Fact check: Biden makes false claims about the debt and deficit in jobs speech
During a Friday speech about the September jobs report, President Joe Biden delivered a rapid-fire series of three false or misleading claims -- falsely saying that he has cut the debt, falsely crediting a tax policy that didn't take effect until 2023 for improving the budget situation in 2021 and 2022, and misleadingly saying that he has presided over an "actual surplus."
2023-10-07 08:18
Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds seek compensation over J-pop agency abuse
More than 300 people seek compensation for being sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa.
2023-10-02 16:52
Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case
Donald Trump exaggerated his net worth and asset values to get better loans, a New York judge rules.
2023-09-27 16:47
Robert Menendez: US senator vows he will be cleared in bribery case
The Democratic senator says he kept nearly half a million dollars in cash at home for "emergencies".
2023-09-26 01:57
White House to send letter to news execs urging outlets to 'ramp up' scrutiny of GOP's Biden impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'
The White House plans to send a letter to top US news executives on Wednesday, urging them to intensify their scrutiny of House Republicans after Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, despite having found no evidence of a crime.
2023-09-13 11:49
Alleged rape of Irish rugby fan in France investigated
French prosecutors have opened an investigation following the incident in Bordeaux at the weekend.
2023-09-11 23:28
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
2023-09-11 17:20
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
2023-09-10 22:51
Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20
Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.
2023-09-07 05:27
Ukraine war: Romania reveals Russian drone parts hit its territory
Russian drones have been hitting Ukrainian port facilities on the border with Nato member Romania.
2023-09-06 22:50
Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals
The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.
2023-09-05 08:47
Alabama attorney general says he has right to prosecute people who facilitate travel for out-of-state abortions
Alabama's Republican attorney general said in a court filing that he has the right to prosecute people who make travel arrangements for pregnant women to have out-of-state abortions.
2023-08-31 19:53