insert_link World Trump slams Harris migrant record at border Donald Trump visited the US southern border on Thursday, in an attempt to keep public attention on the country's migrant situation. Immigration is a key issue in the upcoming presidential election - and the Republican nominee has been working hard to highlight what he says are failed Democrat border policies. Trump's visit comes as his rival Kamala Harris prepares for the final night of the Democratic National Convention. As Sally […] todayAugust 23, 2024 22
insert_link World Democratic VP nominee Walz brands Trump “weird” and “dangerous”……… Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz has branded Donald Trump as "weird" and "dangerous" at Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Minnesota Governor, who's become a household name in just a few short weeks, promised Kamala Harris was ready to lead the US with "energy", "passion" and "joy". From Washington, here's Nick Harper reporting. todayAugust 22, 2024 60
insert_link World RFK Jr expected to drop White House bid & endorse Trump Long shot US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior is expected to drop his White House bid later this week.There is speculation the independent candidate will throw his support behind former president Donald Trump as he prepares to square off against Kamala Harris in November. Here's Nick Harper reporting for us from Washington. todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Fed minutes suggest rate cut on the cards The Federal Reserve looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Minutes from the US central bank's July meeting, released on Wednesday, show most policymakers supported a reduction if inflation continued to cool. Here's the report with Sally Patterson. todayAugust 22, 2024 37
insert_link World Violence costs the world nearly 20 trillion dollars The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard that violence cost the world nearly 20 trillion dollars last year. The United Nations says that is 13.5 percent of global GDP. At a special high-level session of the council, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister called on members to do more to prevent ever increasing conflicts around the world. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Revised economic data shows U.S. jobs growth less strong than estimated The US labor department has revised job growth numbers, finding in the year up until March, payrolls were overstated by around 818,000 jobs. That suggests job growth has been less positive than previously thought, although unemployment remains relatively low. As Caroline Malone reports. todayAugust 22, 2024 22
insert_link World Gaza ceasefire deal still in doubt A deal to end the fighting in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, after America's top diplomat left the Middle East with no truce in place. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's ninth visit to the region since the start of the war came amid days of negotiations to secure a ceasefire, but his trip ended without the agreement he craves. Reporting for us is Benji Hyer. todayAugust 22, 2024 14
insert_link World Obamas electrify DNC as they endorse Harris Former U.S President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have led a rousing endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago In speeches which electrified the crowd, they delivered blistering attacks on her Republican rival Donald Trump, while warning there was still much work to be done to defeat him. Here's Kate Fisher reporting: todayAugust 21, 2024 57
insert_link World US vice president Kamala Harris has symbolically accepted her party’s presidential nomination US vice president Kamala Harris has symbolically accepted her party’s presidential nomination after delegates at the Democratic National Convention held a ceremonial roll call in Chicago. She already became the party’s official nominee earlier this month after receiving a majority of votes via a virtual roll call. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, are currently holding a campaign rally in Milwaukee. Harris says the presidential race against […] todayAugust 21, 2024 66