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Trump shooting: What we know about the attack and the suspect

Records show that while living in North Carolina, suspected shooter Ryan Wesley Routh had multiple run-ins with law enforcement and was convicted in 2002 of possessing a weapon of mass destruction.

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The Simpsons’ pet dog is going viral after the Trump-Harris debate

“They’re eating the dogs”: Trump peddled false claims about immigrants in last night's debate, leading him to be fact-checked live on air. It also led to a flurry of memes featuring animals and The Simpson’s dog, Santa’s Little Helper.

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Harris-Trump presidential debate: Six key takeaways for Europeans

The outcome of November's presidential election is expected to have huge implications for Europe's security and economy.

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Donald Trump movie trailer drops amid intensifying presidential race

After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes Film Festival premiere, Ali Abbasi's movie, starring Sebastian Stan as the former president, will debut in cinemas on 11 October.

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Can Taylor Swift's support swing it for Kamala Harris?

It’s the endorsement that everyone’s been waiting for, and while not surprising, it means a lot. Several celebrities have reacted - including a strange comment from Elon Musk which has gone viral. What weight can Swift's support have on the November elections?

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Wall Street stocks finish mixed after Trump-Harris US election debate

Asian benchmarks dipped after Wall Street's mixed finish following Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's open US election debate.

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Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for US president

The singer has 283 million followers on Instagram and her post received over two million likes in just half an hour.

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Harris slams Trump over economy and immigration in heated debate

The former US president was on the defensive as moderators fact-checked his statements during the two presidential hopefuls' debate in Philadelphia.

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Harris and Trump to square off in crucial US presidential TV debate

The debate will be the first since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election — and the first time the two candidates have met.

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Elon Musk would run 'government efficiency commission,' Trump says

The former US president said he would create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk.

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Seven toss-up states are key in deciding the US presidential election

The US's Electoral College system means Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are effectively battling each other in only a handful of places.

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US right-wing influencers 'duped to work for covert Russian operation'

The US Justice Department doesn’t allege any wrongdoing by the influencers but accuses two RT employees of funnelling nearly $10 million (€9m) to a Tennessee-based content creation company for Russia-friendly content. The influencers provide content for that website, according to the US.

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Donald Trump ordered to stop using soul hit co-written by Isaac Hayes

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump and his campaign to stop using the song 'Hold On, I'm Coming' amid a lawsuit filed by soul legend Isaac Hayes' estate.

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Harris would have a Republican in her cabinet if she wins US election

The vice president defended shifting away from some of her more liberal positions and declined to engage with Donald Trump's attacks on her racial identity.

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Mama Mia! Here we go again: ABBA ask Trump to stop using their songs

Swedish supergroup ABBA are the latest in a long line of musicians requesting Donald Trump stop using their music in his presidential campaign.

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Venice 2024: Sigourney Weaver talks Kamala Harris and career backups

During a joyful yet emotional press conference, the great Sigourney Weaver teared up when a parallel was drawn between her character of Ripley in the Alien franchise and the rise of Kamala Harris. She also shared she could have been a florist or a baker...

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What is a 'natural born' US citizen and who can run for president?

Some of Donald Trump's supporters are making false claims that Kamala Harris is not eligible to run for president, echoing Trump's anti-Obama "birther" movement that shot him to political fame.

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RFK Jr drops presidential bid and endorses Trump

RFK Jr is the son of the late Attorney General and Senator Robert Kennedy and the nephew of President John F Kennedy, both heavyweights in Democratic party history.

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No Beyoncé or TayTay for final night of DNC - But is that a bad thing?

Despite persistent rumours that Beyoncé would make an appearance on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, no such megastar coup materialized. But is that a bad thing? And what was Donald Trump rage posting while Harris was speaking?

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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.