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Joe Biden

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, DC. The hearing was a rare opportunity for lawmakers to question the leader of the short-form social media video app about the company's relationship with its Chinese owner, ByteDance, and how they handle users' sensitive personal data.

Is this the end of TikTok in the West?

President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)
President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)

US President Joe Biden welcomes Vladimir Putin ICC arrest warrant

Tiger King. In short, Joe Exotic doesn't like Carole Baskin.
Tiger King. In short, Joe Exotic doesn't like Carole Baskin.

Netflix Tiger King star reveals candidacy for US Presidential Election

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

US President Joe Biden speaking at a conference this week. Picture: Getty Images
US President Joe Biden speaking at a conference this week. Picture: Getty Images

Biden administration considering revival of Trump-era migration policy

Vladimir Putin's regime exists in an Orwellian alternative universe, where war is good and peace is defeat (Picture: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)
Vladimir Putin's regime exists in an Orwellian alternative universe, where war is good and peace is defeat (Picture: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

Joyce McMillan: World has no option but to fight delusional Putin

Taiwan's armed forces take part in a live-fire military exercise simulating an invasion by China (Picture: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)
Taiwan's armed forces take part in a live-fire military exercise simulating an invasion by China (Picture: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)

West must prepare for China joining Putin behind his new Iron Curtain

US President Joe Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
US President Joe Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

World Explained: How do world leaders make secret visits to war zones?

US President Joe Biden (R) is greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) during a surprise visit to Kyiv.
US President Joe Biden (R) is greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) during a surprise visit to Kyiv.

US president Joe Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv

Joe Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv on February 20, 2023. Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images
Joe Biden walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv on February 20, 2023. Photo by DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images

11 pictures of President Biden meeting Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv visit

General Glen VanHerck, Commander of US Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, arrives for a closed-door briefing for senators.
General Glen VanHerck, Commander of US Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, arrives for a closed-door briefing for senators.

Why we shouldn't be concerned about the UFOs shot down over the US

Mystery surrounds four unidentified objects that have been shot down over North America, with the US military stating that “nothing has been ruled out.”
Mystery surrounds four unidentified objects that have been shot down over North America, with the US military stating that “nothing has been ruled out.”

Chinese spy balloons? Mystery surrounds four flying objects shot down by US

A US fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden, with military officials saying they are unsure how three of the unidentified flying objects had been able to stay aloft.
A US fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden, with military officials saying they are unsure how three of the unidentified flying objects had been able to stay aloft.

US jets down fourth ‘unidentified object"

US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC (Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address at the Capitol in Washington, DC (Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

As globalisation falters, world heads towards dangerous future – Joyce McMillan

US president Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty
US president Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Analysis: Why Biden's State of the Union could ramp up tensions with China

A large balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it. Picture: Chad Fish via AP
A large balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it. Picture: Chad Fish via AP

China threatens 'further actions' after US shoots down 'spying' balloon

Cameron Carter-Vickers had no shortage of motivational messages ahead of representing the United States in the World Cup. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Cameron Carter-Vickers had no shortage of motivational messages ahead of representing the United States in the World Cup. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

How Joe Biden and Ted Lasso helped frame Celtic defender's World Cup memories

The FBI is searching President Joe Biden's home in Delaware as part of an investigation into classified documents.
The FBI is searching President Joe Biden's home in Delaware as part of an investigation into classified documents.

FBI search President Biden's home in Delaware

Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff
Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff

Joe Biden announces Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff

A Challenger II Main Battle Tank will be sent to Ukraine along with German Leopard 2 battle tanks to bolster Kyiv's forces in their fight against Russia.
A Challenger II Main Battle Tank will be sent to Ukraine along with German Leopard 2 battle tanks to bolster Kyiv's forces in their fight against Russia.

Why did Germany take so long in sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?

The war in Ukraine has raised many human rights issues, the report said.
The war in Ukraine has raised many human rights issues, the report said.

‘Global North’ governments can no longer be relied upon to defend Human Rights

All flights across the US have been grounded due to a technical error following an issue with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) computer system and their Notice to Air Missions system.
All flights across the US have been grounded due to a technical error following an issue with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) computer system and their Notice to Air Missions system.

US flights resume after FAA alert system stops processing updates

Jair Bolsonaro has been in the US for the past ten days.
Jair Bolsonaro has been in the US for the past ten days.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital in the US

The ceasefire status between Russia and Ukraine is uncertain. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
The ceasefire status between Russia and Ukraine is uncertain. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Putin-ordered truce uncertain as Ukraine reject ceasefire

House Republicans have for the second day been unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a suitable alternative.
House Republicans have for the second day been unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a suitable alternative.

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly voted down for House speaker role

The mothers, wives and relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war gather at Mykhailivs'ka Square, demanding to liberate their loved ones with a prisoner exchange with Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine in December. Picture: Getty Images
The mothers, wives and relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war gather at Mykhailivs'ka Square, demanding to liberate their loved ones with a prisoner exchange with Russia in Kyiv, Ukraine in December. Picture: Getty Images

What next for governments already dealing with Covid, war and climate change?

At least 49 people have died across the United States – 28 in New York state alone – amid blizzard conditions. Twitter page of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul via AP
At least 49 people have died across the United States – 28 in New York state alone – amid blizzard conditions. Twitter page of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul via AP

Death toll rises amid US winter freeze

Joe Biden, seen with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House, has pledged to 'stick with Ukraine, as long as it takes' (Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Joe Biden, seen with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House, has pledged to 'stick with Ukraine, as long as it takes' (Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

How Joe Biden repaired US relationships with the rest of the world in 2022

The January 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.
The January 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.

January 6 panel final report describes Donald Trump ‘conspiracy’

Volodymyr Zelensky gave a Ukrainian national flag signed by soldiers on the frontline to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and US Vice President Kamala Harris (Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Volodymyr Zelensky gave a Ukrainian national flag signed by soldiers on the frontline to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and US Vice President Kamala Harris (Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

Europe must fill gap if Republicans cut US aid to Ukraine – Scotsman comment

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky presents a medal from a Ukrainian soldier to U.S. President Joe Biden during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky presents a medal from a Ukrainian soldier to U.S. President Joe Biden during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House

Volodymyr Zelensky thanks ‘every American’ in speech to US Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to visit Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known foreign trip since Russia’s invasion began in February.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is to visit Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known foreign trip since Russia’s invasion began in February.

Zelensky to meet Biden and address US Congress as war rages on

Donald Trump tosses hats to supporters during a rally in August this year in Waukesha, Wisconsin (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Donald Trump tosses hats to supporters during a rally in August this year in Waukesha, Wisconsin (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Trump remains a dangerous figure in a volatile and angry America – Henry McLeish

This video grab taken from a footage shown by Russian state media shows US basketball star Brittney Griner (L) during a swap of prisoners with Viktor Bout (2ndR), a Russian notorious arms dealer(Photo by -/Russian State Media/AFP via Getty Images)
This video grab taken from a footage shown by Russian state media shows US basketball star Brittney Griner (L) during a swap of prisoners with Viktor Bout (2ndR), a Russian notorious arms dealer(Photo by -/Russian State Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Brittney Griner release shows Biden can't keep relying on populist politics

Russia has freed basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, US officials say.
Russia has freed basketball star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, US officials say.

US trades basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer in prisoner swap

Herschel Walker is one of numerous Republican candidates backed by Donald Trump to have suffered defeat in the US midterms. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty
Herschel Walker is one of numerous Republican candidates backed by Donald Trump to have suffered defeat in the US midterms. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty

Georgia loss a further blow to Donald Trump

Russian president Vladimir Putin. Picture: Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
Russian president Vladimir Putin. Picture: Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Russia rejects pull-out from Ukraine as condition for talks

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, is seen on a screen during a House Select Committee hearing to Investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, is seen on a screen during a House Select Committee hearing to Investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

US Oath Keepers militia leader found guilty over violent plot linked to Donald T...

Donald Trump will be reinstated to Twitter
Donald Trump will be reinstated to Twitter

Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump’s Twitter account

US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
US President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

Why has China been described as the ‘biggest state-based threat’ to the UK?

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the APEC Leaders' Informal Dialogue with Guests event during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok in November. Picture: Athit Perawongmetha/AFP via Getty Images)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the APEC Leaders' Informal Dialogue with Guests event during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok in November. Picture: Athit Perawongmetha/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden's administration moves to shield Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder

Republicans are on track to cobble together what could be the party’s narrowest majority in the House of Representatives of the 21st century, rivalling 2001, when Republicans had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents.
Republicans are on track to cobble together what could be the party’s narrowest majority in the House of Representatives of the 21st century, rivalling 2001, when Republicans had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents.

Republicans win House of Representatives with slim majority

NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

What are article 4 and 5 of the NATO Treaty?

Donald Trump's speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida marked the launch of his 2024 presidential campaign. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Donald Trump's speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida marked the launch of his 2024 presidential campaign. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Analysis: Trump rehashes playbook as he seeks to cow Republican challengers

A police van patrols the roads around the blast site
A police van patrols the roads around the blast site

Missile strike appears to have been 'unfortunate accident' says Polish president

US President Joe Biden speaks to media about the Democrats keeping the Senate before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
US President Joe Biden speaks to media about the Democrats keeping the Senate before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Missile which killed two in Poland ‘unlikely’ to have come from Russia

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced that he was seeking another term in office and officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump announced that he was seeking another term in office and officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Donald Trump launches bid to return to the White House

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House with an announcement Tuesday night, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Donald Trump announcement today: What time is Donald Trump speech?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Ngurah Rai International Airport ahead of the G20 in Bali, Indonesia.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Ngurah Rai International Airport ahead of the G20 in Bali, Indonesia.

Analysis: What will Rishi Sunak hope to achieve at the G20?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to Russian journalists. Picture, AP
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to Russian journalists. Picture, AP

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov taken to hospital

US President Joe Biden speaks to media about the Democrats keeping the Senate before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
US President Joe Biden speaks to media about the Democrats keeping the Senate before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Democrats keep control of the US Senate for next two years

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is seen by many as a rival to Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. Picture: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty
Florida governor Ron DeSantis is seen by many as a rival to Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. Picture: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty

'Red mirage' in US midterms leaves Republicans questioning Donald Trump

Twitter Blue leads to mass impersonations of high-profile persons and companies.
Twitter Blue leads to mass impersonations of high-profile persons and companies.

Chaos as Twitter Blue sees surge in verified impersonators

Joe Biden and the Democratic party restricted midterm election losses to just a handful of seats, whereas Barack Obama lost almost 70 in 2010 (Picture: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
Joe Biden and the Democratic party restricted midterm election losses to just a handful of seats, whereas Barack Obama lost almost 70 in 2010 (Picture: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Joyce McMillan: Bland Biden gives hope to centre-left across the West

Twitter Blue, the social media platform’s subscription service that allows users to buy a blue verification badge for the first time, has gone live in the UK.
Twitter Blue, the social media platform’s subscription service that allows users to buy a blue verification badge for the first time, has gone live in the UK.

Twitter Blue paid-for verification badges go live in the UK

Pastoralists from the Gabra community walk among carcasses of dead sheep and goats in Marsabit county, Kenya, earlier this year after a devastating drought (Picture: Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images)
Pastoralists from the Gabra community walk among carcasses of dead sheep and goats in Marsabit county, Kenya, earlier this year after a devastating drought (Picture: Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images)

World must help the most climate-vulnerable people on planet – Dr Richard Dixon

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A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images
Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images

Panic has set in within SNP, say party insiders

Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire
Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list