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The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised.

A franchisee of the fast-food restaurant is accused of refusing an employee time off to observe the Sabbath, which is on Saturday in her Christian church.

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington DC a year ago.

Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.

The US government was unable to make a definitive determination on the alleged UFO sightings filmed around the world.

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

Rescue crews spotted the hiker's remains in a densely wooded area, with injuries "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter".

It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

The Hawaiian monk seal is among the world’s most endangered marine mammals, and disturbing or harming one can lead to fines or criminal penalties.

Parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted.

The two leaders have a strained relationship and will be closely watched for signs of a breakthrough over tariffs and other issues.

Researchers warn that foreign actors are meddling in the Alberta separatist movement in ways that threaten Canada’s "democratic integrity".