Dame Anna Wintour, Bono, George Soros, and 16 others received America’s highest civilian honour from President Joe Biden. 

Tomiko Itooka, recognised as the world’s oldest person, has passed away in Japan at age 116. 

A polar vortex is set to unleash dangerous cold, record snow, and travel chaos across millions of Americans. 

Taiwan has accused China of escalating disinformation campaigns and military threats to undermine its democracy and US alliance.

US DOJ has asked Supreme Court to reject Trump’s delay request for TikTok ban, citing serious national security risks.

President Biden is reportedly planning to ban new oil drilling across extensive areas of US Atlantic and Pacific waters.

A US official has confirmed plans for an $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.

President Gabriel Boric has become the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, reaffirming Chile’s Antarctic ambitions.

Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on 10 January in hush-money case, just before his second-term inauguration as president. 

US House Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected after a protracted vote, underscoring deep divisions among House Republicans

Wes Streeting has called Elon Musk’s comments on grooming gangs “misjudged and misinformed,” inviting collaboration to tackle child sexual exploitation.

President Biden has halted Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel, prioritising national security over foreign investment.

Jill Biden has received $20,000 diamond as part of a series of costly gifts from foreign leaders in 2023.

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle claims it used Siri to secretly eavesdrop on users for years.

Fire in an eight-story building in Seongnam, South Korea, traps dozens, leaving 12 hospitalised as firefighters rescue 30 people

Apple has agreed a to $95 million settlement over allegations Siri eavesdropped on users, violating privacy rights over a decade.

A plane crash in Fullerton killed two and injured 19, sparking investigations by the FAA and NTSB.

At least 54 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, including families in a humanitarian zone, medics confirm.

Argentina has filed an ICC complaint against Venezuela over a detained officer, escalating tensions amid claims of forced disappearance.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Antofagasta, Chile on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.