insert_link World Nippon Steel faces presidential opposition to U.S Steel takeover Nippon steel’s $14 billion acquisition of U.S Steel is coming under increased scrutiny as U.S President Joseph Biden vows to block the deal. The Japanese company has responded to opposition from both Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump by saying the purchase would benefit US workers. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 18, 2024 13
insert_link World U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. U.S president Joseph Biden wants to triple US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, increasing the import tax to 25%. Biden is visiting steelworkers in the battleground state of Pennsylvania as he looks to win over unions as part of reelection bid. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 18, 2024 7
insert_link World U.S urges restraint following Iran’s attack on Israel U.S President Joseph Biden is meeting Iraq's Prime Minister in Washington, as countries urge restraint in the Middle East. Israel is weighing up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack over the weekend, when it launched 100s of drones and missiles, which were nearly all intercepted. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to reporters in Washington and reiterated the US request to Israel for de-escalation, not retaliation. todayApril 16, 2024 10
insert_link World U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ with his approach in Gaza 2 U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a 'mistake' with his approach in Gaza. President Biden is calling for a ceasefire and for Israel to allow more access for food and medicine. He's made the comments in an interview with Univision filmed days after several aid workers were killed in Gaza last week. todayApril 10, 2024 11
insert_link World US President Joseph Biden vows to rebuild collapsed bridge after fatal crash U.S President Joseph Biden has vowed to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the city of Baltimore, after it collapsed last week. A cargo ship lost power and hit the two-and-a-half kilometre structure, bringing it down and killing six construction workers. During a visit to Baltimore on Friday, the President observed the crash site, spoke with local officials and also met families of the victims. From nearby Washington, Benji […] todayApril 8, 2024 5
insert_link World US tension grows over arms sales to Israel There's growing tension in the US amid the Biden administration's approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without Congressional sign-off. It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the Israeli military. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 4, 2024 16
insert_link World Hunter Biden to challenge tax evasion charges in court U.S President Joseph Biden's son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading more than a million dollars in $1.4 million in taxes. Lawyers for Hunter Biden argue that prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republican lawmakers investigating his father. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayMarch 28, 2024 21
insert_link World Five US states hold primaries Voters in five US states are voting to choose who they want leading the Democratic and Republican parties in November's presidential election. It comes a week after President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump reached the required number of delegates to become their parties' nominees. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMarch 20, 2024 9
insert_link World Supreme Court blocks controversial Texas immigration law The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a controversial immigration law from taking effect in Texas until further notice. Senate Bill 4 would give police the power to detain people suspected of crossing the U.S. southern border without documentation. The new ruling was made moments after a previous block on the law expired. William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas. todayMarch 19, 2024 7
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
