insert_link World U.S Congress investigates Covid-19 origins Anthony Fauci is being grilled in the United States Congress, facing unfounded allegations from lawmakers that he attempted to cover up the origins of Covid-19. The 83-year-old US government scientist was Joseph Biden's chief medical advisor, but before that he served under Donald Trump's administration at the height of the pandemic, famously correcting many of the former President's false comments about the deadly virus. Our correspondent Benji Hyer has been […] todayJune 4, 2024 11
insert_link World U.S Congress mulls over foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine Lawmakers in the United States are discussing a new set of foreign aid bills which Congressional leaders are hoping to pass this weekend. They include roughly $95 billion worth of spending to support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan — as well as providing humanitarian relief to Gaza. Pressure to approve the funding has intensified following Iran's airstrikes on Israel last week. On Thursday, the US unveiled sanctions against the Iranian regime. […] todayApril 19, 2024 19
