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Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker in dramatic vote

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in US history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

USA

US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.

North Korea

North Korea said Travis King defected to escape mistreatment in the US

The country's official news agency said the defecting soldier had become disillusioned with American "unequal society." Fews in the US believe this account.

USA

Biden v Trump: a roadmap to the 2024 presidential election

For now, a rerun of the 2020 race looks almost certain. With months to go till the first primaries, who is best placed to win?

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Turkey

US defence secretary hopes Turkey allows Sweden into NATO before July

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he "feels confident" that Turkey will take a decision before the alliance meeting in July.

World

China 'trying to have it both ways' with Russia, says Antony Blinken

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reveals his thoughts on Sweden's NATO ambitions, Turkey's position on NATO expansion, and mounting tensions between the US and China over Russia and Taiwan.

Hungary

'Keep on fighting': Orban sends message of support to embattled Trump

Hungary's populist prime minister has been an early Trump supporter and a loyal ally of the former US president through the years.

Tech News

TikTok CEO grilled by US lawmakers on possible ties to China

US lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok as the social media giant faces increasing pressure from officials in Washington.

USA

Biden faces further backlash as more classified documents are found

Earlier this week, Biden's lawyers said an initial set of papers had been found at his former office space in Washington.

USA

House Committee blames Trump for sparking Capitol riots

Bipartisan House committee report blames Donald Trump for sparking Capitol riots and recommends he be barred from holding office pending criminal investigations.

USA

Thousands of records over 1963 JFK assassination made public

The US National Archives has released more than 13,000 documents related to the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, following an order from the White House.

USA

Nancy Pelosi steps down as leader of US House Democrats

The Democratic politician, who has served as speaker twice and has been the first woman to hold the position, said this would not be her exit from politics, as she intends to remain in Congress.

USA

Donald Trump says he will ‘probably’ run for president in 2024

Former US President Donald Trump dropped strong hints about a 2024 White House run at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa.

World News

Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison for contempt

Steve Bannon, ally of former US President Donald Trump, was sentenced to four months in jail for failing to testify and provide documents to a committee probing the storming of the Capitol in 2021.

USA

US judge orders partial release of papers used to justify Trump search

The order means the public could soon learn at least some additional details about what led FBI officials to search Mar-a-Lago on 8 August.

USA

US lawmakers pass measures to protect abortion access countrywide

The lower chamber of Congress is attempting to preserve abortion rights as the country grapples with the impact of the Supreme Court's decision repealing Roe v. Wade.

USA

Capitol riots: Trump tweet served as 'call to arms'

A presidential tweet that some saw as a “call to arms" and an “unhinged” meeting in the White House. Here are some of the takeaways from the seventh Capitol riots inquiry hearing.

Travel News

US drops COVID tests for passengers - for now

The US travel industry has welcomed the change as a "huge step forward."

Culture news

Hard-hitting French abortion film has US debut amid Roe v Wade uproar

The award-winning 'Happening', depicting a student's quest for an illegal termination in 1960s France, comes to US cinemas as the Supreme Court considers overturning a landmark decision legalising abortion in all 50 states.

Health news

Amazon will pay US workers' travel costs for abortions

As the US Supreme Court looks set to overturn abortion rights, Amazon and other companies are stepping in to cover travel costs for procedures.