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US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts

The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending cuts days before its Monday deadline.

02/06/2023

Mobility

What have we learned from NASA’s first public meeting on UFOs?

A US task force is examining 800 unidentified anomalous phenomena, but less than 5 per cent of them are thought to be "really abnormal".

01/06/2023

USA

US House passes bill on debt limit and budget cuts avoid default

US House passes bill on debt limit and budget cuts sending deal to the Senate for swift passage just days ahead of 5 June default deadline.

01/06/2023

Europe News

EU and US raise concerns about Polish law to probe 'Russian influence'

The special committee will investigate cases of "Russian influence" in Poland's internal security between 2007 and 2022.

30/05/2023

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WATCH: Tina Turner fans pay respects to 'Queen of Rock and Soul'

Tributes have poured in from around the world, with some of music's biggest names lamenting the loss of a singular and instantly recognisable performer, whose popularity spanned generations.

25/05/2023

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WATCH: Logging enthusiasts gather for Canadian competition

The annual Logger Sports competition gathered hundreds of participants and spectators last weekend in the beautiful town of Kaslo, Canada.

23/05/2023

Tech News

China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

22/05/2023

Tech News

YouTube's algorithm is recommending violent gun videos to 9-year-olds

New research shows that YouTube's powerful algorithms can flood young users with disturbing content, including depictions of school shootings.

22/05/2023

Japan

Ukraine war high on agenda as G7 leaders land in Hiroshima for meeting

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

18/05/2023

Tech News

OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls for AI regulation amid fears over harm

The CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has told US politicians regulating AI would be “wise” given the dangers it could pose.

17/05/2023

USA

ChatGPT boss calls for regulation of artificial intelligence

ChatGPT's Sam Altman says the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the risks, but that AI should be regulated.

16/05/2023

Poland

First HIMARS rocket launchers arrive in Poland from the US

Poland takes first delivery of US-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over war in Ukraine with a further 500 due later this year.

16/05/2023

USA

CIA urges Russians to spy on their own country

The US secret service released a video on Telegram urging Russian civilians to come forward with intelligence.

16/05/2023

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Migrants on US side of Mexican border order takeaways from Tijuana

As they wait on the US side of the border with Mexico, hoping to apply for asylum, hundreds of migrants order takeaways from Mexican restaurants.

12/05/2023

USA

'Our borders are not open' insists US Homeland Security

US Homeland Security insists "our borders are not open", as new immigration rules come into force that many migrants think will make it harder for them to obtain asylum.

12/05/2023

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Title 42 rules to end in US allowing resumption of asylum claims

The Title 42 regulations freezing asylum applications to the United States are to end, prompting predictions there will be a surge in people hoping to enter the country at the Mexican border.

11/05/2023

World News

Fears of chaos on US border when emergency asylum laws are replaced

US President Joe Biden admits there could be chaos on the US border with Mexico when emergency asylum laws known as Title 42 are replaced by new migrant legislation on Thursday night.

11/05/2023

USA

Fact-check: Has 1 in 5 Americans lost a family member to gun violenc?

A majority of Americans say they have a family member who has experienced gun violence, such as witnessing a shooting, being threatened by a person with a gun, or being shot, according to a new survey.

10/05/2023

Culture news

For your reappraisal: Violent Femmes - 'Hallowed Ground'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Violent Femmes' 'Hallowed Ground'.

09/05/2023

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WATCH: Migrant families embrace loved ones after years of Separation

In an emotional scene, some 150 migrant families living in the United States meet with their families along the Mexican border after years of separation.

08/05/2023