House fails to pass rule on defense bill in another setback for McCarthy
The House on Thursday has voted down a rule that would have advanced a Defense Department bill, another stumbling block for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republican leadership ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline.
2023-09-22 00:15
Why are Scots supporting Fiji at the Rugby World Cup?
An Army base in Edinburgh is rooting for an unexpected nation at the French tournament.
2023-09-21 22:23
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
2023-09-21 22:22
S Korea passes new law to protect teachers from bullying parents
Teachers across the country have been protesting for weeks, demanding more rights in the classroom.
2023-09-21 22:19
Family sues Google alleging its Maps app led father to drive off collapsed bridge to his death, attorneys say
Google has been sued by the family of a North Carolina man claiming the company's Maps application last year led him to drive off a collapsed bridge and fall about 20 feet to his death, according to the lawsuit.
2023-09-21 21:27
Five to be charged in UK with spying for Russia
Three men and two women are to be charged with conspiracy to conduct espionage, UK prosecutors say.
2023-09-21 21:24
Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says
An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.
2023-09-21 20:48
South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records
More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.
2023-09-21 20:29
King's diplomatic speech to French Senate receives standing ovation
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine.
2023-09-21 20:17
What could happen if the government shuts down
The prospect of a US government shutdown grows more likely with each passing day as lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend funding past a critical deadline at the end of the month.
2023-09-21 19:28
US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status
US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.
2023-09-21 19:19
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire
Azerbaijan denies that fighting has resumed a day after ethnic-Armenian forces agreed to surrender.
2023-09-21 18:54