Anti-abortion activist jailed for blockading US clinic
An anti-abortion activist has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for blockading a clinic in Washington DC to stop patient access. Lauren Handy, 30, led a group that…
Easing US inflation stokes interest rate cut debate
Consumer prices in the US rose 3.4% over the 12 months to April, easing from 3.5% a month earlier.
Bob Menendez corruption trial begins hearing opening remarks
A judge has barred a psychiatrist’s testimony in the trial of a US senator charged with accepting bribes, including gold bars, in exchange for helping foreign governments. US District Judge…
The moment Sage the miniature poodle wins best in show
A three-year-old miniature poodle named Sage has beat more than 2,500 canines from across all 50 states to take home the top prize at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club dog…
Could the US economy be doing too well?
The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power – and for the UK.
Defence for Bob Menendez casts blame on senator’s wife
“Let me say this about Nadine: Nadine had financial concerns that she kept from Bob,” said the defence attorney, Mr Weitzman. They led separate lives, Mr Weitzman said, with Mr…
Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates as RFK vies to qualify
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to hold two presidential TV debates in June and September, setting the stage for primetime political duels that could shake up the White…
The Oval Office meeting pivotal to New York’s case against Trump
Cohen’s invoices for these $35,000 monthly cheques were marked as “services rendered”. But speaking in a courthouse packed with media and members of the public, Mr Cohen said the invoices…
US brothers arrested for stealing $25m in crypto in just 12 seconds
Two brothers who studied at one of the most prestigious universities in the US have been charged with stealing $25m (£20m) in cryptocurrency in 12 seconds. Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, and…
Barge collides into bridge off Texas coast, causing oil spill
A barge has hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil and closing the lone road to a nearby island. Images from the incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, show…