Simon Marks
Republicans projected to win House of Representatives, Pelosi announces she won't seek leadership role
Republicans are projected to win the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections.
The victory is far from the dominating "red wave" Republicans had anticipated but it will cause problems… Audio
Donald Trump officially announces presidential bid
Former US President Donald Trump has announced he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
At his Florida Mar-a-Lago estate, he made a speech about his candidacy that was filled… Audio
Florida man announces run for US presidency
Former US president Donald Trump has confirmed he will run for the 2024 US presidential election at an announcement at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Our US correspondent Simon Marks spoke with… Audio
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping oppose nuclear weapons in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping say they oppose the use of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine.
The leaders met this morning on the sidelines of the G20 world leaders summit in… Audio
US: Biden congratulates Schumer on retaining Senate majority
To the United States now, where the Republicans are getting closer to scoring a majority in the House , but 19 congressional races - including several in California - remain uncalled. Joining Nathan… Audio
US Midterms: Red wave more of a ripple
It wasn't the red wave widely predicted ahead of yesterday's midterm elections in the United States.
The republicans still look like they will take control of the the House of Representatives albeit… Audio
US Mid-terms: not quite the red wave expected
The dust is still settling in the US mid-term elections - joining Nathan Rarere with the fallout is our correspondent in Washington, Simon Marks. Audio
US: mid-term elections underway
Let's head to the United States now where the mid-term elections are well underway. The pollsters have the Republicans slightly ahead in most key races, so are the House and Senate turning red? Who… Audio
Counting down to US midterms tomorrow
The United States is counting down to the midterm election day tomorrow.
Polling analysis by data journalism site FiveThirtyEight gives Republicans a 55% chance of winning the senate and an 83%… Audio
Race to rally support in Pennsylvania ahead of midterms
US President Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama both hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania this weekend to stump for their fellow Democrats ahead of the midterm elections on Wednesday.
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US: Democrats and Republicans bring out the big guys
Polls for the midterm elections close on November 8 but the parties are bringing out the big guns Latest figures from NBC show more than 40 million people have already voted. Joining Nathan Rarere is… Audio
Paul Pelosi still in hospital after hammer attack
The 82-year-old husband of the US House of Representatives speaker remains in hospital after an intruder hit him in the head with a hammer.
The suspect reportedly shouted "where's Nancy" during the… Audio
Mikhail Gorbachev remembered as a titan on the world stage
Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union has died in Moscow at the age of 91.
He was a titan on the world stage - a young reformer who wowed the west with his promises to… Audio
Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan
The US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, has landed in Taiwan, despite warnings by China.
Pelosi is on a tour of Asia, and while Taiwan is not an official stop on the tour, she had been widely… Audio
Pelosi starts Asia tour, Taiwan visit not confirmed
US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has now left for her tour of Asia - but it's not yet known whether that will include a visit to Taiwan.
Pelosi is set to visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea… Audio
Former US president Donald Trump labels country 'cesspool of crime'
Former US President Donald Trump focused on law and order in his first speech in Washington since leaving office, calling the country a "cesspool of crime".
This comes as his role in the 6… Audio
US Capitol riots: Trump ally's ties with extremist groups
The committee investigating the US Capitol riots is providing an inside look into Trump's circle of election deniers, and their ties with extremist groups on 6 January.
Washington correspondent Simon… Audio
USA: 4th of July celebrations marred by violent shootings
To the US now where they're still coming to terms with yet another mass-shooting. Just over 24 hours ago, attendees of a 4th of July parade in a suburb of Chicago were targeted from the roof tops by… Audio
The latest on a surprise hearing into Capitol riots
A surprise hearing by the US Congressional Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riots has been taking place this morning with some extraordinary testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson who was a… Audio
States quick to criminalise abortion after SCOTUS decision
To the United States, where some states have already made it illegal for a woman to get an abortion, with clinics forced to close their doors and women needing treatment to cross state lines to get… Audio