insert_link World US lawmakers head home with major issues unresolved US lawmakers have headed home for the Holidays, setting up major funding fights in the new year. A deal over more aid for Ukraine and tighter border security remains elusive, while a government shutdown needs to be averted later in January. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 22, 2023 7
insert_link World US-Venezuela prisoner swaps sees Americans freed Venezuela has released ten detained Americans in a move aimed at easing sanctions on the country, as announced by the government in Caracas. The release was part of a negotiated prisoner exchange facilitated by Qatar. In exchange, the United States freed an individual accused of money laundering, reportedly having close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Our US Correspondent, Benji Hyer, provides further details on this agreement. todayDecember 21, 2023 2
insert_link World US and EU suspend trade war over tariffs The United States and the European Union will pause their ongoing trade war until after the Presidential election, it was announced on Tuesday. Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminium, and the EU's levies on American goods including motorcycles and whisky, will be suspended until the end of March 2025. Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 20, 2023 13
insert_link World Sandra Day O’Connor, first female Supreme Court Justice, hailed as “American Pioneer” Sandra Day O'Connor - the first woman to sit on the US Supreme Court - was remembered as a "force of nature" during a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday. O'Connor died earlier this month, aged 93. Toni Waterman reports. todayDecember 20, 2023 1
insert_link World US stocks up following rate decision On Friday, US stocks predominantly concluded higher subsequent to the Federal Reserve's choice to maintain steady interest rates. This decision was disclosed earlier in the week during the central bank's last rate meeting of the year. For further details, Sally Patterson provides additional insights. todayDecember 18, 2023 3
insert_link World US drugmakers hit with penalties for high prices Dozens of pharmaceutical companies in the US are being hit with penalties for charging prices deemed too high by the Biden administration. The White House says these 'inflation rebates' will reduce medication costs for the most vulnerable in society. Our correspondent Benji Hyer reports. todayDecember 15, 2023 5
insert_link World Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cuts in 202 The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled it plans to make three rate cuts next year. It follows an intense 21 months of rate hikes to try and get inflation under control. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayDecember 14, 2023 10
insert_link World Biden urges Republicans to fund Ukraine conflict amid stalemate US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to approve billions of dollars for Ukraine, warning that not to do so would be a "Christmas gift" for Russia's leader. Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, amid a funding fight which has seen Republicans refuse to support extra assistance for Kyiv. Nick Harper report from Washington. todayDecember 13, 2023 3
World Latest Reuters/Ipsos voters poll shows Trump very slight lead over Biden The latest poll shows it would be a close match-up between current U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump – if the two end up running against each other in elections next year. But there are voter concerns with both including over age, border issues and court cases. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 13, 2023
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.
