USA US: parades and fireworks for Independence Day Stormy weather and security concerns did nothing to dampen the spirits as Americans gathered on the streets to celebrate Independence Day. Happy 05/07/2015
Austria Iran nuclear deal 'never closer' says Foreign Minister Zarif Iran's foreign minister has taken to YouTube to voice cautious optimism about a final nuclear deal between his country and six world powers as talks continue in Vienna. 04/07/2015
USA Solar Impulse completes record flight across Pacific A solar powered plane has successfully completed a record-breaking five-day nonstop solo flight across the Pacific Ocean. The Solar Impulse is the 03/07/2015
World News New reports of US spying on German government officials German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that new allegations of US spying on senior German government officials’ telephones need to be 03/07/2015
Sport England suffer World Cup heartbreak in Edmonton England’s historic journey at the women’s world cup in Canada ended in heartbreak on Wednesday night when the Lionesses lost to holders Japan in the 02/07/2015
USA US formally asks Switzerland to extradite FIFA officials The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested at the end of May in a corruption inquiry. It is the 02/07/2015
Culture news Misty Copeland becomes first African-American prima ballerina Misty Copeland has been named principal dancer by the American Ballet Theater – the first time a black ballerina has held the prestigious role 02/07/2015
USA Cuba / US relations: First the embassies next the trade embargo? President Barack Obama’s announcement that both Cuba and the United States will reopen their embassies is a major step towards normalising relations 02/07/2015
USA US and Cuba to reopen embassies later this month The United States plans to raise its flag over a US embassy in Cuba’s capital Havana later this month. US President Barack Obama has announced plans 01/07/2015
Sport USA into World Cup final with Germany win Carli Lloyd and Kelley O’Hara fired the United States passed European Champions Germany and into their fourth Women’s World Cup final. It was a 01/07/2015
USA Ku Klux Klan set for Confederate flag rally as black church fires probed The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is set to stroke tensions in South Carolina, it’s emerged, as investigators probe a series of fires at predominantly black 01/07/2015
USA US and Cuba expected to re-open embassies Ending half a century of animosity - US and Cuba to announce re-opening embassies in each other's capitals. 01/07/2015
USA US: Republican Chris Christie launches 2016 presidential campaign Chris Christie has formally launched his bid for the 2016 US presidential election. The New Jersey governor has vowed to be the straight-talking 30/06/2015
Cinema Marvel Studios' 'Ant-Man' hits the big screen this summer Just in time for summer, Marvel Studios are launching their latest superhero movie ‘Ant-Man’. Its star-studded cast made up of Paul Rudd, Evangeline 30/06/2015
Austria Iran nuclear deal deadline 'put back till July 9' The deadline for a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme has been put back until July 9, according to diplomats at the international talks in Vienna. The 30/06/2015
USA Miss Universe turns ugly for Trump as US TV network cut ties with presidential candidate Donald Trump's presidential ambitions have taken another hit after NBC cut ties with the real estate mogul after his controversial comments about Mexicans when he announced his bid for the presidency 30/06/2015
Cinema 'Max' or a war dog's post-traumatic stress After his Marine partner is killed in action in Afghanistan, military working dog Max is unable to remain in service. Back in the US, the only human 29/06/2015
USA US: Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide The White House went rainbow to mark an historic day for the gay rights movement in the United States. The Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex 27/06/2015