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Boy who shot US teacher ‘tried to choke another’

The US teacher shot by a six-year-old boy in class intends to sue the school, alleging it failed to take action against the violent student.

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

China is protesting the US downing of a Chinese balloon, saying the action violates international norms and it reserves the right to take further action in response.

Biden gave order for Chinese balloon shootdown

Joe Biden approved the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon days ago but the operation was held off until over water.

Two dead, flights cancelled as ice storm freezes US

Winter weather has brought ice to a wide swathe of the United States, cancelling more than 1700 flights nationwide and snarling highways.

Police swarm van linked to US shooting

Police in California have surrounded and searched a van believed to be connected to a mass shooting at a Chinese New Year celebration that left 10 people dead.

Six-year-old boy detained after shooting teacher in USA

Police have detained a six-year-old boy after a female teacher was shot and wounded at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia.

Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker

Kevin McCarthy has clinched votes to become US House Speaker, breaking through Republican opposition on a climactic 15th ballot.

NFL’s Damar Hamlin off ventilator, talks to team

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own again after his cardiac arrest during a game and can talk after having his breathing tube removed.

NFL star Damar Hamlin critical after mid-game collapse

The NFL clash between Cincinnati and Buffalo has been suspended after Bills' Damar Hamlin required lengthy medical treatment following an on-field collapse.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ New York blizzard kills 27

Another 14 people have died in the worst blizzard to hit western New York in decades, and authorities warn the toll is expected to rise.

US Marines spread Christmas cheer to children at Canberra Hospital

United States Marines from the U.S Embassy in Canberra gave back to the community last week by gifting toys and joy to children at Canberra Hospital.

Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will be Australia's next ambassador to the United States, the government has announced.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape

A Los Angeles jury has reached a verdict at the second criminal trial of disgraced for movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, finding him guilty of rape.

Kanye West to run for president in 2024

US rapper Kanye West says he will run for president in 2024, announcing he plans to work on his campaign with right wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos.

Donald Trump launches 2024 US presidential run

Former United States president Donald Trump has announced he will run for president again in 2024, getting the jump on his rivals.

Biden and Trump in final US midterm push

Republicans look set to dominate the US midterm elections as a poll shows only 40 per cent of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance.

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