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US warns of ‘war crimes’ after Russian drone attack on Ukraine
The United States has said it will hold Russia accountable for “war crimes” and take action against companies and nations working with Iran’s drone program following a series of attacks on Ukrainian cities.
At least four people – including…
US says Iranian drones breach sanctions
The US says it agrees with Western allies that Iran's supply of explosive drones to Russia violates UN sanctions.
Kyiv was struck by so-called "kamikaze" drones on Monday, unleashed by Russia but believed to be Iranian-made.…
Biden brushes off risks of strong US dollar, says British PM Truss’ policies a…
US President Joe Biden dismissed the risks of a strong US dollar and instead blamed anaemic growth and policy missteps in other parts of the world for dragging down the global economy.
“I’m not concerned about the strength of the dollar,…
Venezuelan migrants in shock and limbo after new US immigration plan
On Wednesday, the US announced it was expanding Title 42 — a pandemic-era provision that allows immigration officials to deport illegal migrants to Mexico on public health grounds — and unveiled a new program that would allow some…
Suspect, 15, in custody over latest US mass shooting in North Carolina
The gunman believed to have killed five people in North Carolina in America's latest mass shooting is a 15-year-old boy, in critical condition after being shot by police, officials said on Friday.
Two more people were wounded in the…
US and Philippine forces conduct live-fire coastal combat drills
United States stealth fighters streaked across the sky and rockets blasted imaginary enemies in the northern Philippines as two weeks of combat drills involving 2,500 Philippine and US Marines engaging in mock amphibious assaults and other…
Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims’ families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered to pay $965m (£869m) in damages after falsely claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.
The families of eight victims, and an FBI agent who responded to the…
US and Mexico make deal to ease Venezuela migration
The US and Mexico have agreed to a plan that allows some Venezuelan migrants to enter the US - but those who arrive illegally will be sent back to Mexico.
It is hoped the deal will ease pressure at the US-Mexico border, where…
Yellen calls for allies to quickly disburse committed funds to Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday called on partners and allies to make good swiftly on their existing commitments to support Ukraine and to join the United States in doing more as Russia continues its "barbaric" attacks.…
Musk denies report he spoke with Putin about the war
Elon Musk denied a report that said he spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine.
Dr Ian Bremmer, head of political-risk consultancy Eurasia Group, wrote in a note to clients on Monday that Musk told him about…