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Lindsey Graham warns Trump to stop birther-like attacks on Harris’s heritage
Read More Trump campaign doubles down on racial remarks about vice president during Atlanta rally on Saturday, when MAGA activist tells audience Harris is ‘only Black when she’s trying to get elected’ Trump campaign doubles down on racial remarks about vice president during Atlanta rally on Saturday, when MAGA activist tells audience Harris is ‘only…
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Renewed anti-government protests have left nearly 100 dead in Bangladesh
Read More The protests began in July as students demanded an end to a quota system that reserved 30% of government jobs for families of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence against Pakistan. (Image credit: Rajib Dhar) The protests began in July as students demanded an end to a quota system that reserved…
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Biden official says U.S. still working on freeing teacher Marc Fogel from Russia
Read MoreDeputy national security adviser Jon Finer says that the U.S. hasn’t forgotten about Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained in Russia who was not a part of last week’s prisoner swap. “We think about Marc Fogel every single day. And not only think about him, we work on his case every single day,” Finer…
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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week
Read MoreRescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.
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Simone Biles Makes Public Plea Amid Triumphant Gold Medal Wins at Olympics
Read More Simone Biles posted on X (formerly Twitter) with a plea for people to stop asking one particular question from athletes who are in the thrills of a medal win. In a post shared with her 1.9 million followers, Biles, 27, wrote: “You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win…
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Paris Olympics: USA’s Finke sets new world record in men’s 1,500m freestyle
Read MoreTeam USA’s Bobby Finke breaks 12-year-old record to win second straight Olympic gold medal in men’s 1,500m freestyle.Team USA’s Bobby Finke breaks 12-year-old record to win second straight Olympic gold medal in men’s 1,500m freestyle.
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Florida man arrested after lassoing an alligator, tying it to a fence and calling 911
Read More Robert Colin said he wasn’t aware he was breaking the law when he lassoed the gator Robert Colin said he wasn’t aware he was breaking the law when he lassoed the gator
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Conservatives left UK wide open to far-right violence, says former adviser
Read More Exclusive: Dame Sara Khan, who advised May, Johnson and Sunak, says recent administrations failed the country The Conservative government left the UK wide open to the far-right violence erupting across parts of the country by ignoring red flags and stoking fires with a culture war agenda, a senior adviser on extremism to Tory…
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Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
Read MoreVoices across the globe are expressing concern over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed electionsVoices across the globe are expressing concern over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela following last weekend’s disputed elections
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Tropical Storm Debby intensifies as most of Florida under emergency orders
Read More Storm expected to develop into hurricane before reaching Gulf coast as US agency warns of devastating flooding Tropical Storm Debby strengthened rapidly Sunday and is expected to develop into a hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday, warning of life-threatening ocean surges and…
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Nancy Pelosi says she did not call one person before Biden’s decision to exit 2024 race
Read More Pelosi and former president Barack Obama thought to be major players in effort to convince Biden to leave race Pelosi and former president Barack Obama thought to be major players in effort to convince Biden to leave race
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Yemen’s Houthis claim first attack on container ship in two weeks
Read MoreHouthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port.Houthis say ship in Gulf of Aden struck by ballistic missiles in first attack since Israeli strike on Hodeidah port.
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Dozens of people killed in Bangladesh as protesters renew call for PM to quit
Read More Military announces curfew and mobile internet access cut off as fresh wave of demonstrations erupts across country Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday as renewed anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for the prime minister to resign as mobile internet access was cut off in an attempt…
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‘Republicans for Harris’ launches with support from Chuck Hagel and Melania’s former aide Stephanie Grisham
Read More ‘As a national security official and lifelong Republican, I witnessed firsthand the threat Donald Trump poses to our country while working in the Trump White House,’ wrote Olivia Troye, counterterrorism advisor to Vice President Mike Pence ‘As a national security official and lifelong Republican, I witnessed firsthand the threat Donald Trump poses to…
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Watchdog should investigate Farage’s ‘dangerous comments’, says Liverpool MP
Read More Kim Johnson said comments by Reform leader after the week’s violent disorder ‘cannot be left to fester’ The Commons standards watchdog should hold Nigel Farage to account over his “dangerous comments” following the week’s violent disorder in the wake of the Southport murders, a Liverpool MP has said. Kim Johnson, Labour MP for…
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Israel’s gamble: A wider war in the Middle East?
Read MoreThe region braces for growing confrontation after a string of Israeli assassinations.The region braces for growing confrontation after a string of Israeli assassinations.
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White House will work ‘every single day’ to free US teacher from Russian prison
Read More Aide says US had tried to include Marc Fogel in prisoner swap and officials will do ‘what they can’ to bring him home Deputy US national security adviser Jonathan Finer said Sunday that the White House worked hard to get Pennsylvania schoolteacher Marc Fogel included in the recent landmark prisoner swap involving Russia…
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‘Marchand-mania’ inspires French unity – but for how long?
Read MoreThe French swimmer’s medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.The French swimmer’s medals have helped distract the nation from its political crisis, Parisians say.
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She was taken captive by Isis at age 15. Now she just wants a place to call home
Read More Hilwa* – a young Yazidi woman – was abducted during a massacre by Isis a decade ago. Rachel Hagan speaks to her about her dreams for the future in the camp for displaced people she has spent eight years in Hilwa* – a young Yazidi woman – was abducted during a massacre by…
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‘Far-right thugs’ will be swiftly brought to justice, Keir Starmer vows
Read More Prime minister addresses nation and says all right-minded people should condemn the violence UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has promised “far-right thugs” targeting people because of their skin colour will be swiftly brought to justice, as he said all right-minded people should condemn the violence. The prime minister issued a…
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Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller in Paris
Read MoreThe six-time winner on the PGA Tour this year – and the world’s No. 1 player – rallied from four shots behind with a 9-under 62 to win.The six-time winner on the PGA Tour this year – and the world’s No. 1 player – rallied from four shots behind with a 9-under 62 to…
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L&G warns housebuilding drive needs decade to tackle housing crisis at current pace
Read More Group taps Greater Manchester Pension Fund to boost coffers but warns push for affordable homes must move faster Bosses at the insurance and pensions group Legal & General, which invests in and builds homes, said it will take more than a decade to tackle the UK’s affordable housing crisis at the current pace…
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold
Read MoreNovak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to clinch a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’.
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Bastianini wins British MotoGP, Martin reclaims championship lead
Read MoreDucati’s Enea Bastianini wins his first grand prix of the season, completing a MotoGP double at Silverstone.Ducati’s Enea Bastianini wins his first grand prix of the season, completing a MotoGP double at Silverstone.
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Germany, Philippines agree defense pact over South China Sea
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Kamala Harris to interview vice-presidential contenders
Read MoreThe vice-president is meeting contenders to be her running mate ahead of a battleground tour.The vice-president is meeting contenders to be her running mate ahead of a battleground tour.
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Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets – Zelensky
Read MoreThe arrival marks a crucial milestone in boosting the capabilities of Ukraine’s air force, which largely relies on old Soviet-era jets.The arrival marks a crucial milestone in boosting the capabilities of Ukraine’s air force, which largely relies on old Soviet-era jets.
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Suni Lee wins bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Olympics
Read MoreAmerican gymnast Suni Lee became a seven-time Olympic medalist on Sunday, winning bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Games.American gymnast Suni Lee became a seven-time Olympic medalist on Sunday, winning bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Games.
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BBC paying for therapy of woman who made Huw Edwards complaint – report
Read More Woman nicknamed ‘KitKat’ struck up relationship with presenter online and made two complaints about him The BBC is paying for therapy of a vulnerable woman Huw Edwards met online and whom he nicknamed “KitKat” who made two complaints about him to the corporation, the Sunday Times has reported. The woman, a member of…
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Death threats against Olympics organisers investigated
Read MoreThe artistic director of the opening ceremony says he has received cyber-threats and insults.The artistic director of the opening ceremony says he has received cyber-threats and insults.
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Will eating insects save the planet?
Read MoreEating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than eating meat – what’s not to like?Eating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than eating meat – what’s not to like?
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Far-right riots erupt in U.K. in the wake of child murders
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Strike at Gaza hospital kills four as US and Israel hold ‘heated’ ceasefire talks
Read More Fears of all-out regional war are growing as Palestinian stabs two to death in a city near Tel Aviv An Israeli airstrike killed four people in a tent inside a hospital complex in Gaza early on Sunday, and a Palestinian stabbed two people to death in a city south near Tel Aviv, amid…
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Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson Pulls Out of Olympic 200-M Race. Here’s What We Know
Read More Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson withdrew from the 200-m race on Sunday and won’t race for an individual medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. The two-time reigning 200 m world champion’s withdrawal comes days after she pulled out of the 100 m to focus on the 200 m. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] A favorite to win the…
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What the historic prisoner swap might mean for the future
Read MoreFormer U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can benefit from prisoner swaps in the future.Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can…