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We are told we live in an era of strongmen. The narrative also runs that these strongmen stick together. From the cozy relationship between China and Russia at the UN Security Council — led by Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin — to the mutual support of the likes of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin […] More
US president accuses group of promoting disinformation and says it ‘must be held accountable’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Play Video 1:34 Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization – video Donald Trump was condemned for putting countless lives at risk on Tuesday when he announced the US is freezing […] More
Combating the coronavirus pandemic requires reliable data for projecting infection rates, the effectiveness of mitigation steps and casualties. There are many subsets to consider: where it is spreading, transmission sources, demographic profiles, assessment of mitigation and treatment options, and lessons learned. But all of this is tentative at best given that we are not even […] More
March 25 marked the fifth anniversary since a Saudi-led coalition of Arab states, with direct support from the US, launched its campaign of airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The air campaign has gone hand-in-hand with an effort by Saudi and Yemeni forces opposing the Houthis to regain territory from the rebels. The Houthi […] More
Play Video 2:07 Barack Obama has endorsed Joe Biden for president, coming off the electoral sidelines to help unite the Democratic party before what will almost certainly be a historically divisive election campaign Obama endorses Biden for president in attempt to unite Democratic party More
President is eager to reopen US economy while New York governor says Trump ‘doesn’t have total authority’ Coronavirus – live US updates Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Play Video 1:08 Trump spoiling for a fight over reopening economy, says Cuomo – video In a bizarre exchange on Tuesday, Donald Trump and Andrew […] More
EPA chief Wheeler says current soot regulations are adequate despite research that shows stricter rules could save thousands of lives Fine particles, which come from the burning of coal, oil and wood, penetrate the respiratory system Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration has said it will not tighten rules for soot pollution, […] More
Cuomo says he will not be forced to unsafely open economy Trump claims ‘total authority’ and attacks media in chaotic briefing Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Play Video Coronavirus: governor Cuomo provides update on outbreak in New York – watch live 9.58am […] More
