insert_link Uncategorized SCOTUS to hear appeal that could undo Jan 6 charge against Trump and supporters The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could undo hundreds of charges stemming from the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, including against former President Donald Trump. The justices will review a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding that has been brought against more than 300 people. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 3
insert_link World US imposes visa ban for extremist Israeli settlers The US will impose visa bans on extremist Israeli settlers following attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. It's a rare rebuke from the Biden administration for its Middle East ally. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 6, 2023 6
insert_link World US employment will be in the spotlight this week US employment will be in the spotlight this week, with several key jobs reports due out. Analysts are digesting news from last week that the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation fell again in October. Sally Patterson reports from New York. todayDecember 4, 2023 22
insert_link World Henry Kissinger dead at 100 Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. He was one of the most controversial figures in US foreign policy, serving under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayNovember 30, 2023 15
insert_link Uncategorized Counter-terrorism alert issued after bridge explosion on Canada-US border A vehicle has exploded at a toll booth on the Rainbow Bridge that connects Canada with the United States near Niagra Falls. All four crossings between the two countries in the area have now been closed. The FBI is describing the situation at the border crossing as "very fluid" as investigations into the explosion get underway. Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayNovember 23, 2023 7
insert_link World US officials say Gaza hostage deal is closer than any point before A US official said a deal to release hostages held in Gaza is 'closer than at any point' since negotiations began. Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer told media on Sunday areas of disagreement have narrowed between Israel and Hamas. There are around 240 hostages currently believed to be held in Gaza, including American citizens. But Finer stressed an agreement was not yet in place, contrary to reports over the […] todayNovember 20, 2023 9
