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How the world reported the conviction of Derek Chauvin

How the world reported the conviction of Derek Chauvin
‘Historic’ verdict prompts jubilant celebrations and promise of ‘significant change’
21 Apr 2021
How the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act may limit police powers

How the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act may limit police powers
Kamala Harris calls on Congress to ‘reform the system’ following Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
21 Apr 2021
US allies fear attacks after Biden sets Afghan withdrawal date

US allies fear attacks after Biden sets Afghan withdrawal date
Troops to leave on 11 September, prompting Taliban to declare victory
15 Apr 2021
Daunte Wright and the third night of Minneapolis protests

Daunte Wright and the third night of Minneapolis protests
Family members say they ‘can’t accept’ that shooting was an accident
14 Apr 2021
Millionaires plot New York exodus to avoid Covid tax hike

Millionaires plot New York exodus to avoid Covid tax hike
Super-wealthy eye up Florida as some Big Apple residents ‘bid them good riddance’
13 Apr 2021
The Iran nuclear deal: can Joe Biden salvage it?

The Iran nuclear deal: can Joe Biden salvage it?
US joins EU Vienna talks as president seeks to deliver on key campaign pledge
7 Apr 2021
Votes, Cuban vaccines and empty churches

Votes, Cuban vaccines and empty churches
Are the Democrats falling into a hypocrisy trap? How did Cuba develop such a strong biotech industry? And will anything reverse religious decline?
2 Apr 2021

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Taliban declares victory in ‘forever war’ with US

Taliban declares victory in ‘forever war’ with US
Islamists defiant as Joe Biden offers power-sharing deal with Afghan government
31 Mar 2021
Who is Jennifer Arcuri?

Who is Jennifer Arcuri?
No. 10 insists PM ‘acts with integrity’ after US entrepreneur’s ‘kiss and tell’
30 Mar 2021
The challenges faced by prosecutors in the trial of Derek Chauvin

The challenges faced by prosecutors in the trial of Derek Chauvin
Failure to secure main conviction could see other accused officers walk free
30 Mar 2021
America’s bloodiest state votes to ban the death penalty

America’s bloodiest state votes to ban the death penalty
Virginia has executed more than 1,300 people in its 400-year history
25 Mar 2021
US officials raise fresh concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine data

US officials raise fresh concerns over AstraZeneca vaccine data
Independent monitors says the pharma giant may have used ‘out-of-date information’
24 Mar 2021
Biden facing first major test amid migrant border surge

Biden facing first major test amid migrant border surge
Republicans and Democrats await president’s opening move on illegal immigration
22 Mar 2021
Biden’s strategy for taking on ‘killer’ Putin and Russia

Biden’s strategy for taking on ‘killer’ Putin and Russia
Moscow erupts after US president says Russia will ‘pay’ for election meddling
18 Mar 2021
FBI accused of ‘fake’ background check on Trump Supreme Court nominee

FBI accused of ‘fake’ background check on Trump Supreme Court nominee
Democratic senator calls for ‘proper oversight’ over Brett Kavanaugh investigation into sexual assault claims
16 Mar 2021
What Biden’s offer to the Taliban says about his Middle East policy

What Biden’s offer to the Taliban says about his Middle East policy
Proposed power-sharing deal reveals desire to ‘lighten’ US’s role in region
9 Mar 2021
Missiles, ransoms and awe

Missiles, ransoms and awe
Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe?
5 Mar 2021
Has the US ever had Covid under control?

Has the US ever had Covid under control?
Covid-19 variants mean country could be on verge of ‘fourth surge of cases’, CDC warns
2 Mar 2021
Four things we learned from Donald Trump’s CPAC speech

Four things we learned from Donald Trump’s CPAC speech
Former US leader hints at 2024 presidential run in first speech since leaving office
1 Mar 2021
Are Republicans too late to derail Trump for 2024?

Are Republicans too late to derail Trump for 2024?
The window is narrowing for anyone to halt the Trump ‘juggernaut’
26 Feb 2021
California Covid variant ‘may be more infectious and deadly’

California Covid variant ‘may be more infectious and deadly’
Early research into new coronavirus strain finds increase in hospitalisations and deaths
25 Feb 2021
American Airlines confirms UFO encounter

American Airlines confirms UFO encounter
And other stories from the stranger side of life
25 Feb 2021
Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder

Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder
Daughters of assassinated civil rights leader demand reopening of investigation
23 Feb 2021
What Trump’s impeachment acquittal means for Republican Party

What Trump’s impeachment acquittal means for Republican Party
GOP left grappling over future after former president escapes conviction
15 Feb 2021
Is the Republican Party beginning a Donald Trump detox?

Is the Republican Party beginning a Donald Trump detox?
US Congress votes to strip pro-Trump conspiracy theorist lawmaker of committee roles
5 Feb 2021
How doctors pulled off the world’s first double hand and face transplant

How doctors pulled off the world’s first double hand and face transplant
More than 140 experts perform historic 23-hour surgery on US burn victim
4 Feb 2021
Janssen’s single-shot vaccine 85% effective

Janssen’s single-shot vaccine 85% effective
Cheap and transportable jab provides good protection against serious symptoms
29 Jan 2021
The Trump policies Biden has already overturned

The Trump policies Biden has already overturned
Executive orders wipe away Trump’s legacy on climate change and border wall funding
29 Jan 2021
Bernie Sanders doll sells for $23,000

Bernie Sanders doll sells for $23,000
And other stories from the stranger side of life
28 Jan 2021
‘How can America recover from its Trump-induced trauma?’

‘How can America recover from its Trump-induced trauma?’
21 Jan 2021
Downing Street plots Biden charm offensive

Downing Street plots Biden charm offensive
Boris Johnson is wooing new president with plans that set UK apart from EU
21 Jan 2021
Churchill bust ‘not on display’ in Biden’s Oval Office

Churchill bust ‘not on display’ in Biden’s Oval Office
Statue of British wartime leader was previously removed by Barack Obama but reinstated by Donald Trump
21 Jan 2021
How should Biden handle Trump’s legacy?

How should Biden handle Trump’s legacy?
Outgoing president retains a solid core of support even as impeachment lingers over him
20 Jan 2021