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Russia frees Evan Gershkovich and others in biggest prisoner swap since cold war
Read More Several foreigners and Russian political prisoners released as Germany frees hitman Vadim Krasikov as part of deal Russia prisoner swap – latest updates The largest prisoner swap between Russia and the US since the cold war has taken place, as 16 people were freed from Russian custody including the Wall Street Journal reporter…
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How Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris’s Black heritage are reviving racist ‘birther’ conspiracy theories
Read More Trump’s allies and right-wing media have spent years trying to undermine her legitimacy by attacking her biracial background. His latest lies are turbocharging racist attacks against his rival, Alex Woodward reports Trump’s allies and right-wing media have spent years trying to undermine her legitimacy by attacking her biracial background. His latest lies are…
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Apple beats earnings forecast despite decline in iPhone sales
Read More Tech giant’s revenue rises 4.9% to $85.78bn despite phone sales falling 0.9% and trend of decline in key China market Apple reported better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter of 2024, despite a year-over-year decline in iPhone sales and a continuing trend of decline in its key China market. Earnings exceeded analyst predictions, with…
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Here are the internet’s favorite Olympians of the 2024 Paris Games
Read MoreA pommel horse specialist, a sharpshooter, a gymnast holding cheese and a rugby player making Olympic Village her “Love Island” — these are the 2024 Olympians going viral and inspiring memes at the Paris Games.A pommel horse specialist, a sharpshooter, a gymnast holding cheese and a rugby player making Olympic Village her “Love Island”…
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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?
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Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?
Read MoreThe prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.
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Al Jazeera refutes ‘baseless’ Israeli allegations against Ismail al-Ghoul
Read MoreDuring its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas.During its war on Gaza, Israel has claimed its bombings of journalists and civilian targets were strikes against Hamas.
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Tucker Carlson and tense talks: How the landmark US-Russia prisoner swap unfolded
Read More The behind-the-scenes operation was documented meticulously by the Wall Street Journal, which has been unable to reveal its secrets until now The behind-the-scenes operation was documented meticulously by the Wall Street Journal, which has been unable to reveal its secrets until now
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Pioneering White House chef steps down after cooking for five presidents and first families
Read More Cristeta Comerford, 61, was the first woman to hold the top job and also the first person of color Cristeta Comerford, 61, was the first woman to hold the top job and also the first person of color
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Ali: What’s so hard about mixed-race heritage for Trump to understand?
Read More Former President Trump tried to weaponize Vice President Kamala Harris’ mixed-race background. His ploy backfired. Former President Trump tried to weaponize Vice President Kamala Harris’ mixed-race background. His ploy backfired.
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Trump uses racist language to describe Native Americans in resurfaced 1993 clip
Read More As Donald Trump faces growing criticism for falsely claiming that vice president Kamala Harris “happened to turn Black” only recently, a resurfaced clip from 1993 could cause more issues for him. As Donald Trump faces growing criticism for falsely claiming that vice president Kamala Harris “happened to turn Black” only recently, a resurfaced…
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Hezbollah and Hamas bury slain leaders as Iran eyes revenge
Read More Hezbollah and Hamas have buried their slain leaders. The leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said the war in Gaza had now entered a new phase. Hezbollah and Hamas have buried their slain leaders. The leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said the war in Gaza had now entered a new phase.
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Hezbollah leader says conflict with Israel in ‘new phase’ after killings
Read MoreThe killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed “red lines”, Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war.The killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders crossed “red lines”, Hassan Nasrallah says, but he stops short of declaring all-out war.
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Russia, U.S. and European countries exchange detainees in historic prisoner swap
Read More American Reporter Evan Gershkovich was among the more than 20 prisoners exchanged by Russia, the U.S. and European countries. American Reporter Evan Gershkovich was among the more than 20 prisoners exchanged by Russia, the U.S. and European countries.
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Katie Ledecky, Team USA win silver in 4 x 200m freestyle
Read MoreSwim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female…
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U.S., Russia prisoner swap is the latest in a long history of exchanges
Read MoreDespite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
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Tom Cruise to reportedly appear in Olympics closing ceremony
Read More Mission: Impossible star has pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the ceremony on 11 August, reports suggest Tom Cruise is reportedly set to assist with the ceremonial Olympic Games handoff between Paris and the 2028 host, Los Angeles. The closing ceremonies will get a boost from the Mission: Impossible actor who…
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Hezbollah leader claims conflict with Israel has entered new phase
Read More An Israeli strike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in the southern suburb of Beirut earlier this week killed Fuad Shukr An Israeli strike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in the southern suburb of Beirut earlier this week killed Fuad Shukr
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Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after ‘hunger’ protest
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Everything we know about Kamala Harris’ ethnic background after Trump questioned it
Read More The vice president’s father was born in Jamaica and her mother was born in India The vice president’s father was born in Jamaica and her mother was born in India
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Everything we know about Trump’s ancestry after he pushed his rival’s into question
Read More Former president is one of five children of real estate developer Fred Trump and Scottish immigrant Mary Anne MacLeod Trump Former president is one of five children of real estate developer Fred Trump and Scottish immigrant Mary Anne MacLeod Trump
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Global hunger monitor declares famine in camp in Sudan’s North Darfur
Read MoreUN’s hunger monitoring system finds ongoing famine in Zamzam camp and is likely to persist until October.UN’s hunger monitoring system finds ongoing famine in Zamzam camp and is likely to persist until October.
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Diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade Maduro to release Venezuela election vote tallies
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‘Trapped in the past:’ How some US states restrict voting after felonies
Read MoreA Texas woman named Crystal Mason went to prison for voting. Her ongoing case brings up questions about ballot access.A Texas woman named Crystal Mason went to prison for voting. Her ongoing case brings up questions about ballot access.
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First photo of Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan is released after historic prisoner swap
Read More Two dozen detainees were freed in the exchange, making it the largest swap since the Cold War Two dozen detainees were freed in the exchange, making it the largest swap since the Cold War
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Five Just Stop Oil protesters jailed for climbing gantries to block M25
Read More Activists had admitted causing public nuisance for their part in four days of disruption on motorway in 2022 Five supporters of the climate activist group Just Stop Oil have been jailed for climbing gantries over the M25 in an attempt to cause gridlock on the motorway. George Simonson and Theresa Higginson were sentenced…
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Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza? The Putin critic involved in US-Russia prisoner swap
Read More Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed a 25-year sentence in a Siberian penal colony for speaking out against the war in Ukraine . He is now free Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed a 25-year sentence in a Siberian penal colony for speaking out against the war in Ukraine . He is now free
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Uncommitted movement demands DNC allow a representative to speak on Gaza
Read More Movement also wants face time with more receptive Kamala Harris to talk Gaza concerns to bolster party’s power The Uncommitted National Movement has announced a number of demands in the run-up to the Democratic national convention later this month, part of an effort to use its voting power to influence Kamala Harris and…
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‘Enough is enough’ – Nigerians take to street in protest over cost of living crisis
Read More Thousands take to the streets in Nigeria in the first day of planned “days of rage” protests over the soaring cost of living and fuel crisis in the West African country. (Image credit: Sunday Alamba) Thousands take to the streets in Nigeria in the first day of planned “days of rage” protests over…
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Maduro manoeuvring to stay in power in Venezuela
Read MoreUnder pressure to back up claims he won the election, President Maduro turns to the country’s top court.Under pressure to back up claims he won the election, President Maduro turns to the country’s top court.
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Kamala Harris takes lead over Trump in betting odds for the first time
Read More Platform PredictIt has bets on a Harris presidency at 54 cents, while Trump bets are at 50 cents. Platform PredictIt has bets on a Harris presidency at 54 cents, while Trump bets are at 50 cents.
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Watch: Biden speaks after Evan Gershkovich freed in largest prisoner exchange with Russia since Cold War
Read More Watch as Joe Biden speaks after the United States and four allies reached a deal with Russia for their largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, in a swap that includes the release US journalist Evan Gershkovich. Watch as Joe Biden speaks after the United States and four allies reached…
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Badenoch campaign team member used offensive names about a councillor
Read More Insulting language in private message sent by Oliver Cooper to an activist colleague in 2017 emerged in a high court case Kemi Badenoch has brought in a Conservative councillor to help on her leadership bid who referred to a female politician in a vulgar manner in a message to another colleague. Badenoch has…
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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over scrapped deal
Read MoreX had signed Lemon and others in January to grow video content on the site and lure back US advertisers.X had signed Lemon and others in January to grow video content on the site and lure back US advertisers.
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‘Their brutal ordeal is over’: Biden praises prisoners freed from Russia
Read MoreUS President Joe Biden gathered with family members of prisoners just freed in one of the largest Russia prisoner swaps.US President Joe Biden gathered with family members of prisoners just freed in one of the largest Russia prisoner swaps.