Moment gas explosion flattens building in Washington DC
CCTV footage shows the moment a gas explosion flattened a building in Washington DC. Firefighters had responded to a report of a gas leak in the Anacostia neighbourhood, but were…
US Congress speedily backs new government funding before snowstorm approaches
Lawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a Friday deadline.
Who is Trump’s trial lawyer Alina Habba?
“Starting this year off with amazing patriots at the rally in Texas and the greatest President of all time #45 soon to be #47,” Ms Habba wrote on Instagram. “The…
Biden says US strikes on Houthis in Yemen have not stopped Red Sea attacks
The Houthis began attacking merchant vessels in November, saying they were responding to Israel’s military operation in Gaza. Since then, the group has launched dozens of attacks on commercial tankers…
Donald Trump says Colorado ballot ban could unleash ‘chaos’
Donald Trump urges the Supreme Court to put a “swift” end to his ban from some presidential primaries.
US justice department says ‘lack of urgency’ led to failed response to Uvalde shooting
“I hope that the failures end today and the local officials do what wasn’t done that day, do right by the victims and survivors of Robb Elementary – terminations, criminal…
Hunter Biden agrees to testify in impeachment probe
The president’s son’s refusal to testify had prompted Republicans to hold him in contempt of Congress.
Shawn Barber: Former world pole vault champion dies aged 29
Canada’s former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber has died at the age of 29 from medical complications. His agent Paul Doyle told the Reuters news agency that Barber passed…
What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel
Depending on the angle from which you view it, the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice can embody either the promises or the failures of one…
As Climate Shocks Worsen, U.S. Disaster Agency Tries a New Approach to Aid
The Biden administration is overhauling the country’s disaster assistance programs, expanding aid for survivors of hurricanes, wildfires and other catastrophes and making it easier to access. The shift, announced on…