Democrats are planning to increase the number of US Supreme Court justices from nine to 13 in an attempt to swing the court away from a heavy conservative majority.
A twerking dance troupe's performance at the launch of the Australian navy's newest ship has created a multi-layered furore after complaints it was too risque were followed up with criticism of the national broadcaster.
India has recorded more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day as hospitals report severe shortages of beds and oxygen and extra space is found in hotels.
A long-time suspect in the disappearance of California student Kristin Smart almost 25 years ago has been charged with her murder, while his father is accused of helping to conceal her body.
