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Haiti’s Interim Prime Minister Shares A Hopeful Vision
Read More NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Haiti’s interim prime minister, Garry Conille, about his mandate to lift Haiti out of violence and pave the way for elections NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Haiti’s interim prime minister, Garry Conille, about his mandate to lift Haiti out of violence and pave the way for elections
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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Read MoreLow humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.
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Gretchen Whitmer wants to meet far-right plotters who tried to kill her, book reveals
Read More Exclusive: Michigan governor and potential Biden replacement writes in memoir True Gretch of desire for ‘face-to-face’ talks Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan widely spoken of as a possible Democratic candidate for president should Joe Biden cede to growing pressure and leave the race, wants to meet members of a far-right militia who…
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Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl heads to the Yucatan peninsula
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U.S. Officials Plan to Kill Thousands of Owl Species to Save Another From Extinction
Read More To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant to prop up declining spotted…
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Shocking aerial photos show widespread devastation as Hurricane Beryl moves through Caribbean
Read More Hurricane Beryl ‘flattened’ Carriacou Island and destroyed thousands of buildings in the eastern Caribbean Hurricane Beryl ‘flattened’ Carriacou Island and destroyed thousands of buildings in the eastern Caribbean
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White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Read More Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect him from the worst of himself. Worried about signs of ageing and an…
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Hurricane Beryl leaves “Armageddon-like” destruction in Grenada
Read MoreThe rampant destruction comes as experts warn “it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development” on island nations.The rampant destruction comes as experts warn “it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development” on island nations.
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About 90% of people in Gaza displaced since war began, says UN agency
Read More Many have moved more than once, with estimated 1.9m Palestinians relocating since Israel’s invasion, says OCHA About 90% of the population of the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, according to the UN’s humanitarian agency. Andrea De Domenico, head of the UN’s OCHA…
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Americans swat away high fuel prices and gear up for record July 4 travels
Read MoreRecord 71 million people are expected to travel on upcoming long weekend, a growth trajectory similar to pre-pandemic.Record 71 million people are expected to travel on upcoming long weekend, a growth trajectory similar to pre-pandemic.
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Death Valley set to experience potentially the hottest week recorded anywhere on Earth
Read More Fourth of July week will see ‘record-breaking and dangerous heat’, beginning on Independence Day itself, when temperatures predicted to hit 125F Fourth of July week will see ‘record-breaking and dangerous heat’, beginning on Independence Day itself, when temperatures predicted to hit 125F
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Kamala Harris faces political pressure — and opportunity — as Biden struggles
Read More Since President Biden’s debate performance, Vice President Kamala Harris has received more attention than at any time since her early, rocky days as his No. 2. Since President Biden’s debate performance, Vice President Kamala Harris has received more attention than at any time since her early, rocky days as his No. 2.
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It’s the biggest election year in modern history. Will democracy prevail?
Read More This year, more than half the world’s population lives in countries that are choosing leaders. And those choices will tell us a lot about the state of democracy around the world. This year, more than half the world’s population lives in countries that are choosing leaders. And those choices will tell us a…
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Australia politics live: speculation grows that Fatima Payman may leave Labor despite rank-and-file support
Read More At least six Labor branches have passed motions backing Payman in the past two days. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and before my colleague Amy Remeikis comes along…
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DNC committee member proposes alternative way to replace Biden
Read More A former adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan to have an open contest after Biden’s disastrous appearance in the first debate A former adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan to have an open contest after Biden’s disastrous appearance in the first debate
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Emma Navarro’s mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon
Read MoreEmma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon’s third roundEmma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon’s third round
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Brits are poised to punish ruling Conservatives in tomorrow’s vote, polls show
Read More After 14 years in power, the Tories — once dubbed the “natural party of government” — face a drubbing in elections July 4. Rishi Sunak could be the first U.K. prime minister ever to lose his own seat. After 14 years in power, the Tories — once dubbed the “natural party of government”…
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Gazans held in Israeli jails allege abuse
Read More After Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the military incarcerated thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Some are being released and recounting their ordeal and what they describe as torture. After Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the military incarcerated thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. Some are being released and recounting their…
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What to Know About Anti-Syrian Unrest in Turkey
Read More Tensions between enraged Turkish groups and Syrian refugees living in Turkey have reached a boiling point this week, forcing Turkey to close its main border crossing into northwest Syria. The Bab al Hawa border crossing—the main trade and passenger channel for over 3 million people—as well as the Bab al Salam and other…
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Germany will ‘never’ support Ukraine ceasefire – Scholz
Read More Asking Kiev to surrender is unacceptable to Berlin, the German chancellor has said Berlin must not back any call for a truce that would see Kiev admit defeat, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said. As Scholz took questions from members of the Bundestag on Wednesday, Left lawmaker Gesine Loetzsch asked about Germany’s involvement…
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How would replacing Biden actually work? The answer is as murky as the president’s stance on his future
Read More James Zogby sent a memo to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison laying out how to replace Biden in the event that the president does step down, warning: ‘It’s not a coronation’ James Zogby sent a memo to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison laying out how to replace Biden in the event…
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‘Just tore me apart’: More than a dozen dolphins die in mass stranding around Cape Cod
Read More ‘After [the dolphin] passed, I was just heartbroken, to see such a magnificent, majestic animal die, it was a tragedy happening,’ a resident who saw the stranded animals said ‘After [the dolphin] passed, I was just heartbroken, to see such a magnificent, majestic animal die, it was a tragedy happening,’ a resident who…
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Culture minister flashes breasts (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Read More Norwegian Lubna Jaffery has celebrated receiving the “Fag Hag” award for her support of queers by exposing herself Norwegian Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Lubna Jaffery has exposed her breasts at an Oslo Pride event, where she was awarded the “Fag Hag 2024” award for her work. The controversial act received praise…
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Dozens of Democrat lawmakers want Biden out – Bloomberg
Read More The president’s allies in Congress reportedly fear that association with him could drag down their own campaigns Dozens of Democrats in the US Congress are considering signing a letter demanding that President Joe Biden suspend his reelection campaign, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Calls for Biden to withdraw from the race and resign from…
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UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals: Teams, match schedule, start times, venues
Read MoreWhich teams are in Euro 2024’s quarterfinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.Which teams are in Euro 2024’s quarterfinals? When are the games, and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.
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Belarus frees five political prisoners in rare amnesty
Read MoreActivists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.
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Putin and Xi hail ‘stability’ of China-Russia partnership on SCO sidelines
Read MoreThe duo founded central Asian security summit as counterpoint to Western might.The duo founded central Asian security summit as counterpoint to Western might.
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Who is competing to become Iran’s president in the run-off election?
Read MoreTwo candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent?Two candidates are left in the race, Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian. What camps do they represent?
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Texas man dies hiking in area of Grand Canyon that can reach 120F in shade, say officials
Read More Scott Sims, of Austin, Texas, was found semi-conscious on the River Trail, in the Arizona national park Scott Sims, of Austin, Texas, was found semi-conscious on the River Trail, in the Arizona national park
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Farage says he is part of ‘similar phenomenon’ to Andrew Tate among young men
Read More Reform UK leader claims rise of misogynist influencer has been due to a society that creates feelings of ‘emasculation’ UK election live – latest updates Nigel Farage has said he is part of a “similar phenomenon” to the misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, as he claimed that there were forces in society trying to…
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization is bedrock of multipolar world – Putin
Read More The SCO has been strengthening its role on the global stage, according to the Russian president The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is expanding to become a power center in a world that is evolving towards multipolarity, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Putin made the statement during a meeting with Chinese President Xi…
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Biden staffers preparing to move Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket: ‘It’s a case of when, not if’
Read More Insiders tell The Independent there is ‘no question’ the vice president will be handed the torch Insiders tell The Independent there is ‘no question’ the vice president will be handed the torch
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13,000 people ordered to evacuate as devastating wildfire rages across Northern California
Read More Almost 1,500 emergency personnel are involved with operations at the scene of the Thompson Fire in Butte County Almost 1,500 emergency personnel are involved with operations at the scene of the Thompson Fire in Butte County
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Kenyan president orders review of MPs’ pay rise after outcry
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Watch: Carjacker abandons three-year-old child on roadside after allegedly stealing car from mother
Read More This is the moment an alleged carjacker abandons a three-year-old girl on the side of a road after stealing her mother’s car. This is the moment an alleged carjacker abandons a three-year-old girl on the side of a road after stealing her mother’s car.