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USA

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts related to hush money

The former US president described the experience as “SURREAL” as he travelled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom.

04/04/2023

Mobility

Artemis mission: Meet the astronauts flying to the Moon next year

The last time humans flew to the Moon was in 1972. This time around, a female and a Black astronaut will be part of the crew.

04/04/2023

Mobility

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit declares bankruptcy

Virgin Orbit, which designs rockets for launching small satellites, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, the company announced.

04/04/2023

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New pictures show havoc caused by tornadoes in the US

Aerial pictures have revealed the extent of the damage caused by the tornadoes that hit 11 US states last Friday.

04/04/2023

USA

Severe weather to return to US Midwest after deadly weekend tornadoes

While residents across parts of the US's South and Midwest sift through the wreckage of their homes after deadly tornados, forecasters are warning of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead.

04/04/2023

USA

New York braces for Trump court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump is due to appear in court in New York on Tuesday where he will be indicted for his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

04/04/2023

USA

Donald Trump returns to New York to face criminal charges

Former President Donald Trump flew Monday from Florida to New York for his historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges, as the nation's largest city bolstered security and warned potential protesters it was “not a playground for your misplaced anger.”

03/04/2023

Tech News

Twitter strips verified check mark from main New York Times account

Despite plans to begin removing them, just one account has lost its check mark for not paying for Twitter Blue so far.

03/04/2023

USA

US tornadoes: Clean-up begins after at least 32 killed in storms

After a monster storm system with multiple tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest states in the US on Friday, the big clean-up has begun.

02/04/2023

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WATCH: Man in Trump mask 'directs' NY traffic outside Trump Tower

A man in a Trump mask 'directs' New York traffic outside Trump Tower as the former president goes on the offensive over his historic indictment.

01/04/2023

USA

Russia takes over the presidency of the UN Security Council

As the war rages on in Ukraine, Russia has taken over the presidency of the UN Security Council.

01/04/2023

USA

At least 26 killed after tornadoes rip through Arkansas and Illinois

A monster storm system has torn through the South and Midwest of the United States.

01/04/2023

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Watch: Trump supporters hit the streets in Mar-a-Lago

Watch: Trump supporters hit the streets in Mar-a-Lago

31/03/2023

USA

Russia 'should not be' on UN Security Council, says US diplomat

"Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council. It shouldn't be because of what it is doing in Ukraine," said US ambassador to the United Nations.

31/03/2023

Culture news

Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault for ski collision, jury decides

Gwyneth Paltrow won her court battle over a 2016 ski collision at an upmarket Utah ski resort after a jury decided Thursday that the movie star wasn’t at fault for the crash.

31/03/2023

USA

Donald Trump to appear before court on Tuesday

Former US President Donald Trump will be arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in Manhattan, his formal surrender and arrest presenting the historic, shocking scene of a former US leader forced to stand before a judge.

30/03/2023

Tech News

US TikTok ban blocked in Senate over free speech concerns

"Do we really want to emulate Chinese speech bans?" said US Republican Senator Rand Paul.

30/03/2023

Tech News

Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protests

Many of the tweets removed were from conservative users, including controversial US congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene.

30/03/2023

Green News

Countries could be forced to take climate action, following UN vote

The ICJ will clarify what countries must do about climate change and the legal consequences they'll face if they don’t.

29/03/2023

Money

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40m bribe

FTX filed for bankruptcy in November when it ran out of money after the equivalent of a bank run on the global cryptocurrency exchange.

29/03/2023

USA

Bodycam footage shows moment police track down Audrey Hale

Nashville school shooting: Bodycamera footage shows moment police trackdown Audrey Hale

29/03/2023

USA

Nashville: Has the same gun type been used by mass shooters in the US?

The viral Tweet has sparked debate on stricter gun laws in the US as well as a ban on assault weapons.

29/03/2023

Culture news

Popularity of David statue soars after Florida school pornography row

Tourists are flocking to see the statue of David in Florence after a school principal was forced to resign in the US over complaints students were exposed to pornography when the artwork was used in a lesson.

29/03/2023

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Watch: Nashville polices release video of armed suspect in school

A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee and killed three children and three adults after elaborately planning the massacre by drawing out a detailed map and conducting surveillance of the building, police said.

28/03/2023

Health news

Air ‘gun’ could deliver vaccines and other medication painlessly

Could a puff of air one day replace the needle in delivering medicines and vaccines? These scientists are working on it.

27/03/2023

USA

How can Russia can take on th UN Security Council presidency amid war?

Russia takes over the UN Security Council presidency more than a year after launching a full-scale war in Ukraine. How can it manage a body whose primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace and security?

27/03/2023