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Teen charged with US school shooting was already known to police

The teen had been interviewed after the FBI received anonymous tips in May 2023 about online threats to commit an unspecified school shooting, authorities have said.

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Four people killed and at least nine injured in US school shooting

Shots were fired as students ran to seek safety in the football stadium at a high school outside of Atlanta, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

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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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Musk interview: Trump blames Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Republican candidate has claimed during his campaign that he could end the war within a day if he's re-elected president.

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‘Lacking ambition’: US, Russia and India fall behind on wind power

Seven out of 10 countries set to exceed their wind power targets are in Europe, according to a new report.

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Preparations for Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics already under way

The 2028 Olympic Games will be held from 14 to 30 July, marking the third time the US West Coast city hosts the games.

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Trump recommits to debate with Harris in September

Former US President Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.

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Botswana upset Lyles as France reach men's basketball final

Noah Lyles reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 two days before the race. The latest from the Paris Olympics.

Russia

Former spies speak on Russian TV following massive prisoner exchange

Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner".

USA

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.

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World leaders hail landmark US-Russia prisoner swap

World leaders have shown a mix of relief and concern in the wake of a massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West — the biggest in post-Soviet history.

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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.

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Protesters rally in Washington during Biden's meeting with Netanyahu

The protesters poured red liquid onto the street, saying it symbolised the blood of those killed in Gaza.

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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.

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IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City aimed for the 2034 Winter Games to prevent any commercial and logistical conflicts with the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Slovakia

First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Slovakia from the US

Under a previous government, Slovakia donated its fleet of near-obsolete Russian fighters to the Ukrainian war effort.

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State of the Union: Von der Leyen and Metsola reelected, Trump nominated

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the reelection of Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola and the state of play of the U.S. presidential campaign.

Russia

Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Gershkovich was convicted for alleged espionage, an accusation he, his employer and the US government vehemently deny, labelling the trial as a sham.

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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.

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