Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both travel to the US-Mexico border on Thursday, locked in a high-stakes political duel on an issue that could ultimately decide the US presidential election. That border was crossed last year by 2.5 million…
US, UK and Germany endorse Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next Nato chief
The US, UK and Germany have endorsed the candidacy of the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, to become the next secretary general of Nato, at a time when the alliance faces major challenges amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and renewed questions…
UK could contribute to nuclear shield if Trump wins, suggests German minister
The UK could contribute to a new European nuclear shield if Donald Trump becomes US president again, a senior German minister has suggested, drawing British politicians into the debate about how Europe’s security could be bolstered in the event of the Republican…
US Senate passes $95b package of aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The US Senate has approved a long-awaited $95bn (£75.2bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of political wrangling. While Democrats were in favour of passing the bill, Republicans were divided and previously voted it down. The package…
Nikki Haley suffers stinging defeat in Nevada Republican primary
Nikki Haley has suffered a humiliating defeat in the Republican primary in Nevada, despite facing no competition in the absence of Donald Trump. She received fewer votes than “None of these candidates” by a large margin, the Associated Press projected.…
US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump
United States Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a surprise appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and took a swipe at former President Donald Trump over his age, his mental fitness and his refusal to debate her. Haley appeared in…
Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his Republican United States presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump, after failing to emerge as a serious challenger for the White House against the 77-year-old former president. DeSantis’s…
DeSantis’ Iowa town hall interrupted by “no oil money” protester
A protester stormed the stage during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ televised town hall in Iowa on Tuesday, briefly interrupting the proceedings while chanting, “No oil money.” The disrupter was able to unfurl a medium-sized banner in front of the White…
Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot, citing “insurrection”
Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. The court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump was not an eligible candidate because he had engaged in an…
Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my time”. He made the announcement at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon. “We always knew this would be…