President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to FEMA, including potentially eliminating it, during his visits to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina and California. This move has raised concerns about the future of federal disaster response.
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the US Secretary of Defence in a dramatic late-night Senate vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The confirmation highlights President Donald Trump's influence and the GOP's push for controversial nominees.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across southern England and Wales, with potential for localised flooding and travel disruptions.
A UK player has won a life-changing €99.4 million in the EuroMillions draw on 24 January 2025, with the winning ticket purchased in the UK. The draw also included the Thunderball results, with a top prize of £500,000.
The University for All Programme (Prouni) 2025 is now open for registrations, offering over 338,000 scholarships for undergraduate courses in Brazil. Applicants must meet specific criteria, including Enem scores and income limits, to qualify for full or partial scholarships.
Storm Eowyn has caused significant disruption across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with record-breaking winds leading to power outages, travel chaos, and tragic fatalities. The Met Office issued rare red weather warnings, highlighting the danger to life from flying debris and structural damage.
Thousands of Three mobile network customers across the UK faced issues making and receiving calls, with some unable to connect to emergency services. The outage, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, has raised concerns about network reliability.
The UK Ministry of Defence has entered into a historic £9 billion agreement with Rolls-Royce to design, manufacture, and support nuclear reactors for the UK’s submarine fleet, enhancing national security and creating thousands of jobs.
The UK's new eVisa system, replacing physical biometric residence permits, has encountered significant technical issues, causing disruptions for foreign nationals in proving their immigration status, affecting travel, work, and access to essential services.
HMRC announces plans to address a tax issue that has led to hundreds of thousands of pensioners being overcharged on their retirement savings, with changes set to take effect from April 2025.