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US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
August 8, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
August 7, 2026What in the World
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
July 14, 2026Air Products to exit Louisiana clean energy project; flags $2.9 billion hit - Reuters
Air Products to exit Louisiana clean energy project; flags $2.9 billion hit Reuters
June 30, 2026US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
June 23, 2026New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
June 20, 2026US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says - Reuters
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says Reuters
June 12, 2026Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout - Reuters
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout Reuters
June 8, 2026Exclusive: Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say Reuters
April 30, 2026One person killed and 5 hurt in Louisiana shopping centre shooting
Police said the incident happened when two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court.
April 23, 2026French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
April 14, 2026Iran war's energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption - Reuters
Iran war's energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption Reuters
March 21, 2026Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants - Reuters
Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants Reuters
March 9, 2026How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
March 9, 2026Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation - Reuters
Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation Reuters
March 8, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech - Reuters
Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech Reuters
February 24, 2026Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland - Reuters
Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland Reuters
February 22, 2026Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect - Reuters
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect Reuters
February 20, 2026