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Biden passes the torch to Harris in tearful goodbye at Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago with an emotional adieu for US President Joe Biden, who hailed Vice President Kamala Harris and the accomplishments of their administration in a fiery, sometimes teary speech.

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Sudan crisis: UN reports record number of aid workers killed last year

To mark World Humanitarian Day, the UN released its annual statistics for the number of humanitarian workers killed on the job. 2023 has broken all records, with 280 workers having lost their lives worldwide. Most of them – 163 – were killed in Gaza, but South Sudan and Sudan also…

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Democrats kick off Chicago convention as pro-Palestinian groups rally outside

US President Joe Biden was preparing to give his valedictory speech Monday on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as pro-Palestinian protesters opposed to the war in Gaza gathered outside. The party is set to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who will formally accept the…

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Thierry Henry resigns as coach of France's under-21 football squad for 'personal reasons'

Former football star Thierry Henry has stepped down as head coach of France's under-21 football team after his squad lost the final of the 2024 Paris Olympics to Spain. Henry cited 'personal reasons', according to the French Football Federation.

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Philippines, China trade blame after boats collide in disputed areas of South China Sea

Ships belonging to China and the Philippines collided in the South China Sea on Monday, prompting Beijing to accuse Manila of deliberately crashing a coast guard ship into a Chinese vessel. The Philippines, for its part, accused China of disinformation and released images showing ships heavily damaged by what it…

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Ukraine controls 92 settlements in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian forces controlled more than 1,250 square kilometres and 92 settlements in Russia’s Kursk region. He urged his Western allies to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia. Read our blog to see how the day's events…

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Democrats ‘enthused’ as Harris prepares to accept nomination at Chicago convention

US Vice President Kamala Harris has enjoyed a steady rise in her favorability ratings, with her party members energized over her candidacy as the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago Monday. But thousands of activists calling for a Gaza ceasefire are expected to converge at the convention, exposing increasing opposition,…

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Blinken says he has asked Israel to take action against settler violence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he asked Israel’s leaders to take action against a rash of violent attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. “We look to see action taken, action taken to prevent that kind of violence, action taken to hold people who…

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‘More than a star, a monument’: Macron leads tributes to film icon Alain Delon

Tributes poured in Sunday for film legend Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed actor and heartthrob described as the “last of the giants” of French cinema’s golden age.

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Alain Delon, French cinema’s enigmatic, ‘angel-faced’ icon

After a long career that brought him legions of fans – and many detractors – French actor Alain Delon leaves behind a rich legacy in film, including some of the great classics of world cinema. A dark acting style, encapsulated in a look that earned him the nickname “angel-face”, characterised…

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🔴 Live: Zelensky says Ukraine's offensive in Russia's Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone

The incursion by Ukrainian forces into Russia’s Kursk region is aimed at “creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory“ to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. Ukrainian forces struck another bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, the…

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Ukraine says 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of using Western rockets to destroy a strategically important bridge over the Seym river in…

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What do we know about the resurgence of mpox in Africa?

Cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, have been detected in Sweden and Pakistan, just days after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency in response to the resurgence of cases in Africa. The current outbreak is centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the disease has…

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Hamas official calls Biden's optimism about Gaza ceasefire ‘an illusion'

A senior Hamas official on Saturday dismissed US President Joe Biden's optimism for an imminent ceasefire deal in Gaza, where rescue workers said an Israeli strike killed 18 members of a single Palestinian family. "To say that we are getting close to a deal is an illusion," Hamas political bureau…

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Kamala Harris vows to tackle price gouging, ease cost of living in economy plan

US Vice President Kamala Harris outlined economic proposals including a federal ban on price gouging in groceries and tax breaks for families in her first major economy-focused speech as the Democratic presidential nominee during a visit to North Carolina on Friday. Though her plans do not stray far from those…

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Ukraine’s Russia incursion gamble leaves enemy in shock, allies guessing

With its daring incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine has attempted to reshuffle the cards in the conflict after months of paralysis in its eastern Donbas region. It exposed Russian military weaknesses and could strengthen Ukraine’s position at the negotiating table.

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What’s the final score? An overview of Russian disinformation about the 2024 Olympics

Our team has identified at least 38 fake news stories about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that circulated online since the start of the year, most of them thought to have been manufactured by Russia – from made-up terrorist threats to fictional attacks on athletes to fake media reports. Even…

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Macron convenes French party leaders for August 23 talks aimed at forming a government

French President Emmanuel Macron will host party leaders next Friday for "a series of discussions" aimed a breaking the country's political deadlock, more than a month after legislative elections resulted in defeat for his ruling party and a hung parliament.

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China to screen arrivals for mpox as Pakistan reports first case of deadly virus

China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, for the next six months, its customs administration said on Friday, after the WHO designated the outbreak a global public health emergency earlier this week. Pakistan on Friday confirmed the first case in Asia of…

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Russian troops close in on key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk amid ongoing incursion

The Russian army closed in on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk on Friday, a key logistics hub through which supplies are transported to troops and towns on the eastern front, while Kyiv urged civilians living there to speed up evacuations. In the meantime, Ukraine said its forces have continued…

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Hamas refuses ‘new’ Gaza ceasefire deal as Biden applauds progress

A senior Hamas official on Friday said the group rejected “new conditions” outlined in a Gaza ceasefire plan presented by the United States. US President Joe Biden took a different stance and applauded the talks, adding that an agreement was “closer than ever”. The ceasefire negotiations in Qatar paused on…

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Donald Trump says his is 'entitled to personal attacks' on rival Harris

Former US President Donald Trump defended his personal attacks on his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris. During a New Jersey press conference, he criticised Harris's intelligence, claiming she had weaponised the justice system against him.

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India ‘over-invested in Hasina and under-invested in Bangladesh’ – and is now panicking

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina long ignored the democratic backsliding in each other’s countries to forge close ties. With Hasina ousted from power, India’s warnings over the safety of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority smacks of hypocrisy.

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One arrest, multiple charges over death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, US media report

At least one person was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, US media reported on Thursday. The celebrity died at age 54 from “acute effects" of ketamine last October, a drug he had been taking as part of supervised therapy. Prosecutors…

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Vas claims fifth stage of Women’s Tour de France after defending champ Vollering crashes

Hungarian cyclist Blanka Vas raced to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, taking over defending champion Demi Vollering from the Netherlands, who surrendered the overall lead in a crash that resulted in a dramatic pile-up involving ten riders. The tour comes to a close…

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