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What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US?
Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.
September 25, 2026US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
August 8, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
August 7, 2026What in the World
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
July 14, 2026Air Products to exit Louisiana clean energy project; flags $2.9 billion hit - Reuters
Air Products to exit Louisiana clean energy project; flags $2.9 billion hit Reuters
June 30, 2026US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
June 23, 2026New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
June 20, 2026US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says - Reuters
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says Reuters
June 12, 2026Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout - Reuters
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout Reuters
June 8, 2026Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest - Reuters
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to US Supreme Court to avoid re-arrest Reuters
May 22, 2026Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.
May 20, 2026Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'
Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.
May 20, 2026US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers Reuters
May 19, 2026Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
May 18, 2026Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary - Reuters
Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary Reuters
May 17, 2026Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
May 17, 2026Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district - Reuters
Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district Reuters
May 9, 2026Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
May 1, 2026Exclusive: Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Woodside struggles to sell LNG volumes at Louisiana LNG plant, sources say Reuters
April 30, 2026US to loan companies up to 92.5 million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil - Reuters
US to loan companies up to 92.5 million barrels of Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means - Reuters
Trump names Nicole Saphier as Surgeon General pick, withdraws Means Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls
Trump also named his third pick for the role. doctor and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.
April 30, 2026US Supreme Court guts key provision of Voting Rights Act - Reuters
US Supreme Court guts key provision of Voting Rights Act Reuters
April 29, 2026Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
April 23, 2026One person killed and 5 hurt in Louisiana shopping centre shooting
Police said the incident happened when two groups began shooting at each other after an argument in the food court.
April 23, 2026What is the Fisa law Trump wants extended and why are lawmakers resisting?
Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.
April 18, 2026'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France
Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.
April 17, 2026Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
April 14, 2026French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
April 14, 2026US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
April 13, 2026Iran war's energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption - Reuters
Iran war's energy impact forces world to pay up, cut consumption Reuters
March 21, 2026Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants - Reuters
Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants Reuters
March 9, 2026How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
March 9, 2026Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation - Reuters
Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislation Reuters
March 8, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech - Reuters
Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech Reuters
February 24, 2026Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland - Reuters
Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland Reuters
February 22, 2026Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect - Reuters
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect Reuters
February 20, 2026