insert_link World US moves closer to government shutdown The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington: todayDecember 20, 2024 7
insert_link World Netanyahu has “warm” phone call with Trump Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-elect Donald Trump had a "very warm" phone call according to the Israeli leader. He said they spoke about the need to complete Israel's victory, and bring home the hostages being held in Gaza - something Trump has said must happen before his inauguration. Kate Fisher reports from Washington todayDecember 17, 2024 8
insert_link World FBI Director says he will resign before Trump takes office FBI Director Christopher Wray says he will resign before president elect Donald Trump takes office. It comes just days after Trump announced his intentions to replace Wray. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayDecember 12, 2024 12
insert_link World Hegseth to ‘keep fighting’ for U.S. Secretary of Defense U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a replacement for Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead the Department of Defense. Many reports have been made of intoxication and sexual abuse against the former Army National Guard officer, Veterans Association president and Fox News contributor. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 5, 2024 10
insert_link World Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, his first foreign trip since the US election. The visit comes amid uncertainty over the US president-elect's future relationship with traditional European allies. Ira Spitzer reports. todayDecember 4, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics UK will not choose sides in potential US trade war UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain doesn't have to choose between the European Union and the United States. He delivered a major foreign policy speech to push back against claims the UK will need to pick sides if Donald Trump's administration begins a trade war. Starmer praised his relationship with President-elect Trump. But he also insisted the UK will continue to support Ukraine so it can be […] todayDecember 3, 2024 15
insert_link Africa BRICS nations would suffer under a 100 percent tariff from Trump The economies of BRICS nations would be damaged should US president-elect Donald Trump impose a 100-percent tariff on the countries. This is according to Future Forex CEO, Harry Scherzer. Trump has threatened to impose the tariff if BRICS countries were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. Scherzer says the possibility that Trump sticks to his guns and does impose tariffs, would hamstring South Africa in […] todayDecember 3, 2024 17
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresitend gwa America Joe Biden okwa tameke nolweendo lwe mo Sub Sahara Africa Etalelepo lye olyeya pethimbo mpoka inaashi yela kombinga yonakuyiwa yuukumwe wa America -africa ,sho omuhogololwa presitend Donald Trump tiilongekidha okumu pingenapo mu Jan. O BBC oya lopota kutya etalelepo lya Biden ko Angola otali tala komapungulo giipindi nomakwatathano,naanongo yamwe taati oshili okuyamukula kenethwemo lya China menenevi. todayDecember 3, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump’s threats South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will facilitate diplomatic talks with US president-elect Donald Trump, rather than engage in social media clashes over bilateral matters. This comes after Trump threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries if they were to create a currency rival to the US dollar. Ramaphosa says the G20 presidency will see South Africa work closely with the US. todayDecember 2, 2024 14