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Oprah and 'Veep' star come out for Kamala Harris at DNC 2024

Oprah Winfrey gave a passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention, while 'Veep' actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus insisted that she doesn’t see a parallel between her fictional counterpart and Kamala Harris.

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Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission.

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Former teacher Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party's nomination for VP

The Minnesota governor, a onetime high school teacher and football coach, used his speech to put a small-town spin on the Democrats’ agenda.

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The best celebrity sightings and viral moments from the DNC 2024

From Barack Obama's penis joke to a state rollcall with all the music Donald Trump's team can't use, via some celebrity sightings in the crowd, the Democratic National Convention has turned out to be less stuffy and more lively than expected.

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Barack and Michelle Obama call on US to support Harris' presidency bid

The former first couple called on voters to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were by turns hopeful and ominous.

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Trump says he would name ‘brilliant’ Elon Musk to a cabinet role

“I certainly would, if he would do it,” Trump said on naming Musk to a cabinet or advisory role.

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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.

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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.

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Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with AI images

Former President Donald Trump has shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign. And Swifties are not happy.

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Isaac Hayes’ family sues Trump campaign for unauthorized song use

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign... The family of soul legend Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit, demanding $3 million in damages. Hayes' family join Céline Dion's team, who also recently protested against the use of her 'Titanic' song in Trump's rallies.

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Céline Dion slams Donald Trump for use of her 'Titanic' classic

Trust Trump and his team to lack the self-awareness when it comes to cultural touchstones...

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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.

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Dramatic police bodycam footage of Trump gunman released

Butler Police Department has released over two minutes' worth of video showing officers responding to the dramatic scenes of Thomas Crooks opening fire on US President Donald Trump.

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Debunked: Did Taylor Swift just endorse Kamala Harris for president?

Swifties believe that the global megastar has "soft launched" her support for the Harris-Walz ticket. However, one picture does not equate to endorsement. It does, however, reveal to what extent fans of both Swift and Harris are eagerly waiting for some sign - which could prove crucial.

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French artist Woodkid calls out Trump for illegal use of (LGBT+) song

Donald Trump seems hell-bent on (illegally) using Woodkid's song 'Run Boy Run'. However, proving once more that the presidential nominee has no idea what he's doing, the track is an LGBT+ anthem that clashes with MAGA stances.

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The best and funniest reactions to Kamala Harris’ VP pick Tim Walz

The internet has spoken, and it seems that Kamala Harris is on a roll, with her running mate pick delighting (almost) everyone. Here are the funniest reactions to Tim Walz's inclusion on the ticket...

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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate?

The Minnesota governor has already used his warm public persona to make effective attacks on Donald Trump and JD Vance.

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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.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy

Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write.

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Kamala Harris secures enough votes to become democratic nominee

Kamala Harris is poised to be the first woman of colour at the top of a major party’s ticket.