Netflix co-founder becomes one of the biggest Democratic donors to call for Biden to step aside
Hastings and his wife have given more than US$20 million (S$27 million) to support the party. Read More
US V-P Kamala Harris does high-wire act as Biden wobbles
Ms Harris herself has not publicly voiced any desire to replace Mr Biden. Read More
Labour predicted to rout PM Sunak’s Conservatives as Britain goes to polls
An exit poll at 10pm (July 5, 5am, Singapore time) will give the first sign of the outcome. Read More
Labour predicted to rout Sunak’s Conservatives as Britain goes to polls
LONDON – Britain looks set to elect Labour Party leader Keir Starmer as its next prime minister when voters go to the polls on Thursday, sweeping Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives out…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 4
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, July 4, 2024. Read More
Russia jails brothers for 17 years for attempting to fight for Ukraine
Three brothers tried to join the pro-Kyiv Freedom of Russia Legion. Read More
Venezuela, US conclude virtual meeting pledging ‘constructive’ talks
CARACAS – The Venezuelan government’s chief negotiator, Jorge Rodriguez, said on Wednesday that the first virtual meeting with a U.S. government delegation had concluded and they agreed to continue working…
Biden vows to stay in presidential race, scrambles to reassure Democrats
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during a call with campaign staff on Wednesday and sought to reassure top Democrats on Capitol…
Brazil’s Lula says government is committed to fiscal responsibility
SAO PAULO – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday his government would remain committed to fiscal responsibility, though he also promised to maintain its policy of…
Italian court again trims sentences for US tourists over police officer’s murder
ROME – An Italian appeals court on Wednesday once again reduced the prison terms imposed on two American tourists who were originally given life sentences for the 2019 murder of…