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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.

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.

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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.

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".

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.

USA

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.

My Europe Series

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.

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

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.

USA

Biden urges Americans to shun political violence after Trump shooting

Speaking in the Oval Office, Biden said passions were running high on both sides and the stakes of the election were enormous but that violence was not the answer, adding "We can do this".

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WATCH: Joe Biden attends 4th July fireworks display

US President Joe Biden watched on as a fireworks display lit up the night sky in Washington on Thursday as part of 4 July celebrations.

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Joe Biden defends stumbling CNN debate performance

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden had a "slow start," as several Democrats raised concerns over whether he was fit enough to beat Trump in the November elections.

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NASA enhances weather observation with GOES-U satellite launch

NASA launched the GOES-U weather satellite on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

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WATCH: First moments of freedom for Julian Asange

Video shows Wikileaks founder leaving court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and landing in Canberra, Australia, where he is greeted by his wife, Stella.

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