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 […] today8 April, 2024
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. today4 April, 2024
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. today28 March, 2024
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. today20 March, 2024
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. today19 March, 2024
insert_link World Biden and Trump neck and neck in new polling US President Joseph Biden had a one percentage point lead over Donald Trump ahead of this year's presidential election, according to new polling. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found many voters remain undecided - after the two contenders effectively clinched their nominations. November is likely to be the first presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. Sally Patterson has more. today15 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa Saftu Accuses U.S. President Biden of Reputation Salvaging Amidst Palestine Stance South Africa's Union federation, Saftu, has leveled accusations against U.S. President Joseph Biden, alleging that his recent actions concerning Palestine are primarily aimed at salvaging the reputation of the U.S. government. Saftu spokesperson Trevor Shaku asserts that Biden's statements are strategically focused on preserving Israel's global legitimacy and preventing further depletion of its reputation. Shaku criticizes Biden for what he perceives as a lack of substantial action to address the […] today13 March, 2024
insert_link World Biden’s budget: Higher taxes on the rich, childcare and education for the poor U.S. President Josef Biden has released a new budget proposal for 2025 that includes tax increases for the highest earners and big corporations, as well as social spending assistance on housing and education. It also pushes for the 100 billion U.S. dollars he requested last year for Israel and Ukraine aid while also strengthening border security. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today12 March, 2024
insert_link World Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall U.S. President Joseph Biden has warned that failing to reach a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel could risk tensions spreading to Jerusalem as the holy month of Ramadan starts. Alex Cadier reports from Jerusalem: today11 March, 2024
