Taylor defeated conservative rival Maria Lazar, providing another gauge of Democrats’ durability in midterms Wisconsin voters sent another liberal justice to the state supreme court, with Chris Taylor beating conservative Maria Lazar and giving liberals a 5-2 edge on the high court.

This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reached Sign up for Breaking News US email alerts During a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, vice-president JD...

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates Political leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening, after Donald Trump announced...

Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam Orla Wates, reportedly killed in a road accident, is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".