Americas

Scarlett Johansson ties knot with comedian Colin Jost

American actor Johansson and Jost, a writer and comedian on the television sketch show "Saturday Night Live," started dating about three years ago and got engaged in May 2019.

Instagram to introduce changes to stop spread of fake election news

The development comes as social media companies face increasing pressure to combat election-related misinformation and prepare for the possibility of violence or poll place intimidation around the November 3 US presidential vote.

US to use Iranian fuel sale proceeds to aid terror victims

The US government in August seized 1.1 million barrels of fuel from four Iranian tankers that were en route to Venezuela. The fuel has since been sold, and officials say the proceeds will go to a special fund for victims of state-sponsored terrorism.

Record-breaking early voting in US election tops 80 million

The record-breaking pace, more than 58 percent of the total 2016 turnout, reflects intense interest in the vote, in which incumbent Donald Trump, a Republican, is up against Democratic nominee Joe Biden, the former vice president.

Trump trails in virtually every poll, but can he beat the odds again?

The US election is heating up as many predict a Biden victory, but undecided voters could go any way and we could possibly see a 2016-like situation.

Is the US media taking sides or learning from the 2016 election?

The muted response to leaked emails purportedly belonging to Joe Biden’s son Hunter suggests the old rule book has been thrown out the window. But is the lack of coverage reflective of skepticism or partisanship.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block North Carolina ballot extension

The US Supreme Court has allowed election officials in two battleground states, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, to accept absentee ballots for up to nine days after Election Day.

Harris tells Tucson voters 'Trump failed,' as Pence campaigns in Wisconsin

US Vice President encourages people to take advantage of early voting and cast their ballot immediately. California Senator Kamala Harris slammed President Donald Trump for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Big Tech expect solid earning despite politics

Giants of Big Tech are slated to disclose how their businesses faired in the third quarter of this year with firm financial footing despite turbulent politics and the coronavirus pandemic.

Hurricane Zeta slams into Louisiana with 'life-threatening' surge

Zeta crashes into storm-weary Louisiana with New Orleans squarely in its path, pelting homes and businesses with rain and howling winds, and knocking out power to thousands.

Trump holds rally, Biden attends Covid-19 briefing as cases soar

With less than a week of US presidential voting left, President Trump is holding mass rallies despite a US surge in coronavirus cases.

Clashes in Philadelphia for a second night after police kill Black man

The fresh unrest came a day after 27-year-old Walter Wallace was killed by police in front of his mother after his family called for an ambulance to get him help with a mental health crisis.