insert_link World Trial date set for Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial Actor Alec Baldwin will go on trial in July after being charged in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico. Prosecutors dismissed the charges against Baldwin in April 2023 but then again indicted Baldwin in January this year after prosecutors received new analysis of the gun. The actor could face up to 18 months in prison if convicted in this first […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 13
insert_link Videos Biden wins Michigan primary, but faces backlash over Israel’s war on Gaza US president and Donald Trump win Michigan but early results show a backlash from some voters over Biden’s Gaza policy. todayFebruary 28, 2024 21
insert_link Videos Quarter of Gaza one step from famine as aid trucks looted, says UN Aid trucks are being shot at and looted with at least a quarter of Gaza's population one step away from starvation, UN officials said on Tuesday. The situation is especially acute in the north, where humanitarian supplies are scarce and vast swathes of the area lie in ruins after Israel's military offensive. UN humanitarian coordinator Ramesh Ramasingham told the UN Security Council on Tuesday there is "every possibility" the situation […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 16
insert_link World Conservative Lawmaker Apologises For Claiming Parts Of London Are “No-Go” Areas, Amid Ongoing Islamophobia Row A Conservative Lawmaker has apologised for claiming parts of UK cities are "no-go" areas, amid an escalating row over 'Islamophobia' within the governing Conservative Party. Paul Scully made the comments, following the suspension of another Conservative MP, Lee Anderson, for statements that have been branded "Anti-Muslim". Simon Gaitán reports. ENG todayFebruary 28, 2024 2
insert_link World US spacecraft moon mission ends early The first US spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years is about to lose power. Odysseus is just hours away from running out of battery due to a botched landing, cutting short its lunar mission by as many as five days. The probe's Texas-based company, Intuitive Machines, saw its shares collapse on Tuesday after announcing the news. From the southern US state, Benji Hyer reports. todayFebruary 28, 2024 18
insert_link World Small Countries Are Crucial for the UN’s Long-Term Survival, and Singapore Leads the Way Burhan Gafoor, ambassador of Singapore to the United Nations, photographed at the country’s mission, Feb. 12, 2024. Gafoor has over decades corralled resources and knowledge for small countries “to use their voice and UN votes effectively,” the author writes. The coalition is now poised to assert itself vigorously in negotiations leading to the Summit of the Future in September. The goal of that gathering, at the UN, is to revitalize […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 11
insert_link World United Nations says Half a million in Gaza face starvation According to the United Nations at least half a million people in Gaza are facing famine with the entire Palestinian enclave suffering from acute food shortages. UN officials say calls for more food aid have either been denied or have been ignored. The UN Security Council will discuss the issue of food security during a meeting. William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered. todayFebruary 28, 2024 9
insert_link World Biden mocks Taylor Swift conspiracy theory US President Joseph Biden has refused to confirm whether he will be endorsed by Taylor Swift.The President made the comments during a rare media appearance with comic Seth Meyers, in a bid to reach new voters ahead of this year's presidential elections. Appearing on NBC's "Late Night" TV talk show, President Biden made light of a conspiracy theory linking him to the singer-songwriter. todayFebruary 28, 2024 29
insert_link World US leaders optimistic of govt funding deal The Speaker of the US House of Representatives says he is "very optimistic" Congress can agree to new funding to keep the government running before Friday's deadline. About a quarter of the government will shut down if there's no agreement on a new spending deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 28, 2024 25
