# US

This week

1st October 2023 - 5th October 2023

Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after social media comments about court clerk

Trump also commented on the clerk yesterday, saying she ‘should not be allowed to be in his ear on every single question’ and ‘hates Trump’.

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Tue 10:35 PM

# Belgrade

Serbia arrests Kosovo Serb businessman in relation to killing of police officer

It comes as the White House said the country has begun withdrawing troops from the Kosovo border after having warned of an unprecedented build-up.

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Tue 8:04 PM

# US

Donald Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud New York trial amid misstated wealth allegations

The former president is accused of deceiving banks, insurers and others for years in financial statements.

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Mon 10:48 PM

# Haiti

UN Security Council approves multi-national force to stabilise Haiti after year of pleas

A breakthrough in plans came in July, when Kenya volunteered to lead the force and send 1,000 personnel.

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Mon 10:25 PM

# US politics

Threat of US government shutdown ends as Congress passes temporary funding

The bill funds the US government until 17 November.

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Sun 9:24 AM

Last week

24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

# Congress

US government on brink of shutdown due to divisions over Ukraine aid

All but critical government services would close from tomorrow if lawmakers fail to reach a deal.

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Sat 7:49 AM

# United Auto Workers

Biden becomes first US president to walk striking workers' picket line

Historians say they cannot recall a previous instance when a sitting US president has joined an ongoing strike.

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Sep 27th 2023, 7:08 AM

Last month

September 2023

# Ukraine

Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval headquarters with missile strike

The Russian defence ministry said one serviceman was missing, after initially reporting one dead in the attack.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 4:29 PM

# Oval Office

Zelenskyy wins Biden support vow but faces US skeptics

Zelenskyy huddled with members of Congress before stopping at the Pentagon and the White House today.

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Sep 21st 2023, 11:00 PM

# Prisoner Swap

Five US citizens who were jailed in Iran have been freed in a deal between both countries

US President Joe Biden has granted clemency to five Iranians who were jailed or awaiting trial for non-violent crimes.

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Sep 18th 2023, 3:24 PM

# Investigation

Hunter Biden indicted on federal charges over alleged lie about drug use during firearm purchase

President Joe Biden’s son is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in October 2018, according to the indictment.

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Sep 14th 2023, 7:09 PM

# police violence

Federal charges brought against five police in US over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols

Tyre Nichols died in hospital in January after he was kicked and punched during a traffic stop.

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Sep 12th 2023, 10:56 PM

# 6 january

Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in prison for part in US Capitol riot

Enrique Tarrio’s sentence is the longest so far among more than 1,100 Capitol riot cases.

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Sep 5th 2023, 11:05 PM

August

August 2023

# 6 january

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 17 years in prison over US Capitol attack

Joseph Biggs was the first of five Proud Boys figures to be sentenced this week.

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Aug 31st 2023, 8:18 PM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: Trump is in hot legal water - will there be a tipping point for him?

As Trump pleads not guilty in his subversion case, our columnist looks at whether any of this will affect him in the polls.

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Aug 31st 2023, 4:54 PM

# Super Garuda Shield

US, Indonesia and five other nations hold war drills amid concerns over Chinese aggression

Soldiers from the UK, France, Australia, Japan and Singapore will also join in the training exercises.

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Aug 31st 2023, 2:20 PM

# War in Ukraine

United States announces $250 million in new military aid for Ukraine

Kyiv earlier ordered the evacuation of children from five towns near the frontline in southern Ukraine.

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Aug 29th 2023, 8:50 PM

# Extreme Weather

Evacuation orders issued as Florida braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia

Thousands of Cubans evacuated or fled ahead of the storm, which has already hit central America.

Thousands of Cubans evacuated or fled ahead of the storm, which has already hit Central America.

US forecasters predicted the hurricane would intensify and become "extremely dangerous" before making landfall in Florida.

Residents along the Gulf of Mexico are preparing for evacuations.

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Aug 29th 2023, 7:55 PM

# Fatal

Three US Marines dead and 20 injured in air crash during Australian training drills

The Osprey military aircraft was taking part in exercises involving thousands of soldiers from the US, Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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Aug 27th 2023, 8:37 AM

# RIP

US gameshow host Bob Barker dies aged 99

Barker’s publicist said he died of natural causes in his Hollywood Hills home.

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Aug 26th 2023, 7:57 PM

# 2020 election

Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants in Georgia election fraud case meet surrender deadline

One defendant, lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, has filed a demand for a speedy trial.

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Aug 25th 2023, 6:17 PM

# Russia

'Absolute lie': Kremlin repeatedly denies Prigozhin killed on its orders

A preliminary US intelligence assessment concluded that the plane was downed by an intentional explosion.

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Aug 25th 2023, 1:53 PM

# US

Four dead after man opens fire at California bar, targeting his estranged wife

Marie Snowling had filed for divorce and her father told a newspaper that John Snowling ‘could not deal with it’.

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Aug 25th 2023, 7:44 AM

# 2020 election

Donald Trump's mugshot released after he surrenders in Georgia election interference case

The former US president spent less than 30 minutes inside Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail before leaving in a motorcade for the airport.

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Aug 25th 2023, 6:48 AM

# US

Shooter kills three people at bar in southern California

The shooter was killed by police in the incident.

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Aug 24th 2023, 8:22 AM

# On Your Mark

Climate denial, the elephant not in the room and a Thatcher quote: Key moments from the GOP debate

Eight contenders for the Republican nomination vied for attention in a debate hosted by Fox News.

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Aug 24th 2023, 7:10 AM

# trumped

Trump skips Republican debate and instead has fireside chat with Tucker Carlson

Trump skipped the debate on Fox News and instead attacked his rivals and Joe Biden in an interview posted on social media.

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Aug 24th 2023, 4:56 AM

# Trump

Rudy Giuliani expected to turn himself in on Georgia 2020 election indictment charges

Trump is expected to turn himself in at the same Atlanta jail tomorrow.

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Aug 23rd 2023, 7:27 AM

# 2024 Election

Republican candidates face first TV debate in the US - minus Donald Trump

The frontrunner has declined to participate in the debate, leaving other contenders like Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis to battle it out.

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Aug 23rd 2023, 6:30 AM

# 2020 election

Trump co-defendent in Georgia election charges case surrenders to authorities

Conservative lawyer John Eastman was a close adviser to the former US president.

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Aug 22nd 2023, 7:53 PM

# republican primary

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential primary debates

His spokesman did not clarify whether he plans to boycott every primary debate or just those that have been scheduled.

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Aug 21st 2023, 7:17 AM

# US

Tropical Storm Hilary hits California and Mexico leaving roads flooded

Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.

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Aug 21st 2023, 7:01 AM

# Explainer

Why is former NFL star Michael Oher suing the family portrayed in The Blind Side?

Oher claims that the Tuohy family did not adopt him, but rather placed him in a legal conservatorship.

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Aug 18th 2023, 3:05 PM

# Extreme Weather

Maui emergency services chief resigns after criticism for not activating sirens

At least 111 people were killed by the fires.

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Aug 18th 2023, 6:45 AM

# US

Hawaii wildfires: Death toll reaches 106 as Biden to visit on Monday

The blaze that swept into centuries-old Lahaina last week destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000.

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Aug 16th 2023, 2:20 PM

# Travis King

North Korea claims 'racial discrimination' drove US soldier to defect

Travis King was due to fly back to America in July but instead slipped out of South Korea’s main airport and ran across the border into the North.

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Aug 16th 2023, 10:16 AM

# Trump Card

Trump indicted for racketeering in Georgia over 2020 election interference

The indictment is the culmination of a a two-year investigation into Trump’s attempts to overturn the result in that state.

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Aug 15th 2023, 6:52 AM

# hawaii wildfire

Hawaii wildfires: Death toll climbs to 93 with recovery efforts still in early stages

Lahaina, a town of 12,000, has been reduced to ruins, its lively hotels and restaurants turned to ashes.

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Aug 13th 2023, 12:55 PM

# Investigation

US Justice Dept names special counsel to probe Hunter Biden's business deals

Hunter Biden has come under investigation in Congress over business deals he did in China, Ukraine and elsewhere.

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Aug 11th 2023, 6:35 PM

# George Floyd

Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly five years for role in George Floyd’s death

The judge said that Tou Thao’s actions separated allowed other officers to continue restraining George Floyd.

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Aug 7th 2023, 4:53 PM