President Joe Biden and his Republican opponents have announced they have agreed in principle to raise the US debt ceiling and avert a default. President Joe Biden described the agreement as a “compromise”, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said it…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink announces US approval to test brain implants in humans
Elon Musk’s start-up Neuralink on Thursday said it has approval from US regulators to test its brain implants in people. Neuralink said clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first in-human clinical study is “an important…
FBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat during a 1983 visit to the US, newly released FBI documents show. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a cache of files relating to the late Queen’s travels to the US,…
US, China vie for allies amid growing tensions in Pacific
The US has increased its engagement with several Pacific Island nations in recent weeks amid growing competition with China. Washington signed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement with Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Monday.” Geopolitical competition with China is one…
TikTok sues US state of Montana over law banning its use
The video-sharing app, Tiktok, has sued the state of Montana over a new law that prohibits the use of the service in the state. Montana became the first state in the US to ban the app after the bill was…
Mexico police rescue 34 migrants kidnapped from bus
Authorities on Thursday, said Mexican police rescued 34 migrants in a farm, who were kidnapped from a bus in the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon bordering the U.S. The migrants were kidnapped in Los Medina, a village near the city of…
U.S. moves to impose visa restrictions on people allegedly undermining Nigeria’s democracy – Blinken
The United States has moved to impose visa restrictions on several individuals for allegedly undermining the democratic process in Nigeria, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose…
Florida teacher Jenna Barbee says she faces investigation for playing Disney movie
A Florida teacher says she is facing a state investigation after she played students a Disney film featuring a gay character. Jenna Barbee said she was accused of “indoctrination” after showing the movie Strange World. Hernando County School District confirmed…
Ex-Marine charged with New York subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely
A former US Marine who placed a passenger in a fatal chokehold on the New York subway has appeared in court to be charged with manslaughter. Daniel Penny, 24, is accused of causing the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on…
South Africa says US ambassador apologised for alleging country supplied arms to Russia
South Africa’s foreign ministry says the US ambassador has “apologised unreservedly” for claiming the country sold weapons to Russia. On Thursday Reuben Brigety alleged a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and weapons in Cape Town last December. South Africa…