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Manipulated political video shared by Musk raises concerns about AI

A manipulated video has a voice-over mimicking Kamala Harris and including false claims she did not say.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my Love? Can Kamala Harris' energy boost last?

This edition of our weekly talkshow focuses on Kamala Harris upending the US presidential campaign, the situation in Ukraine and the start of the Paris Olympics.

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Harris has now gathered the public support of more or less the entire Democratic elite, cementing her status as the party's presumptive nominee.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Whoever wins in the US, Europe will need to respond to the shift

The US remains Europe’s most important ally. However, Europe’s interests do not fully align with those of Washington, regardless of the US presidential election outcome, Jörg Rocholl writes.

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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".

Tech News

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for tech?

Tech titans have rallied to support Donald Trump, but Kamala Harris is also a long-time friend of tech. Where would she stand as president?

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.

Tech News

Deepfake claiming Kamala Harris was a sex worker debunked

Less than a day after her first speech as the presumptive Democratic nominee, a deepfake depicting the US vice president as a sex worker have begun circulating online.

World News

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following a security failure during the assassination attempt on former President Trump, a position she had held since being appointed by President Joe Biden in 2022.

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".

USA

Who is Kamala Harris and will she be the first woman US president?

Joe Biden's chosen successor has had a sometimes rocky path to power, and a campaign against Donald Trump will test her like never before.

USA

Joe Biden pulls out of US presidential election race

The president has dropped his 2024 bid after weeks of pressure following a disastrous debate performance.

USA

Trump addresses first election rally after assassination attempt

The rally was in Michigan, one of the handful of crucial swing states expected to determine the outcome of November’s presidential election.

Culture news

What is it with Donald Trump’s obsession with Hannibal Lecter?

The lambs have not yet stopped screaming for Donald Trump. Nor has the screaming in our heads as we try to understand what’s behind the Republican nominee’s fixation with Hannibal Lecter – who he keeps namechecking during his speeches. Anthony Hopkins has stated he's "shocked and appalled."

USA

Trump secures Republican nomination after assassination attempt

The former president’s address was the longest convention speech in modern history at just under 93 minutes and marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally.

USA

Democrats push for Biden to reevaluate election bid

Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, has repeatedly said he's not backing down, adamant that he's the candidate who beat Trump before and can do so again.

Culture news

Behind the newest fashion trend of Trump supporters' ear bandages

There's a new fashion trend among the MAGA crowd at the RNC, one in a line of merch opportunities that have come out of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Introducing: ear bandages.

USA

Trump running mate JD Vance accepts vice presidential nomination

A vocal climate change sceptic who disdains US support for Ukraine, Vance put forward a policy agenda tightly focused on 'making America great again'.

USA

US President Biden tests positive for COVID

As pressure mounts on Biden to drop his re-election campaign, he revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 before cancelling his speech for an event in Las Vegas.