The death toll came as Iran threatened to attack Israel and US bases if Donald Trump launches strikes over the brutal crackdown on anti-government protestors. The US and Israel reportedly discussed military intervention in Iran,

The latest data means 2025 saw the weakest annual job growth since 2003, with just 584,000 jobs added last year.

The US' 'Doomsday plane' landed in Washington DC earlier this week before later landing at LAX on Thursday (January 8), sparking concern amid growing tensions across the globe. The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch', which has been commonly known as the 'Doomsday plane', is often used in emergencies including that of 9/11.

He said that the raised budget would secure the country during "very troubled and dangerous times."

The future of Venezuela remains uncertain as the Trump administration asserts US oversight over the country for the foreseeable future. Follow for live updates

Trafigura Group and Vitol Group, two of the world’s largest commodities trading houses, are in discussions with US refiners to gauge interest in buying Venezuelan oil after President Donald Trump said the South American country would relinquish as many as 50 million barrels to the US.

US forces have seized another tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials said, as Washington continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. "Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: 'there is no safe haven for criminals,