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Crunch deal to raise US debt ceiling passes through House of Representatives

A crunch deal to raise the US debt ceiling has been voted through by the House of Representatives. The agreement – which aims to avert a potentially catastrophic scenario

2023-06-01

‘Don’t rule out’ COVID-19 lab leak theory, Chinese scientist says

The possibility COVID-19 could have leaked from a Chinese lab should not be ruled out, a former top Chinese government scientist has said. Professor George Gao, the former head

2023-05-30

Winner of $2bn lottery jackpot sued by man who claims ticket was stolen from him

The winner of a $2bn Powerball jackpot is being sued by a man who claims the winning ticket was stolen from him before the draw. The win in the

2023-05-30

Mother pleads guilty to murder after six-year-old son starves to death in Arizona

A mother has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse over the death of her six-year-old son in Arizona. Elizabeth Archibeque, 26, reached a plea deal with prosecutors this

2023-05-30