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April 23, 2024

Ukraine updates: US Senate to vote on major aid package

April 23, 2024

Trump accused of election fraud in hush money trial

April 22, 2024

US, Philippines kick off combat drills in South China Sea

April 22, 2024

Papua New Guinea PM reacts to Biden 'cannibalism' comment

April 20, 2024

Nigerian's 60-hour chess marathon breaks record

April 20, 2024

Man who set himself alight outside Trump trial dies

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Filipino soldiers prepare for a combined field artillery live fire exercise.

US, Philippines launch naval drills in South China Sea

US, Philippines launch naval drills in South China Sea

The drills are the largest in years and come amid tension between Manila and Beijing after repeated maritime encounters.
ConflictsApril 22, 202402:54 min
A view of a US and a Ukrainian flag against the backdrop of the Capitol in Washington

US Congress passes long-delayed Ukraine aid bill

US Congress passes long-delayed Ukraine aid bill

Democrat and moderate Republican lawmakers approve nearly $61 billion in aid and military support for Ukraine.
PoliticsApril 21, 202402:13 min
The TikTok logo in front of the US flag

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok

The legislation requires the popular video sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company to operate in the US.
TechnologyApril 21, 2024
Ukrainian soldiers fire in the direction of Bakhmut as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in Donetsk Oblast

US House approves major military aid package for Ukraine

US House approves major military aid package for Ukraine

The package has been stalled by political infighting and comes amid repeated calls from Kyiv for assistance.
PoliticsApril 21, 2024
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, plays a chess game in Times Square, New York.

Nigerian chess player breaks world record

Nigerian chess player breaks world record

Tunde Onakoya played for over 58 hours nonstop, in an effort to raise $1 million for children's education in Africa.
OffbeatApril 20, 202401:36 min
Ukrainian troops prepare to fire MLRS mounted on a truck parked on a grassy field, surrounded by trees.

Ukraine's frontline forces struggle as US aid awaits vote

Ukraine's frontline forces struggle as US aid awaits vote

US Congress prepares to vote on funding for Ukraine's war against Russia as Ukrainian troops battle supply shortages.
PoliticsApril 20, 202401:48 min
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A woman looks through a selection of clothes in a charity shop

New York boutique provides migrants with free clothing

In New York's Little Shop of Kindness, migrants can find free clothing, shoes, toiletries and other supplies.
SocietyApril 13, 202403:38 min
President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida review the troops

US, Japan military alliance to get biggest revamp since 1951

Washington and Tokyo plan to upgrade their defense ties to maintain security and peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
PoliticsApril 11, 2024
Korbin Albert looks down at the ball

USWNT: Will new generation still fight for social causes?

The responsibility of what it means to play for the US women's football team has always been more than just the game.
SportsApril 7, 2024
A worker produces semiconductors at a workshop in Binzhou, eastern China on Jan 9, 2022

Tech war: China could face US, EU curbs over legacy chips

After the US cut China's access to cutting-edge chips, could those used in everyday products be next?
BusinessApril 5, 2024
A Nvidia logo on a plackard held between a thumb and index finger

How Nvidia's Blackwell superchip could fuel an AI revolution

Chipmaker Nvidia has released a new superchip in the race to power the AI revolution. The competition is on its heels.
TechnologyMarch 27, 2024
Migrants removed from an illegal encampment follow a city worker to a bus

US: Tensions grow in Denver over help for migrants

Concerns are rising in the western US city over the cost of aiding and housing tens of thousands of migrants.
MigrationMarch 21, 202401:54 min