As global plastics treaty talks open, countries are divided

Petrochemical lobby and some governments oppose limiting production or banning certain chemicals

Columbia University cancels in-person classes as Gaza protests grow

More than a 100 arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US campuses amid angry confrontations

Trump ‘corrupted’ 2016 election, prosecutors say as hush money trial opens

The former president broke the law by trying to cover up sexual encounters with a porn star and a Playboy model, court told

US blocks UN from recognising Palestinian state through membership

Britain and Switzerland abstain, while the remaining 12 council members voted yes

US set to vote on aid to Ukraine and Israel

Right-wing Republicans to oppose move, while the left will object to aid for Israel

Biden calls for higher Chinese metal tariffs in battleground state Pennsylvania

US president seeks union support as he campaigns in Pittsburgh ahead of November election

Fed’s Jerome Powell says restrictive policy needs more time

‘Lack of further progress’ in reaching inflation target to keep rates higher for longer

The outlook for Baltimore harbour after bridge collapse

New channel for commercial shipping is expected  by end-April and full port access a month later

US Supreme Court hears man’s bid to avoid obstruction charge

The outcome could have implications for the prosecution of Donald Trump

Ukranian man turns to Argentina to lay complaint of torture against Russia

Prosecutors in Kyiv are overwhelmed with allegations of war crimes

FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse

Investigation to focus on whether the crew left the port knowing the freighter had serious problems with its systems, says report

Prosecutors seek fines over Trump’s gag order violations at hush money trial

Selection of 12 jurors and six alternates from a pool of Manhattan residents gets under way

Surprising rise in US retail sales point to solid economy

The report from the commerce department bolsters expectations that the Fed could delay cutting interest rates until September

Haiti formalises transitional council

The long-delayed move is intended as the first step in restoring security to the gang-ravaged country

Team Trump on US Supreme Court’s agenda

Cases involve the former president Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution and the outcome could undo several other charges against him ahead of November  election