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Trump vows to fire special counsel Jack Smith if re-elected

Jack Smith, who was appointed in 2022, has charged Trump with multiple offenses concerning his efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election.

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Former White House chief of staff: Trump asked for 'Hitler’s generals'

Trump denied the claims, calling Kelly, his former ally, "one of the dumbest people I’ve ever met."

USA

Opponents question Trump's health as US presidential race heats up

Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability.

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.

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Tech News

Mayoral candidate who wanted to govern with AI bot loses election

The electorate is not ready for an AI bot making political decisions but a US librarian says a ‘revolution’ is sprouting.

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.

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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.

USA

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.

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.

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.

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

Who was the gunman who tried to assassinate Donald Trump?

Secret Service agents shot dead Thomas Matthew Crooks, as he lay on a roof with a rifle outside the rally venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, the FBI said.

USA

Biden stumbles and Trump dodges facts during first election debate

The incumbent US president gave a disjointed performance against his Republican rival, Donald Trump, who repeated false claims as both fought to gain control of the political narrative in a tense debate.

Niger

Russia trainers move to Niger airbase where some US troops remain

The Russian presence on the base comes as tensions remain high between Washington and Moscow over the ongoing US support for Ukraine's military.

China

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.

Tech News

Lawmakers in Germany call for TikTok ban to be considered

Some German MPs on a parliamentary intelligence board think the country should consider a harder stance on TikTok.

USA

Trump wins North Dakota contest ahead of Super Tuesday

The former US President has bolstered his already strong position ahead of a crucial date in the primary calendar.

USA

Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold

The lawsuit is one of dozens seeking to bar Trump from the ballot over his involvement in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol.

Kenya

Euroviews. A Trump win would see Africa (and the world) spiral into climate hell

Trump's election victory would see a return to policies that led to a whopping 110 million Africans facing humanitarian and environmental crises today. But what happens in Africa will not stay in Africa, Nathaniel Mong’are writes.

United Kingdom

UK judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit over salacious dossier

Document released after former president's inauguration contained lurid stories of supposed sexual dalliances in Moscow.