Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms
A deal to raise the debt ceiling must now pass in the narrowly-divided House of Representatives.
2023-05-30 02:54
Biden recognizes nation's 'sacred obligation' to military families in Memorial Day speech
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to "those who died so our nation might live" during his annual speech on the day that the US honors those who have served and died in its service.
2023-05-30 01:22
Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who has been sworn in as Nigeria's president
After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.
2023-05-30 00:15
Russia 'changes tactics' and hits Kyiv with daytime missile attack
Russia hit Kyiv with an array of missile fire on Monday in a surprise daytime attack, hours after an overnight barrage of the Ukrainian capital and across the country.
2023-05-29 21:20
Why Erdogan's victory matters for the West
Turkey's global strategic role has starkly increased following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
2023-05-29 19:18
Biden and McCarthy lean on holdouts in both parties to pass debt ceiling deal
Party leaders in Washington are waging an urgent campaign Monday to convince Democrats and Republicans to get behind compromise legislation that would avert a first-ever national default, with each side proclaiming victory following marathon talks.
2023-05-29 19:15
Bola Tinubu inauguration: Nigeria swears in new president
Bola Tinubu, 71, won February's election with a promise to renew hope and needs to act fast.
2023-05-29 18:16
Wrestlers' protest: Delhi police file rioting case after detention
The athletes, including Olympic medallists, were detained by police as they tried to march to parliament.
2023-05-29 13:22
Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet
The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.
2023-05-29 02:22
Biden and McCarthy race to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers before the government runs out of money
The White House and Republican leaders in Congress were mounting an intensive push Sunday to consolidate support around an tentative agreement to raise the nation's borrowing limit, their urgent task made complicated by members of both parties voicing concerns over different provisions.
2023-05-29 01:24
Melissa Kinsella: Mum left in coma in Turkey dies after UK return
Melissa Kinsella arrived back in the UK on Wednesday after £50,000 was raised to get her home.
2023-05-28 20:57
Kyiv under new massive Russian drone attack, Vitaliy Klitschko says
Vitaliy Klitschko says one man is killed in Ukraine's capital, and more than 20 drones are shot down.
2023-05-28 08:48