Ms Vance says it was a “quip” and she wants people to understand her husband’s larger argument.
Category: World
Japan stocks jump 10% after global markets slump
Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday’s global market sell-off
Biden convenes national security team as fears of Iran attack grow
Iran has vowed to respond to the killing of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week.
Somali police seize hundreds of veils amid security fears
Security forces in Somalia’s Jubaland state are waging a “fight” against the niqab, a police boss says.
Four dead as Hurricane Debby hits Florida coast
The fourth storm of the hurricane season brings fears of catastrophic flooding to the Big Bend region.
UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack
The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq
The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules
The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate.
Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse
An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.
Is the US really heading for recession?
Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way?