Julian Assange’s extradition to US delayed as he waits to find out whether he can appeal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will have to wait to find out whether he can appeal over his extradition to the United States, as the High Court ruled he cannot immediately be extradited on espionage charges. A further hearing will now be held in May, two High Court judges said, unless the US can give further […]
End of an era in Baltimore after bridge collapse leaves residents in disbelief
On the banks of the Patapsco river, hundreds of people from across Baltimore gather in the early evening sun. Most are taking pictures with their mobile phones and can’t quite fathom what they are seeing. The Francis Scott Key bridge, a fixture of this city for half a century, had been destroyed in less than […]
Donald Trump’s social media company set to go public – potentially netting him $3bn
Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, is set to go public – potentially netting the former US president $3bn. It means Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), whose flagship product is the social networking platform, will soon begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market. In a vote held on Friday, Digital World Acquisition Corp, […]
Mountain lion attacks two brothers, killing one and injuring the other
A mountain lion has killed one man and left another with “traumatic injuries” to his face, authorities in the US state of California have said. The two brothers were hunting for shed antlers when they were attacked by the mountain lion in Georgetown, a remote part of El Dorado County. The younger brother, 18, called […]
TikTok chief executive appeals directly to users to ‘protect their constitutional rights’ and oppose potential US ban
TikTok’s chief executive has appealed to US users directly to stop a bill that could see the social media app banned in America. Shou zi Chew appealed to the public via – what else – a video posted on the app. “Keep sharing your stories, share them with your friends, share them with your family, […]
US to send $300m in military aid to Ukraine as Republicans continue to block $60bn funding package
The US will send around $300m in military aid to Ukraine as Republicans continue to block a $60bn funding package for Kyiv. The aid package being provided will include anti-aircraft missiles, artillery rounds and armor systems, a senior US defense official has said. It marks the US Department of Defense’s first announced security package for […]
TikTok CEO says ban would ‘take billions of dollars out of the pockets of creators’
The CEO of TikTok has said that a US ban on the platform “would take billions of dollars out of the pockets of creators and small businesses”. Shou Zi Chew, who a source said is visiting Washington DC this week, added the company will exercise its legal rights to prevent a ban after a bill […]
‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
US vice president Kamala Harris demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, calling for Hamas to accept terms – as Israel ‘boycotts’ talks
US vice president Kamala Harris has said there must be an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza as she called on the Israeli government to do more to increase the flow of aid, with “no excuses”. Ms Harris said a six-week ceasefire would get Israeli hostages out and get a significant amount of aid into the war-ravaged […]
Virginia house explosion: Firefighter killed and 11 people injured, including two civilians
One firefighter has been killed and nine others were injured after an explosion in a house where they were investigating a gas leak, US officials say. Two civilians were also injured in the blast, which happened in Sterling, Virginia, at around 8pm local time on Friday. The fiery explosion occurred about 30 minutes after fire […]