USA
‘No’, US will not support attack on Iran’s nuclear sites
Joe Biden spoke out after Israel’s security cabinet was reported to have resolved to take direct military action against Iran, perhaps in the next few days.
- by Paul Nuki
Latest
Mexican soldiers fire on ute killing would-be migrants from Asia, Middle East
The deaths could prove a major embarrassment for President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office this week.
- by Lizbeth Diaz
‘Doesn’t matter if you lost’: New details of Trump’s bid to overturn election loss revealed
Much of the new filing focuses on Donald Trump’s dealings with then-vice president and running mate Mike Pence, who was pressured to overturn the 2020 election result.
- by Andrew Goudsward
Doctor pleads guilty in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
Dr Mark Chavez’s attorney told reporters in August that his client was “doing everything in his power to cooperate, to help in this situation”.
- by Lisa Richwine
Updated
Middle East at war
Iran, Israel, US escalate threats after Tehran’s missile attack on Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation after Iran fired more than 180 missiles into Israel. The US and Western allies are backing Israel’s right to self-defence.
- by Maya Gebeily
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Self-reflecting and nice: VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division
The candidates for US vice president were so polite and agreeable that it felt at times like a mutual appreciation club.
- by Farrah Tomazin
US vice-presidential debate as it happened: J.D. Vance, Tim Walz face off for first time in New York
Vice president Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican nominee J.D. Vance will face off in the vice-presidential debate.
- by Olivia Ireland and Farrah Tomazin
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces more sexual assault claims from 120 accusers, lawyers say
The alleged victims are men and women, ranging in age from nine to 38 at the time of the attacks. Combs’ lawyer says the music mogul looks forward to proving his innocence.
- by Anne Branigin and Herb Scribner
‘Let us stop gagging … and killing each other’: Assange breaks his silence
The 53-year-old WikiLeaks founder has spoken publicly for the first time since being freed from a UK prison after pleading guilty to US charges.
- by Rob Harris
Polling
US Votes 2024
Harris v Trump: Could we see a 270-268 election? Polls say it’s possible
As Hillary Clinton can attest, a modest but clear lead is not a guarantee of victory. But this year, neither Harris nor Trump can claim even that.
- by Nate Cohn
Kamala Harris says she’s ‘all in’. The bets might pay off for Donald Trump
Nevada has leant left for four straight elections. But on the streets of Las Vegas, Maria and Brian know Donald Trump is playing to win.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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