US

Analysis
Analysis
Why a ‘Trump-fest’ could be just the tonic for a special relationship under strain

September is a little earlier than had been expected for the state visit. It may be an advantage for it to happen sooner rather than later, given the profoundly consequential and controversial nature of the first few months of his second term.
Image:
Sir Keir Starmer handed Trump the invite earlier this year. Pic: Reuters

Image:
The president was hosted by the Queen in June 2019. Pic: Reuters

‘Horrifying’: Man hijacks plane and stabs passengers before being shot dead

The Cessna Caravan circled in random directions for nearly two hours and was followed by a police helicopter before it touched down at an airport. Two wounded passengers and a pilot were being treated for their injuries.

Donald Trump says second UK state visit could happen in September

The US president is set to get the full red carpet treatment once again in an unprecedented move for modern times. Sir Keir Starmer handed him the invitation from the King during a White House love-in earlier this year.
Image:
Sir Keir Starmer handed Trump the invite earlier this year. Pic: PA

Image:
The president was hosted by the Queen in June 2019. Pic: Reuters

Two dead and five injured in shooting at Florida university

One person is in custody after the attack. The suspect was said to be a 20-year-old current student at the university and the son of a local sheriff deputy.
Image:
Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school. Pic: AP

Image:
Students wait for news after the shooting. Pic: AP

Image:
Pic: AP

Florida elementary school principal charged over house party at her home

Police arrived to find around 100 children, with one teenager so drunk they needed treatment.
Image:
School teacher Karly Anderson. Pic: NBC

Podcast
Podcast
Day 88: Can Trump win the deportation row?

Gossip Girl and Buffy star Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, medical examiner says

The 39-year-old, who was also known for her role in Harriet the Spy, was found dead at her home in New York City after officers responded to a 911 call on 26 February.
Image:
Michelle Trachtenberg. Pic: AP

Analysis
Analysis
Trump leverages story of woman raped and murdered to justify deportations – but this disregards wider context

By drawing a direct connection between this crime and immigration policy, the administration was framing deportations as necessary to protect American lives.

Missing toddler who walked 7 miles alone through wilderness is led to safety by dog

Yavapai County Sheriff says it received reports of a missing two-year-old boy on Monday night. Despite search efforts including dozens of people to find the youngster, they were unsuccessful until a local farmer reported he had turned up on his property.
Image:
Farmer Scottie Dunton.
Pic: Yavapai County Sheriff

Kidnapped US pastor Josh Sullivan rescued in South Africa – and ‘miraculously unharmed’ in deadly shootout

Suspects began firing at police from a car – and three unidentified men were killed. Josh Sullivan, an abducted missionary who was also inside the vehicle, was uninjured and found to be in “excellent condition”.
Image:
Police officers inspect the scene where Mr Sullivan was rescued. Pic: Reuters

Image:
The pastor was found at a house about a 20-minute drive from where he was taken. Pic: Reuters