USA
Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut, cut off a key crossing into Syria
The US military said it carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.
- by Bassem Mroue
Latest
‘An overnight success 20 years in the making’: The rise of Kamala Harris
The transformation of attitudes towards the presidential hopeful has been rapid and profound. Was she underestimated – or has she changed?
- by Nick Bryant
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US Votes 2024
Melania breaks ranks with Trump, declares she’s pro-choice
The former US first lady has been absent from Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Her views on abortion now place her against the Republican message.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
Top Republican – hated by Trump – appears with Harris in pitch for right-wing voters
Republican Liz Cheney’s appearance in Wisconsin is a not-so-subtle nod to what the party once was before Trump’s MAGA movement took hold.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Crime
Menendez brothers’ 1996 murder case will be reviewed, prosecutors say
The case has gained new attention in recent weeks after Netflix began streaming a documentary series about the brothers.
- by Karl Quinn
Two solo travellers hit the road together, but can they stay friends?
Travelling with a friend can be rewarding, but what happens when two mates, used to travelling on their own, team up for a US road trip?
- by Rob McFarland and Julie Miller
‘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
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
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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
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