US President-elect Donald Trump will find a way to save TikTok before a ban on the app is due to take effect this weekend, his incoming national security adviser has…
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USA: Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters
AaFirefighters battling two fires that have wreaked destruction across Los Angeles for nine days could get some respite on Thursday from the weather. The hurricane-strength winds that initially fanned the…
Denmark: Up to Greenland to decide its future, Danish PM tells Trump
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has told Donald Trump that it is up to Greenland to decide its own future. The US president-elect sparked turmoil in Copenhagen and Nuuk, Greenland’s…
USA: FDA bans red dye 3 from some frosting, candy and medicine
The US has banned the use of a synthetic dye typically added to foods and beverages to give them a bright, cherry-red hue. Manufacturers will no longer be allowed to…
USA: Biden makes farewell address days before leaving office
Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a “dangerous” oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end.…
USA: Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president’s criticism
The special prosecutor who led a years-long investigation into Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has criticised the president for making “baseless accusations” about the case and defended his investigation in a…
USA: Authorities tighten control on AI chips export drawing pushback
The US is moving to impose tough new restrictions on the export of advanced computer chips and other artificial intelligence (AI) technology to dozens of countries – not just the…
USA: Biden hails ceasefire deal as both he and Trump claim credit
AaUS President Joe Biden hailed “many months of intensive diplomacy” for bringing about a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as he outlined the next steps of the deal to…
USA: SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
Two lunar landers built by private companies in the US and Japan have left Earth aboard a SpaceX rocket as part of a rideshare to the Moon. The Falcon 9…
China: TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’
TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company’s US operations to Elon Musk “pure fiction.” The firm’s comments came in response…