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Biden avoids using the word 'abortion' in big speech, advocates concerned
Many in the abortion rights movement have long viewed him as an imperfect messenger.
Biden warns against Trump presidency in State of the Nation address
The US' oldest president is trying to quell concerns about his age and job performance.
Trump’s march towards Republican nomination continues, beating Haley in her home state
It is yet another major victory in his campaign to take the White House again.
Major third-party candidate pulls out of US presidential race
Senator Joe Manchin told crowds he didn't want to be a 'spoiler' in the election results.
Does Taylor Swift have the power to influence the US election?
'Leftists will do anything' - theories swirl around Swift's influence on the election.
Juha Saarinen: How the chip war and the future of AI will decide world power
OPINION: Western export controls notwithstanding, the Chinese aren’t giving up.
War machine: The morally complicated role of the US in funding Israel and Ukraine
The US has played a key role in both wars.
A brawl almost broke out between a senator and witness at a US hearing
The senator stood from his chair challenging the witness to a fight.
Republicans pick yet another nominee for House Speaker, desperate to end chaos
Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump.
Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine.
Trump indicted: What to know about the documents case - and what comes next
Trump faces 37 counts related to the mishandling of classified documents.
‘This is news to me’: US Republican Congressman George Santos facing federal charges
Santos has resisted calls to resign and recently announced he was running for re-election.
Exclusive: Hipkins lining up Joe Biden meeting next month
King Charles, Rishi Sunak – and now possibly the US President.
'Fearlessly defend our nation': Trump addresses supporters at Mar-a-Lago after historic arraignment
The defiant former president has declared “we have to save our country”.
Unruly airline passengers could face flight bans with proposed no-fly list bill
The controversial proposal has previously been struck down.
Fugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'
Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
Trump says Ivanka had 'checked out' when she accepted election wasn't stolen
'Ivanka Trump was not involved in looking at, or studying, election results.'
'How much more carnage?': Biden appeals for tougher gun laws
The US president delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to take action.
PM's US Travel Itinerary: Launch events, talk show appearances and many meetings
The PM's time will be packed with meetings, events, talk-show appearances and more.
George W Bush faces backlash over 'brutal invasion of Iraq' gaffe
The former US president mistakenly referred to the Iraq war as 'wholly unjustified'.
George W Bush mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'
Former US president misspeaks as he decries Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.
Biden roasts Trump, GOP, himself at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The annual gala was sidelined by Covid in 2020 and 2021 and shunned by Donald Trump.
Where do travellers in the US need to wear masks now?
New York Times: Looking at travelling to the United States? Here's what you need to know.
Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
The assessment comes with the U.S. electoral system already under pressure.
Biden labels Putin a 'butcher': 'This man cannot remain in power'
US President escalates rhetoric against Vladimir Putin during visit to Poland.
'Life was an inspiration': First female US secretary of state dies of cancer
President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America's top diplomat in 1996. She died aged 84.
Trump's old stomping ground now open for free tours
After being shuttered for over a year, this landmark is back open to the public.
US official: Russia seeking military aid from China
Top aides for the US and Chinese governments are set to meet in Rome on Tuesday
Kremlin cracks down on foreign news as Russians take Ukraine nuclear plant
No radiation spikes have been reported following attack on nuclear power plant.
Biden vows to check Russian aggression, fight inflation in State of the Union speech
He also vowed to deal with still dangerous Covid in his first State of the Union address.
Biden calls out Putin's actions — but is he pushing Moscow to war?
New York Times: Putin was thrown by the aggressive US approach, officials suggest.
Donald Trump Jr and allies sued by 'pivotal' impeachment witness
Pivotal witness in the first impeachment case against Donald Trump sues his eldest son.