T-shirts and hats featuring Donald Trump’s mugshot. Photo: Reuters

Explainer | What’s next after Trump was denied immunity?

Tuesday’s court ruling affirms the former president is no different legally than any other US citizen. Donald Trump has until February 12 to appeal to the US Supreme Court.

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Biden won’t face charges in classified documents probe

An upcoming special counsel report is critical of the handling of classified documents by President Joe Biden and his aides but does not recommend criminal charges.

An upcoming special counsel report is critical of the handling of classified documents by President Joe Biden and his aides but does not recommend criminal charges.

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US homeland security chief survives House impeachment vote

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly escaped impeachment over the US border crisis, in a party-line vote dismissed by Democrats as a political stunt ahead of a presidential election.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly escaped impeachment over the US border crisis, in a party-line vote dismissed by Democrats as a political stunt ahead of a presidential election.

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US school shooter’s mum found guilty of manslaughter in first case of its kind

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley had a duty to prevent her son – who was 15 when he killed 4 students in 2021 – from harming others.

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley had a duty to prevent her son – who was 15 when he killed 4 students in 2021 – from harming others.

7 Feb 2024 - 6:05AM

US Senate confirms Asia hand Kurt Campbell as country’s No 2 diplomat

Kurt Campbell’s selection for the position reflected the importance of the US-China relationship.

Kurt Campbell’s selection for the position reflected the importance of the US-China relationship.

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Opinion

It’s no surprise the Nato secretary general’s trip to Washington to rally support finds no traction with the US right-wing, whose real enemy is the liberal order, not Putin or Xi.

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US National Transportation Safety Board Investigator-in-Charge John Lovell examines the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in January. Photo: NTSB via TNS

Boeing plane in dramatic mid-air blowout was missing bolts, US probe finds

Investigators say the Alaska Airlines incident apparently involved a door plug that had not been properly installed when it was delivered by the manufacturer.

7 Feb 2024 - 5:26AM

Senior Chinese officials voice concerns on US tariffs, investment curbs

Third meeting of Economic Working Group also covered financial cooperation within the G20 framework, industrial policies and debt issues.

Third meeting of Economic Working Group also covered financial cooperation within the G20 framework, industrial policies and debt issues.

7 Feb 2024 - 5:35AM

Appeals court rejects Trump claim of immunity from prosecution

Landmark court ruling brings the former US president a step closer to an unprecedented criminal trial.

Landmark court ruling brings the former US president a step closer to an unprecedented criminal trial.

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Faux pas: Biden confuses Macron with dead French president

The 81-year-old US president confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France’s long-dead former leader Francois Mitterand, who died in 1996.

The 81-year-old US president confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France’s long-dead former leader Francois Mitterand, who died in 1996.

6 Feb 2024 - 10:10PM

Explainer | ‘Crazy. Nasty. Birdbrain’: the women who get under Trump’s skin

Hillary Clinton. Nancy Pelosi. Kamala Harris. Liz Cheney. Carly Fiorina. And for now, Nikki Haley.

Hillary Clinton. Nancy Pelosi. Kamala Harris. Liz Cheney. Carly Fiorina. And for now, Nikki Haley.

6 Feb 2024 - 3:41PM

US Senate’s border-Ukraine deal that Trump opposes on brink of collapse

Billions of dollars in Ukraine, Israel aid hangs in the balance amid opposition from Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump.

Billions of dollars in Ukraine, Israel aid hangs in the balance amid opposition from Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump.

6 Feb 2024 - 1:33PM

Trump says Newsom would be an ‘easy’ opponent if Biden drops out

Former US president Donald Trump calls the California governor ‘bull****’ after speculating that he might not face President Joe Biden in the November election.

Former US president Donald Trump calls the California governor ‘bull****’ after speculating that he might not face President Joe Biden in the November election.

6 Feb 2024 - 12:25PM

Apple gets angry calls from Vision Pro owners who forgot passcode

Unlike with other Apple products, users cannot reset the passcode of their headset without sending it back to the store.

Unlike with other Apple products, users cannot reset the passcode of their headset without sending it back to the store.

6 Feb 2024 - 3:27PM

Tech industry cuts 32,000 jobs in 2024, but aggressively hiring in AI

Although economic factors are the main reason for tech lay-offs, firms are also shifting resources to focus on AI talent.

Although economic factors are the main reason for tech lay-offs, firms are also shifting resources to focus on AI talent.

6 Feb 2024 - 3:36PM

US porn actor’s Iran visit triggers strong reactions from activists

Whitney Wright faced accusations of promoting propaganda for Iran’s government after posting pictures which have since been removed at sites including the former US embassy in Tehran.

Whitney Wright faced accusations of promoting propaganda for Iran’s government after posting pictures which have since been removed at sites including the former US embassy in Tehran.

6 Feb 2024 - 8:58AM

US to block visas to those who misuse spyware to target dissidents, activists

Announcing the policy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the misuse of commercial spyware ‘threatens privacy and freedoms of expression’.

Announcing the policy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the misuse of commercial spyware ‘threatens privacy and freedoms of expression’.

6 Feb 2024 - 5:01AM

US, China officials to meet in Beijing this week, furthering economy talks

Discussions will cover topics including the macroeconomic outlook, the two countries’ investment-screening regimes and coordination on debt and climate change, officials said.

Discussions will cover topics including the macroeconomic outlook, the two countries’ investment-screening regimes and coordination on debt and climate change, officials said.

6 Feb 2024 - 2:45AM

Could Boeing’s 737 woes widen Airbus’ lead in Asia, give China’s Comac a boost?

Boeing’s ability to produce and deliver orders of its 737 Max series planes to Asia-Pacific clients is in doubt following a blowout incident in the US.

Boeing’s ability to produce and deliver orders of its 737 Max series planes to Asia-Pacific clients is in doubt following a blowout incident in the US.

5 Feb 2024 - 6:30PM

US vows Middle East strikes while trying to avert wider war

Even as the US contemplates more attacks, it’s pushing forward a Qatar-mediated deal that would see Israel and Hamas halt the fighting that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack in southern Israel.

Even as the US contemplates more attacks, it’s pushing forward a Qatar-mediated deal that would see Israel and Hamas halt the fighting that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack in southern Israel.

5 Feb 2024 - 5:54PM

Taylor Swift caps dominant year with record-breaking Grammy win

Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift is the first singer to win album of the year four times.

Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift is the first singer to win album of the year four times.

5 Feb 2024 - 4:04PM