They went to space for eight days – and could be stuck until 2025
EPA When two American astronauts blasted off on a test mission to the International Space Station on 5 June, they were expecting to be back home in a matter of…
Tim Walz may be the next US VP. To those he taught, he’s Mr Walz.
Josh Jagdfeld Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could be America’s next vice-president. Nobody is more enthusiastic about it than former students in his small-town, midwest classroom. At Mankato West High School,…
ABC News: Trump-Harris agree to presidential debate
ABC News has said it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on 10 September. The network confirmed the showdown in a post on X, formerly…
Katty Kay: Trump fights for spotlight as Democrats dominate coverage
On Thursday, Donald Trump walked into a room of journalists gathered at his Mar-a-Lago estate for a news conference. He didn’t look particularly happy. His remarks came after a week…
New bodycam footage shows police response to Trump rally shooting
Newly released footage from local Pennsylvania police reveals a clearer picture of the moments surrounding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July. In one body-camera video, a local officer…
Delta Airlines laces into CrowdStrike, says it lost $500m
Delta Airlines has expressed frustration with CrowdStrike in a new letter on Thursday, as the two companies continue to trade jabs after last month’s massive global network outage. The US-based…
What we know about military records of Walz and Vance
Getty Images Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz’s military record has been under scrutiny since he was announced as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Historic accusations made by some veterans have been…
Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence
Getty Images Rapper Travis Scott has been arrested in Paris after fighting with his bodyguard, according to French authorities. The 33-year-old US star is alleged to have attacked a security…
Tropical Storm Debby brings alligators into streets, pools
As Tropical Storm Debby drenches South Carolina, the region’s alligators and catfish are testing new waters – from puddles to backyard pools and the roads in between. In a viral…
Why Did US Quietly Reverse Its Decision to Unilaterally Recognise Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate As President? | naked capitalism
“Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States… that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election.” But it was only clear…