UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland

Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Permitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platforms Sweeping ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders

Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threats

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in Damascus

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland

Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?

The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried out

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel

Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

No one is above the law — except Trump

By artifice, luck, disinformation and extraordinary political success, Trump has shown that the only verdict that counts is in the court of public opinion.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown

Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Judge largely blocks Tennessee's porn site age verification law as other states enforce theirs

A Tennessee law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of its visitors was largely blocked in court before taking effect Jan. 1

ABC News - Jan. 6

These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government

The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Ireland's O'Toole banned for first two Six Nations games

Ireland prop Tom O'Toole will miss the first two Six Nations games against England and Scotland after receiving a six-game ban following his red card against Munster.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Amber weather warning for snow in northern England extended to Monday

Met office warns of continued likely travel delays, stranded vehicles and power cuts due to wintry conditions. In pictures: snowfall in England and Wales Heavy overnight snow in Wales and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

Will we see more northern lights in 2025?

We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 5

Northern Ireland should make the most of its proximity to the EU

Belfast stands to gain from enhancing its unique position between London, Dublin and Brussels

Financial Times - Jan. 5

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15

Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Fire at a food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15

Chinese state media says a fire at a food market in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 others

ABC News - Jan. 4

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Tornado Confirmed in Northern California

A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member

The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Rare snow blankets Sahara dunes in Northern Africa

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Dash names new coach Gautrat in rebuild attempt

The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat as their new head coach on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Biden blocks US Steel sale

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden blocks US Steel sale President Biden has announced he will block the sale ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden rejects U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal

A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.

CBS News - Jan. 3

South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff

Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Streeting denies government is delaying tackling UK social care crisis

Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Investigators abandon attempt to arrest South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol

Officials entered the presidential compound to find themselves blocked by troops under the control of the presidential security service. . South Korea’s political crisis took a dramatic turn on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

South Korea's Impeached President Fends Off Arrest Attempt Over Martial-Law Decree

Yoon Suk Yeol’s bodyguards thwarted investigators in another tense showdown resulting from his short-lived martial law decree.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble

Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...