Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

November 18, 2024 7

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Biden to visit Hurricane Helene areas

US President Joseph Biden says he plans to visit areas hit by Hurricane Helene in the coming days but does not want his visit to delay getting supplies to the affected areas. More than 110 people are known to have died and at least 600 people are still missing across multiple states. Biden spoke about the effects of the storm from the White House on Monday.

October 1, 2024 10

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Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine as he meets Zelensky

US President, Joseph Biden has announced $8 billion in new military assistance for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion. It comes as the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting Biden and democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. From Washington. Kate fisher reports.

September 27, 2024 11

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Biden & Netanyahu discuss ceasefire deal

US President, Joseph Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first meeting in Washington during iden's presidency. They discussed the ceasefire deal with Hamas - which although proposed weeks ago, has not been agreed upon. And the release of dozens of hostages still being held by Hamas. It all comes a day after Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress - which saw thousands of […]

July 26, 2024 20

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Time to “pass the torch,” says President Biden

US President, Joseph Biden has told the American people that "the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation," just days after he withdrew his re-election bid. In a primetime address from the Oval Office — his first publicly televised remarks since bowing out of the 2024 Presidential race — Joe Biden offered a defence of his record, but said it's time for "new, fresh, younger […]

July 25, 2024 21

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Biden expected to address the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race

Current U.S president, Joseph Biden, is expected to speak to the nation later this week after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.In a statement Mr Biden said he said the decision was made "in the best interest of my party and the country". Nick Harper sent us this report from Joe Biden's home state of Delaware where the […]

July 22, 2024 15

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Biden continues to cancel more student debt

US President, Joseph Biden has cancelled another $1.2 billion in student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers who work in the public service. His administration has now waived almost $170 billion in debt for roughly 4.8 million Americans. As Benji Hyer reports.

July 19, 2024 17

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Prominent U.S Democrat Schiff joins those calling for Biden to stand aside

Another high-profile Democrat is calling for US President, Joseph Biden not to run in the race to be leader again. Representative, Adam Schiff from California says he needs to "pass the torch". Caroline Malone reports.

July 18, 2024 17

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Biden back on campaign trail after Trump shooting

US President, Joseph Biden is back on the campaign trail for the first time since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Mr Biden is in Las Vegas today, reaching out to minority groups and touting his economic policies — whilst Trump, his rival for the White House, is still basking amongst his most ardent supporters at the Republican National Convention, where he's officially accepted the party's nomination. Benji […]

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