University of Colorado: Two people shot dead in campus dormitory room
Two people have died after being shot in a university dormitory room, police in the US have said. The unnamed victims were found dead by officers, who responded to reports of a shooting at the Alpine Village campus, part of the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs, at around 6am on Friday. The Colorado Springs […]
Donald Trump’s trial date set as he faces charge over money paid to adult film star
A trial date has been set in Donald Trump’s hush-money case, which centers on the claim he paid off two women – including an adult film star – after they said he had affairs with them. Jury selection will begin on Monday 25 March, a judge ruled today, turning down requests for a delay from […]
US central bank takes step towards first rate cut but signals extended caution
The US central bank has raised expectations that interest rate cuts are around the corner, but also signaled it wants more evidence that easing inflation is sustainable. The Federal Reserve kept its core interest rate range steady between 5.25-5.5% following the first meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee in 2024. Its statement to accompany […]
‘Pandemic of snow’: Alaska hit by record snowfall
A “pandemic of snow” has covered a city in Alaska, causing the roofs of commercial buildings to collapse – with officials urging residents to get out their shovels to avoid a similar fate at home. Home to just under 300,000 people, Anchorage is no stranger to cold winters. But this time, the city has already […]
Las Vegas bans people stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges
People stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip could face up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine under new rules. An ordinance that came into effect in the city on Tuesday prohibits people from standing or stopping on the bridges, where visitors often pause to take photos […]
UN envoys to see scale of Gaza crisis during visit to Rafah crossing – but US representative will not be with them
It is billed as an unprecedented trip – the first of its kind for about a dozen UN ambassadors to witness the devastating effects of the war in Gaza. It comes in the wake of the failure of the United Nations (UN) Security Council to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza after the United States […]
Tornadoes rip through Tennessee – killing at least six people
Severe storms and tornadoes have killed at least six people in Tennessee. Homes and businesses have suffered extensive damage, with tens of thousands of people losing power. Officials in Montgomery County, north of Nashville, say 23 people have been injured – and a child is among those who died. Photos posted by the Clarksville Fire […]
Hundreds of Harvard staff back university’s president amid antisemitism hearing row
More than 600 members of staff at Harvard University have backed its president following criticism over her appearance at a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism. It comes amid mounting pressure on Claudine Gay to step down after she suggested it would depend on the context whether or not calling for the “genocide of Jews” would […]
Robert Card: Maine gunman’s brain tested amid concerns over army blast exposure
Tissue from the brain of a man who shot dead 18 people is being analyzed for signs of injury related to his army service. Robert Card, 40, carried out his rampage on 25 October, opening fire in a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston in Maine. Card, who was found dead after a three-day manhunt, […]
Woman’s emergency abortion put on hold by Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a woman from obtaining an emergency abortion. Kate Cox, 31, sought court authorisation for the abortion because her fetus was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality that usually results in miscarriage, stillbirth or death soon after birth. The legal battle is a major test case since the US Supreme […]