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Iran

White House claims Iran showcased its drones to Kremlin officials

US officials released imagery of Shahed-191 and Shahed-129 drones on display and in flight at the airbase earlier in June and July, while the Russian delegation's aeroplane was spotted on the ground.

Culture news

K-pop supergroup BTS meet with Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

Hundreds of BTS fans gather outside the White House as the K-pop band met with US President Joe Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

USA

Biden attends first White House correspondents' dinner since pandemic

“What's clear ... is that the free press matters more than you ever did in the last century,” US President Joe Biden said while addressing the first White House Correspondents' Association dinner in years.

USA

President Biden to outline measures to tackle Omicron surge

Omicron has already become the dominant strain in the US, accounting for nearly three-quarters of new infections last week.

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USA

Joe Biden says defending democracy 'challenge of our time'

The two-day event, held by video link because of the COVID-19 pandemic, was billed by the White House as US leadership in an existential struggle between democracies and powerful autocracies or dictatorships.

Belarus

Joe Biden pledges support for Belarusians after Tsikhanouskaya visit

US President Joe Biden has spoken of his support for Belarusian pro-democracy forces after a White House meeting with the country's main opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

Tech News

EU officials: Microsoft Exchange email hack came from China

The attack earlier this year compromised tens of thousands of computers. Now EU and US officials have said China-based hackers were to blame.

Germany

Biden bids Merkel farewell in final official meet between the leaders

The US president said he would miss Angela Merkel at their summits, telling her: "I truly will."

USA

Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan

In a speech at the White House, Biden listed his reasons for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, and confirmed the US military mission will conclude on August 31.

USA

Biden's first 100 days in office. The easy part is likely behind him.

Here's a recap of what the US President has achieved in his first 100 days in the Oval Office and what that means for the remainder of his term.

Green News

'We can't wait any longer': Biden signs orders on climate crisis

The directives aim to offset the worst effects of global warming, and include plans to conserve land and water, double offshore wind energy, and move to an all-electric federal vehicle fleet.

World News

When things go wrong: How EU and US can end their presidents' terms

They lead two of the world's biggest political blocs, but what are the rules for removing the President of the United States and the President of the European Council?

USA

How Trump's house of cards has tumbled in his final days as president

Trump has furiously clung on to hope of overturning the election - but Wednesday night's mob may have been the final straw.

USA

'A major fraud on our nation': Donald Trump casts doubt on election

The US President vowed to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election and claimed a premature victory. No winner has yet been declared in the presidential race.

USA

Letter addressed to Donald Trump 'contained ricin' - officials

The letter was intercepted during routine screening before it could reach the White House.

USA

Serbia and Kosovo agree to closer economic ties in US-brokered deal

US president Donald Trump announced Serbia and Kosovo have normalized economic ties after a meeting with the country's leaders at the White House.

USA

Donald Trump's younger brother Robert dies aged 71

The US president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.

USA

Man shot near White House interrupts Donald Trump briefing

The US president's coronavirus briefing was abruptly halted after reports of a shooting near the White House.

USA

Trump escorted from White House briefing amid 'shooting' reports

“There was an actual shooting and somebody’s been taken to the hospital,” Trump said.

USA

Trump claims virus 'receding' despite adviser's 'new phase' warning

The US President described the latest figures as 'very encouraging', 24 hours after the White House coronavirus response coordinator warned the US was entering a 'new phase' of the pandemic.