US & Canada

TL/DR - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks due to complications from prostate cancer surgery and an ensuing infection, which he kept secret from senior administration officials including President Biden. His secrecy triggered reviews on procedures for notifying the White House if an official needs to transfer…

TL/DR - The U.S. claims that Russia has rejected its substantial proposal to secure the release of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, both detained in Russia on alleged spying charges. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller states that there is “no higher priority” for President Biden and the…