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US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency
Vice-president calls on supporters to accept election result, promises ‘peaceful transfer of power’; Trump campaign says Biden has invited president-elect. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next yearWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Biden urges Americans to 'accept the choice the country made' in a White House address following Trump’s win
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Americans to “accept the choice the country ...Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
Trump uses garbage truck to needle Biden, Harris
Former President Donald Trump climbed inside a garbage truck in Wisconsin Wednesday as he continued to bash President Biden for his "garbage" comment. Trump told reporters, "You can't lead America ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...Health - ABC News - October 31 -
Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win
FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Commentary: Hannah Gadsby's "Woof!" barks a new message in queer stand-up "our comedy is for us"
Gabsby's new show, which comes to L.A. for one night only on Sunday, is their latest chapter in performing comedy for their LGBTQiA audience that refuses to roll over for the masses (or Netflix).Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago -
Biden to allow Ukraine to use longer-range US missiles in Russia: Sources
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles inside Russia, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Sunday.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia
Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side. Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles against Russia
Russia launched its largest wave of airstrikes in months on Sunday, targeting Ukraine's power grid. It come as President Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for ...Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Former US air force pilot cleared of assaulting nine-year-old girl in London
Robert Prussak, who approached girl after she got lost on family holiday, acquitted of kidnapping and sexual assault. A former US air force pilot has been cleared of kidnapping and sexually ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor
The Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identitiesHealth - ABC News - November 13 -
Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day
Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Quincy Jones, US musician and media mogul, dies aged 91
Producer of ‘Thriller’ album won 28 Grammys during career working on hit songs, movies, film scores and TV showsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Russia sends ex-US consulate employee to prison for ‘secret collaboration with foreign state’
Robert Shonov worked for 25 years for consulate and was arrested on suspicion of passing secret information about war in Ukraine to US. . A Russian former employee of the US consulate in Russia’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam
Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel AvivWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion
The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this weekWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
US progressives urge Democrats to back populist policies as party reels from loss
Pramila Jayapal says party has to ‘pick some big fights’ and blames leaders for falling ‘hostage to big-money interests’. As shell-shocked Democrats try to understand why working-class Americans – ...World - The Guardian - November 12