Analysis: the two leaders have found common ground in some areas, though dividing lines remainOn Boris Johnson’s first trip to meet Joe Biden in Washington, the prime minister was on a charm offensive as he attempts to nurture the special relationship …
US has ‘no closer ally than Australia’, says Biden after Aukus pact
US president and Australian PM welcome new security ties after deal that has infuriated FranceJoe Biden and the Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, have welcomed their new security ties after last week’s announcement that Washington would provid…
DraftKings makes $20bn offer for Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain
Shares in FTSE 100 gambling company rise by almost a fifth after approach from US rivalEntain, the gambling company behind Ladbrokes and Coral, has received a $20bn takeover approach from DraftKings – the latest swoop by an American rival.Shares in Ent…
Joe Biden promises UN an end to ‘relentless war’ and the start of ‘relentless diplomacy’
President tellls UN that US will give $11bn a year to developing nations to respond to climate emergencyJoe Biden has promised to the United Nations that the withdrawal from Afghanistan is a turning point in history, in which “relentless war” would be …
Harry Dunn family reach deal in US civil claim against Anne Sacoolas
Spokesperson says agreement in damages case is a milestone in family’s fight for justiceThe family of Harry Dunn have reached a “resolution” with the teenager’s alleged killer, Anne Sacoolas, in their civil claim for damages in the US.Radd Seiger, the …
CIA officer suffers ‘Havana Syndrome’ symptoms in India
Officer was travelling with CIA director William Burns when he experienced symptoms consistent with being exposed to directed energyA US intelligence officer suffered symptoms linked to a series of suspected directed-energy attacks known as “Havana syn…
Boris Johnson accused of Brexit failure as he admits UK-US trade deal near back of queue in Biden’s priorities – live
Latest updates: PM dampens expectations of progress on UK-US trade deal and says Biden has ‘a lot of fish to fry’Johnson hails lifting of US travel ban but says trade deal progress unlikelyKwarteng admits ‘difficult winter’ ahead as energy bills soarCo…
The Gateway review – if Dirty Harry worked for social services
A hard-boozing caseworker grimaces his way around St Louis in Michele Civetta’s overblown urban thrillerNot quite credible enough to stand up as a gritty, 70s-esque social drama, and lacking the focus of the Training Day-style urban thriller it’s marke…
A Black town’s water is more poisoned than Flint’s. In a white town nearby, it’s clean
Activists in Benton Harbor say it’s been an uphill battle getting the city, county and state to take action Bobbie Clay first realized something was wrong a few years ago.The water at her Benton Harbor, Michigan, home had started coming out of the tap …
Sarah Dash, member of Lady Marmalade trio Labelle, dies aged 76
New Jersey-born singer had a US No 1 hit with the R&B trio, and later worked with the Rolling StonesSarah Dash, member of R&B trio Labelle who had a US No 1 hit with Lady Marmalade, has died aged 76.No cause of death has been given, though she …