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Climate

Where does Kamala Harris stand on climate change?

From taking on fossil fuel companies to backing the Green New Deal, here is what Harris’s track record tells us about what she might do next.

Tech News

White House pressured Meta to remove COVID content, Zuckerberg says

Meta's CEO said the US government urged their teams to take down certain COVID content.

USA

Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris's DNC speech

The vice-president argued that her personal story and background as a prosecutor made her uniquely qualified to protect Americans' interests against a former president she cast as only having his own interests in mind.

Belgium

'Democrats Abroad' cheer Kamala Harris from across the pond

Key pledges made by Harris will be welcomed by many in Europe, but there is still plenty to play for in the US presidential elections.

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USA

Joe Biden given hero's welcome by Democrats at Chicago convention

The outgoing president's decision not to seek re-election and endorse his vice president instead has been met with both respect and euphoria.

USA

Kamala Harris pays tribute to US President Joe Biden

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised US Vice President Kamala Harris whilst noting her potential to break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by becoming the country's first woman president.

Gaza

Mediators preparing to implement Gaza ceasefire, reports claim

A US official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the proposal basically bridges every gap between Israel and Hamas.

Israel

Euroviews. Freedom of speech and dissent must stay key to US-Israel relationship

Western governments have taken extreme and unprecedented measures that step outside the normal parameters of statecraft, with little or no thought to the larger ramifications, Oded Forer writes.

USA

US President Joe Biden takes bike ride in Delaware

The US President was surrounded by secret service agents as he rode near Gordons Pond.

USA

Trump's campaign claims its emails were hacked

Former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign claim they had been hacked, a day after a Microsoft report detailed foreign agents' attempts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election.

USA

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate

The Democrats, whose national convention begins in two weeks, are working hard to shore themselves up in an expanding number of swing states.

Gaza

Netanyahu warns of heavy price for aggression against Israel

"We are prepared for any scenario and will stand united and determined against any threat," Israeli PM Netanyahu said during his first public statement since the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.

Venezuela

Venezuela election results remain unverified as tensions rise

The US-based Carter Centre expressed concerns over the validity of incumbent president Nicolas Maduro's apparent win.

USA

Biden delivers first speech since dropping re-election bid

The outgoing president alluded only indirectly to his reasons for standing down, telling US citizens that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".

World News

Netanyahu addresses US Congress: 'Our victory will be your victory'

Netanyahu lauded US-Israeli unity and praised President Joe Biden in his fiery speech to lawmakers.

Culture news

Coconuts & Brat: What’s behind the memeification of Kamala Harris?

From “coconut tree" to “brat summer”, here’s everything you need to know about how Kamala Harris’ campaign is resonating with younger voters and transforming Harris into the "meme queen" of 2024.

Radio Schuman

How will future US foreign policy impact the EU?

Joe Biden withdrew from the US presidential race, handing the baton to his vice-president Kamala Harris, now the Democrats favourite candidate.

USA

Harris praises Biden's legacy in first speech post-endorsement

Harris still has to be formally nominated by the party at its convention in Chicago in a few weeks' time, and it is not yet known if she will face a challenger.

Culture news

Celebrities react to Joe Biden dropping out of US presidential race

A-list actors, singers and other celebrities have paid tribute to Joe Biden and thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential race.

USA

European leaders praise Biden after his election race withdrawal

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Biden for his "unwavering support," while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the "decision not to run again deserves recognition".