Watch: “I’m not afraid”, says James Comey after indictment Former FBI boss James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Virginia to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. The US Department of Justice charged Mr Comey last month over testimony he gave to Congress five years ago. […]
Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us
Getty Images A judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us. Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled Lamar’s lyrics, which accused Drake and his associates of being “certified paedophiles”, were “nonactionable opinion” and could not be considered defamatory. Drake filed the lawsuit in January accusing Universal Music Group (UMG), […]
Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that a boat recently bombed by the US was “Colombian with Colombian citizens inside”, an allegation the White House called “baseless”. The US has struck at least four vessels in the Caribbean in recent weeks, killing 21 people. The US government has said the strikes in international waters were […]
Texas court blocks death row inmate's execution in shaken baby case
A Texas court has halted the execution of a man convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. Death row inmate Robert Roberson, who has always maintained the child died from complications linked to pneumonia, had been scheduled for execution on 16 October. The diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome refers to […]
Trump calls for jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor in immigration standoff
President Donald Trump has called for the jailing of Illinois officials, accusing them of not doing enough to ensure the safety of federal immigration officers who are conducting raids in Chicago. The president wrote in a social media post that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, “should be in jail […]
King Charles hopes nature film will 'inspire' viewers
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Millie Pilkington/ King’s Foundation King Charles held a “harmony summit” at Highgrove in the summer, where this photograph was taken King Charles says he wants to inspire a “sense of determination” to protect the environment, as details are announced of a TV documentary in which he will explain his philosophy of “harmony” […]
Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress
Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to two charges of making false statements to lawmakers and obstructing a congressional proceeding. His lawyer entered the plea on his behalf in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday morning. Patrick Fitzgerald said he would seek to have the case dismissed for several reasons […]
Too-loud ads annoying you while streaming? California's put a stop to that
A new law in California is aimed at stopping commercial advertisements from pumping up the volume on streaming services. The law, which says commercials cannot be louder than the primary video content being watched, builds on a federal one that sets the volume of ads on broadcast TV and cable stations to include streaming platforms. […]
What makes this US shutdown different (and more difficult)
James FitzGerald and Natalie Sherman Watch: Trump claims shutdown “negotiation” under way as Jeffries says Republicans “silent” Shutdowns are a repeat feature of US politics – but this one feels particularly bitter due to political dynamics and bad blood between the two parties. Some government services are temporarily suspended, and about 750,000 people are expected […]
Trump's farmer bailout raises fears about trade war winners and losers
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter and Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Brad Smith Brad Smith, a farmer who grows soybeans and corn in Illinois, says government aid could help him stay in business Businesses across the US have been crying out for months about the damage inflicted by sweeping tariffs President Donald Trump imposed earlier this year. Now one […]