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55% of mainland Chinese back full-scale war to take control of Taiwan: poll

Just over half of mainland Chinese support a full-scale war to take control of Taiwan, according to a new survey that offers a rare insight into public opinion as Beijing takes an increasingly assertive stance towards the island.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

A frail Sen. Dianne Feinstein continues to vote as new details emerge about her health

WASHINGTON — It's police week here at the nation's Capitol, and, with law enforcement officers flowing through the halls, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up several bills meant to support the police.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023

A year after Dobbs leak, Democrats still see abortion driving 2024 voters

As more states move to restrict abortion rights, Democrats see it as a top issue in next year's elections.

Roll Call · May 18, 2023

‘What was CNN thinking?’: our panel on Donald Trump’s town hall

Lies, ridicule and applause from a pliable audience – the ex-president gave the audience what they came for, much to the discredit of CNN

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023

Four barmy statements fact-checked from Donald Trump's bizarre town hall rant with CNN

Last night former President Donald Trump appeared on stage at a town hall hosted by CNN, which in the past he branded "fake news" and the "liberal media", as he prepares for a potential election run in 2024

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

Liz Truss’s plan to visit Taiwan called ‘worst kind of Instagram diplomacy’

Alicia Kearns, foreign affairs select committee chair, launches blistering attack on former prime minister

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Elon Musk appears to entertain conspiracy theory that Texas mall shooting was a ‘psyop’

This isn’t the first time Mr Musk has entertained conspiracy theories about violence inspired by right wing actors.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Elon Musk appears to entertain conspiracy theory that Texas shooting was a ‘psyop’

This isn’t the first time Mr Musk has entertained conspiracy theories about violence inspired by right wing actors.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Liz Truss to visit Taiwan and give speech that could upset UK’s China strategy

Ex-PM, who is trying to revive career, says she will ‘show solidarity’ with Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visit sparked furore

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023

Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table

Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023