Elissa Steedman

Joe Biden has reneged on his promise not to pardon his son over federal gun felonies and tax crimes. His eleventh-hour decision isn't the first controversial use of presidential clemency powers in US history.  

The Devil Wears Prada Musical has premiered in London's West End but its composer, Sir Elton John, was unable to watch the performance after losing his vision.  

Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon has been temporarily closed as lava continues to spill from a volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Some first home buyers could find their way into the market sooner under a new federal government scheme. Here's what to know. 

A Venezuelan migrant who was in the US illegally has been found guilty of murdering US nursing student Laken Riley, whose killing became a rallying cry for Donald Trump and his supporters during his election campaign.

British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate in which two vehicles were stolen. 

The Miss Universe 2024 pageant has featured its first contestant in her 40s after lifting its decades-long age limit. 

If the sale goes ahead, the Infowars website will be relaunched with satire aimed at conspiracy theorists and right-wing commentators.

With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, concerns around Project 2025 continue to swirl. Here are the policies it puts forward and whether we can expect to see them enacted. 

Donald Trump will return to the White House with what he calls a "powerful mandate". Here's a look at the policies he's put forward. 

Donald Trump will return to the White House in January with a mandate for change. See his path to victory.

Use our interactive election map to explore just how big Donald Trump's victory might be in the end.

Americans are about to head to the polls to decide their next president. Here's a guide to the major political parties in the US and their platforms. 

The presidential race is likely to be decided in a handful of states — but it would be foolish to rule out a surprise this time around.

Nor, mind you, does Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris says Donald Trump's comment that he would protect women whether they "like it or not" shows the former president doesn't understand women's rights as she is joined by singer Jennifer Lopez in a late Las Vegas rally. 

Melanie Albert's vote in the US election won't have as much weight as people in some other states.

Donald Trump has jumped behind the wheel of a campaign-branded rubbish truck, criticising Joe Biden's comments about his "garbage" followers. 

Donald Trump says it was an "honour to be involved" in his New York rally, which he describes as "an absolute love fest". Look back on our blog. 

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have held duelling rallies in swing states, with the former president in Georgia and the vice-president in Michigan. Take a look back at Tuesday's events. 

Donald Trump addressed a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York while Kamala Harris spent the day campaigning "neighbourhood-to-neighbourhood" in Philadelphia. Look back on what happened with our live blog.

Our skies have already been graced by two supermoons this year but tonight's hunter's moon will be the brightest. 

If you're just tuning in as the campaign trail nears its end, here's what you need to know about this year's US election. 

A female brown bear named Grazer is voted the winner of the popular Fat Bear Week poll for a second year running. 

Just four bears remain in contention for the title of beefiest bruin in this year's Fat Bear Week.