JANUARY
Japan earthquake: highest-level tsunami warning dropped but residents in coastal areas told not to return to homes
Japan. Plane on fire after apparent collision at Tokyo airport
Iran. At least 73 dead in blasts at memorial for assassinated commander Qassem Suleimani
Middle East crisis: tension spreads as US says it carried out strike in Baghdad; Hezbollah reports Israeli attack in Lebanon
Loyalists behind January 6 also leading Biden impeachment, says watchdog
‘Extraordinary.’ Growing dissent among Biden staffers against Gaza policy
Middle East crisis: Israel says it has completed mission to destroy Hamas infrastructure in northern Gaza
All eyes on Iowa. Trump aims for win after tilting 2024 race to his advantage by pursuing rule change
Emissions from Israel’s war in Gaza have ‘immense’ effect on climate catastrophe
Congress backers of Gaza war received most from pro-Israel donors
Police investigate bomb threat against judge in Trump fraud trial before closing argument, reports say
UK must send ‘strong signal’ to Houthis, Sunak says, as Erdogan says Red Sea turned into ‘sea of blood’
Middle East crisis: US expects more Red Sea attacks after launching second missile strike on Yemen
‘A sad circus.’ Iowa caucuses arrive with little doubt over likely Republican victor
Donald Trump keeps huge lead as voters prepare to select Republican candidate amid extreme cold
Biden says Trump is Republicans’ ‘clear frontrunner’ after Iowa win as Haley says she’s ‘better choice for America’
Middle East crisis: Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran and bars Iranian counterpart after missile strike
Special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses
Inflation. Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds
Far-right figures try to create white nationalist ‘haven’ in Kentucky
US elections 2024. Why New Hampshire could be the last chance for Republicans to beat Trump
Koch brothers. Families condemn ploy to avoid asbestos compensation
New Hampshire primary live: Haley says second Republican vote ‘not a coronation’ for Trump
Nikki Haley vows to fight on after Trump’s New Hampshire victory: ‘this race is far from over’
New Orleans: How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children
Middle East crisis: ICJ orders Israel to ‘take all measures’ to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza but does not demand ceasefire
‘Out of control.’ Congresswoman sounds alarm over ‘unchecked’ gambling boom
Donald Trump. US historians sign brief to support Colorado’s removal of Trump from ballot
US says it is ‘not looking for war with Iran’ after American troops killed
West Bank. Israeli special forces disguised as doctors kill three militants at hospital
Taylor Swift. US rightwing conspiracy theory touts singer as ‘Pentagon asset’
FEBRUARY
These business leaders secretly funded New York mayor Eric Adams’s re-election effort, donors say
Economy. US hiring stronger than expected with 353,000 monthly jobs
Middle East crisis live: fears of ‘disastrous consequences’ for region after US strikes
Middle East crisis: US plans more strikes in Middle East Against Iran-backed groups, says national security adviser
California. ‘Life-threatening’ storm system batters state, with flooding and high winds
Republicans gear up to impeach Mayorkas as opposition to Ukraine and border bill continues to grow
Hamas peace proposal is 145-day ceasefire, return of all hostages and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, reports say
Supreme court. Hearing to focus on Trump’s eligibility for 2024 election
Vladimir Putin. Russian president tells Tucker Carlson US ‘needs to stop supplying weapons’ to Ukraine
Hawaii. State rules against public carrying of guns without permit citing ‘aloha spirit’
Donald Trump. Former president says he would encourage Russia to attack Nato allies who pay too little
‘A hostile takeover.’ Inside tech billionaires’ push to reshape San Francisco politics
US foreign policy. Senate approves $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Politics. Tom Suozzi wins House seat vacated by disgraced George Santos in boost for Biden
Trump to attend hush money case in New York while Fani Willis faces misconduct hearing in Georgia
Alexei Navalny: US and UK hit out at Putin over critic’s death in prison
‘Navalny was murdered.’ Death of Kremlin critic confirmed by his representatives
Donald Trump. Rightwing mega-donors drift back to former president as election rematch looms
New York. Fossil fuel lobbyists ‘aiding and abetting’ climate crisis, research reveals
Water. At least 60% of US population may face ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water, tests suggest
The far right. Ron DeSantis ally Chris Rufo has close ties with ‘dissident right’ magazine
More than 2,000 unhoused people died in LA in 2023 amid housing and fentanyl crises
US announces more than 500 sanctions against Russia
‘My embryos aren’t safe here.’ US patients struggling with infertility scramble after Alabama IVF ruling
South Carolina. Nikki Haley says ‘I have a duty’ to stay in race despite latest loss to Trump
Donald Trump appeals $454m ruling in New York civil fraud case
Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians, UN rights expert says
Strong showing by Gaza protest vote in swing state Michigan sends message to Biden
Hamas warns it could end hostage talks after more than 100 Palestinains killed near aid trucks
MARCH
‘I don’t know how to live without you.’: Yulian Navalnaya says goodbye to husband Alexei Navalny as he is buried in Moscow
US aircraft carry out airdrops of aid to Gaza with 38,000 meals
Israel-Gaza war. Hamas delegation arrives for ceasefire talks in Cairo
Supreme court to issue decisions with Trump ballot eligibility case pending
Donald Trump likely to win primaries as 16 US states vote
Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign; Biden calls Trump ‘wounded, dangerous’ candidate
US health secretary on Alabama’s IVF ruling: ‘Pandora’s box was opened’ after fall of Roe
Biden hits 2024 campaign trail after fiery State of the Union speech attacking Trump
The election no one wants. US presidential poll ‘like choosing between a hedgehog and a porcupine’
Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel more than helping’ it, says Biden
US conservative thinktank’s links to extremist fraternal order
Robert Hur to defend hearing on Biden classified documents case begins as transcripts show nuanced picture
Tesla to T-Mobile. Companies paid top executives more than they paid in US taxes – report
Alexander Smirnov. US firm that paid indicted FBI informant tied to Trump associates in Dubai, records reveal
Fani Willis. Georgia district attorney can continue in Trump election case if deputy is removed
Gaza. Top senator calls on Biden to ‘use all levers’ to pressure Israel
‘He hasn’t been listening.’ How the uncommitted movement rocked Biden over Gaza
Donald Trump. Putin bromance has US intelligence officials fearing second Trump term
Revealed. Documents shed light on shadowy US far-right fraternal order
Texas border: appeals court to hear more arguments as experts warn of chaos if arrest law eventually allowed
Israel-Gaza war. US calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza with draft UN resolution
US call for Gaza ceasefire vetoed at UN; Israel to go into Rafah with or without US support, Netanyahu says
Moscow concert hall attack. Putin tells Russians Ukraine linked to attack which killed 133, claims denied by Kyiv officials
Russia. New Islamic State video claim it carried out Moscow concert hall attack
Israel-Gaza: UN security council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire passes, as US abstains
Francis Scott Key bridge collapse: six people are still missing, officials say
Baltimore bridge collapse. Six presumed victims all from Latin America
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating $8bn fraud that led to FTX collapse
Revealed. Professor behind extremist site that spread conspiracies
‘Death at any moment.’ Fights break out as Gazans compete over airdropped aid
Benjamin Netanyahu. Thousands of Israeli protesters call for prime minister’s removal
APRIL
Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as Hamas-run media office says hundreds of Palestinians killed
‘Not a normal war’ Doctors say children have been targeted by Israeli snipers in Gaza
‘The machine did it coldly.’ Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets
US reportedly approved more bombs for Israel on day of aid convoy strike; pressure grows on Biden to act
Gaza. Israeli inquiry blames WCK aid killings on ‘grave errors’ by military personnel
Analysis. Trump’s bizarre, vindictive incoherence has to be heard in full to be believed
Israel. Tens of thousands rally against Netanyahu as Gaza war reaches six month mark
‘Witness history.’ Excitement builds ahead of total solar eclipse in US, Mexico and Canada
Ohio. State to purchase mobile homes to train public school staff in firearms
Arizona Republicans who cheered fall of Roe U-turn to denounce 1864 abortion ban
Gun control. US will require background checks for shows and online firearm sales
Israel says aid trucks have entered Gaza after US official warns famine has begun
Abortion. Democrats bank on issue in 2024 as Arizona and Florida push stakes higher
Iran attack on Israel takes Middle East to ‘edge of a precipice’, says German foreign minister
France joins western allies in calling for Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attack
Israel violated international law with attack on Iranian diplomatic buildings in Syria, says UN
Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint
Pesticides. Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high risk, analysis finds
Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US House Republicans erupt into open warfare over Ukraine aid package vote
US House finally approves $61bn in military aid for Ukraine
Donald Trump is New York court as hush-money trial continues for opening statements
Trump hush-money trial: judge hears arguments on whether former president violated gag order
Abortion. US supreme court to hear arguments in key case on emergency care
Harvey Weinstein. New York court overturns 2020 rape conviction
Donald Trump in court as cross-examination of David Pecker continues
Google. Workers accused tech giant of ‘tantrum’ after 50 fired over Israel contract protest
Middle East crisis: Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah invasion, says White House
Ron DeSantis. Florida ‘callously’ strips healthcare from thousands of children despite new law
Campus protest. Pro-Palestinian protesters take over Columbia University building
MAY
Rival protest groups violently clash at UCLA; police arrest dozens at Columbia
US campus protests: more than 100 people arrested as police raid UCLA encampment
Campus protests. Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at New York University and New School
Israel-Gaza war. Hopes of ceasefire rise as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo
Middle East crisis: Netnayahu says he cannot accept ending war in Gaza now as that would keep Hamas in power
Israel-Gaza war. Thousands of Palestinians evacuate eastern Rafah amid Israeli attack threat
Rafah assault ‘a political calamity and humanitarian nightmare,’ warns UN chief
‘I could not feel greater despair.’ World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
Gaza. More than 100,000 flee Rafah as Israel steps up strikes, says UN
Ex-Trump aide tells trial he was ‘very upset’ by Stormy Daniels’ story
Israel-Gaza war: IDF orders evacuation of central Rafah as it prepares to expand its offensive
‘Strategic and moral mistakes.’ US politicians step up condemnation of Israel over Gaza
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer and fixer, called to testify in hush-money trial
Cohen continues testimony after revealing Trump told him to ‘take care’ of Daniels story
Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Michael Cohen to be cross-examined byTrump’s lawyers in hush-money trial
‘Magic David called.’ David Copperfield repeatedly contacted Jeffrey Epstein
Israel-Gaza war: Hamas ‘rejects’ any military presence in Gaza as aid begins to arrive along US-made pier
Middle East: helicopter carrying Iran’s president crashes in mountains, official says
Israeli ministers condemn ICC arrest warrant call as ‘scandalous’
Israeli soldiers and police tipping off groups that attack Gaza aid trucks
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame it on Biden
Supreme court to issue decisions as calls grow for Alito to recuse himself after second rightwing flag revealed at home
At least 66 members of far-right group in rural Oregon standing for office
US cities have paid out nearly $150m to settle police brutality lawsuits since George Floyd killing
Hamas’ armed wing says it has launched ‘big missile’ attack on Tel Aviv
EU foreign policy chief ‘horrified’ by Rafah attack as Macron says he is ‘outraged’
Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry
Biden and Harris head to Philadelphia to rally Black voters as dismal approval ratings persist
How a US far-right group is influencing anti-gay policies in Africa
Donald Trump’s lawyer says he will ‘vigorously fight’ conviction; global far-right leaders express for Trump
JUNE
Israel’s opposition leader urges Netanyahu to accept ceasefire proposal
Israel accepts Biden’s Gaza plan but it ‘is not a good deal’, says Netanyahu aide
Republican-led House committee questions Anthony Fauci on Covid origins
Biden attacks Trump as ‘convicted felon’ after 34-count guilty verdict in hush-money trial
Israel prepared for ‘strong action’ in north near Lebanon, says Netanyahu
Judge orders Steve Bannon to begin prison sentence by 1 July
‘Greed.’ John Deere rolls out hundreds of US layoffs and sends work to Mexico
Donald Trump. Ex-president to escalate blame on trial judge Juan Merchan if sentenced to prison
Israel-Gaza war. Outrage over ‘massacre’ in Gaza as Israel rescued four hostages
Israel. Prospect of hostage deal recedes as far-right minister signals opposition
Project 2025. Trump’s plot would take ‘wrecking ball’ to US institutions key Democrat warns
Republicans vow to block Democrats’ effort to enforce ethics code in supreme court
G7: US and Ukraine to sign 10-year security agreement at summit
Donald Trump. Lawyers turn focus to classified documents case after New York verdict
Arizona. Documents detail Republican push to force hand counts in election
Silicon Valley. Sam Bankman-Fried funded a group with racist ties, FTX wants its $5m back
Donald Trump. Ex-president looking for ‘fighter’ as Republican running mate
‘Willing to fight.’ EPA chief vows to take on Republican-led states over pollution rules rollback
Putin in Pyongyang. Russia and North Korea claim strategic pact is ‘peaceful and defensive’
Deadly heat in Mexico and US made 35 times more likely by global heating
Elected officials in sweltering US states prioritizing fossil fuel cash over people
Eight-year-old pekingese Wild Thang wins World’s Ugliest Dog contest
Israel-Gaza war. ‘They miscalculated’: Gaza’s floating aid pier failing to deliver in rough seas
Israeli documents show expansive effort to shape US discourse around Gaza war
Julian Assange en route to US Pacific island after accepting US plea deal
Two US astronauts remain in space as Boeing analyzes Starliner problems
US supreme court to issue decisions as term enters final stretch with blockbuster rulings outstanding
‘Defcon 1 moment’: Biden’s debate performance sends Democrats into panic
Could vice-president be a winner for the Democrats if Biden steps aside?
President to meet with his family amid pressures to step down after debate