Travel warnings can sound terrifying. Stark red zones on maps. Level 3 and Level 4 advisories. Media headlines screaming about cartel violence and kidnappings. Yet millions of tourists are booking ...

It's been nearly a year since Trump returned to the White House, and he's made his mark as the first president to serve non-consecutive terms in a century. Throughout 2025, the president has focused ...

Trump State Department suspends visa processing for countries with immigrants they deem likely to utilize public benefits.

An incredibly detailed explanation of why this international nightmare came to be.

As the U.S. battles a deadly fentanyl crisis, data shows only a few countries truly fuel America’s illegal drug supply. Mexico dominates trafficking routes, while Colombia leads cocaine production.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Several Latin American leaders responded with anger, while European leaders were more cautious. President Trump’s audacious raid drew support, too. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger covers diplomacy ...

The MSCI All Country World Index climbed over 21% in 2025, hitting a record high recently. European stocks surged on bank-heavy gains, but valuation resets may limit upside in 2026. Asia’s outlook ...

US President Donald Trump's second term is being shaped by his foreign policy ambitions. He's followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily ...

The UK is steeling itself for severe weather conditions as recent weather maps indicate blizzards reaching as far south as London and Birmingham, with one area set for 25 inches of snow. The impending ...

Isabel O’Brien is an experienced business journalist who specializes in private equity, infrastructure, and financial misconduct. andreswd / Getty Images Libya has the highest official retirement age ...

This story was updated to add new information. A new flu variant is sweeping across the United States, causing millions of reported cases and doubling the number of hospitalizations in a surge doctors ...