US politics1 hr ago'Painful times in my marriage' - Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein filesShe said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain.1 hr ago6 hrs agoTrump signs bill to end shutdown but another budget cliff looms over ICE fundingThe deal extends funding for the Department of Homeland Security for less than two weeks.6 hrs ago22 hrs agoHope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade dealIndian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.22 hrs ago1 day agoWatch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.1 day ago1 day agoTakeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".1 day ago1 day agoPartial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continuesDemocrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.1 day ago1 day agoTexas loss delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election yearAn election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.1 day ago2 days agoWhat is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?The immigration agency is under scrutiny after fatal shootings in Minneapolis.2 days ago4 days agoUS government partially shuts down despite last minute funding dealThe soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday. 4 days ago...