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TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia , accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The…

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People in Florida warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Hurricane Milton nears

Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf…

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Brazilian nun wins UN Nansen Refugee Award

Sister Rosita Milesi won the Nansen Refugee Award on Wednesday, an award given every year by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to those who have devoted themselves to protecting displaced…

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Harris’ lead over Trump narrows to 46% vs 43%, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points - 46% to 43% - as the two remain locked in a close race to…

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Melania Trump defends abortion rights in upcoming memoir

Melania Trump made an extraordinary declaration in an eagerly awaited memoir to be published a month from election day: she is a passionate supporter of a woman’s right to control…

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US port strike ends, but clearing long ship queues will take time

U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century,…

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Biden says US would not support Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would not support any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites in response to its ballistic missile attack and urged Israel to act "proportionally" against…

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Walz and Vance clash, politely, at policy-heavy vice presidential debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed on Tuesday at a vice presidential debate that was surprisingly civil amid the final stretch of an ugly election campaign marred by…

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Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, vows ‘it’s time for women’

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president, vowing to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment. Sheinbaum,…

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What to Expect from Tim Walz and JD Vance in the VP Debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next week in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's…

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Hurricane Helene slams into Florida, fears of widespread damage, deaths

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state, raising fears of deaths, widespread damage and even…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in court on Friday on federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals, as the Democrat…

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New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, after the New York Times reported he had already been…

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Polls show Harris and Trump tied nationally, tight race in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain deadlocked less than seven weeks before the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to new polls released that also show…

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Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his campaign says

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him, Trump's campaign said. "President Trump was briefed earlier today by the…

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California passes law to ban or restrict smartphones in school

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the…

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Russian Bombers Conduct Flight Over Bering Sea Near Alaska

Two Russian TU-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bombers have carried out a flight over the Bering Sea's neutral waters near the western coast of Alaska, Russian state news agency TASS reported on…

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UPDATED: At UN for last time, Biden seeks to calm Mideast tension

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the United Nations for the final time on Tuesday, declaring that Russia's war in Ukraine has failed and that a diplomatic solution…

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Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni Shine at New York Gala Highlighting Musk’s Expanding Political Role

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, took center stage at a prestigious black-tie event in New York City on Monday, underscoring Musk’s growing…

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Trump says he will not run again if he loses in November, ‘that will be it’

Republican Donald Trump said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the U.S. presidency if he loses the Nov. 5 election, saying "that will be it" in…

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World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers

More than 130 world leaders will meet at the United Nations next week, faced with wars in the Middle East and Europe threatening to spread, frustration at the slow pace…

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Donald Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that Jewish-American voters would be partly to blame if he loses the Nov. 5 election to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. During…

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South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years

South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections. Freddie Eugene…

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Colombia government suspends peace talks with ELN rebels

Colombia's government has called off peace talks with leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN), its peace delegation said, following an attack which killed two soldiers and injured more…

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Americans will be able to renew their passports online starting on Wednesday

Americans looking to renew their passports will be able to do so online starting on Wednesday as the beta phase of the program that has been running for two months…

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Ozone layer on road to recovery

The world's ozone layer is on "the road to long-term recovery" despite a destructive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday, after efforts to…

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Trump sticks to schedule and heated rhetoric after apparent assassination attempt

A day after what appeared to be the second attempt on his life in two months, Donald Trump's campaign and allies said he would hit the trail this week as…

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Venezuela arrests US, EU citizens over alleged plot to kill Maduro

Venezuela over the weekendarrested three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over their alleged participation in a U.S.-sponsored plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro and several members…

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New assassination attempt on Trump, suspect arrested

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in…

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US election certification to take place with tighter security after 2021 attack

The U.S. government will increase security for Congress' certification of the Nov. 5 election result, which is due on Jan. 6, to avoid a repeat of the 2021 attack on…

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Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence the U.S. election?

Global pop star Taylor Swift's support for Kamala Harris may have boosted the Democratic vice president's hopes of attracting young voters, but the question remains: Will the celebrity endorsement make…

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Trump says he will not debate Harris again

Republican nominee Donald Trump said he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election, after several polls showed his Democratic rival won…

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Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement draws 9 million ‘likes’

Pop megastar Taylor Swift drew more than 9 million "likes" to her Instagram post backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president from celebrities that included Jennifer Aniston, U.S. basketball star…

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Peru’s Fujimori, divisive head of political dynasty, dies age 86

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, who steered economic growth during the 1990s but was later jailed for human rights abuses stemming from a bloody war against Maoist rebels, died on…

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Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate; Taylor Swift backs Harris

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate on Tuesday with a stream of attacks on abortion limits, his fitness for…

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Melania Trump questions account of assassination attempt on Trump

Melania Trump is questioning officials’ accounts of the assassination attempt on her husband, former President Donald Trump, saying “we need to uncover the truth” and “there is definitely more to…

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Harris, Trump effectively tied in final stretch of 2024 race, NYT/Siena poll shows

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris are effectively tied heading into the final weeks of the election, according to a national poll conducted…

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Maduro moves Christmas to October

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that he would issue a decree to move Christmas to October 1. In his weekly television show on Monday, Maduro said "It's September, and it…

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Canada turning away more foreigners

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents, according to government…

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Tim Walz unharmed after vehicles in motorcade crash

Multiple cars travelling in the motorcade carrying Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice-president, crashed in Milwaukee. Mr Walz was not hurt. The crash happened around 13:00 local…

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Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation

Donald Trump has indicated his support for legalizing marijuana for personal use in Florida, just ahead of a vote on the issue in November. The Republican presidential nominee expressed on…

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Harris vows tougher approach on migration, supports weapons for Israel

In her first interview with a major news outlet since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris promised a stricter stance on migration at the U.S. southern border and affirmed…

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Harris widens lead over Trump, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Thursday that showed the vice president sparking new enthusiasm among voters and shaking up…

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FBI says gunman spent months seeking a target, then settled on Trump

The gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump mounted a "sustained, detailed effort" to attack a major gathering of some sort before deciding to target the Republican presidential candidate at…

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Trump’s edge over Harris on economy, crime slips, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Donald Trump's advantage over Kamala Harris on the economy and crime is eroding among U.S. voters, a sign the Democratic vice president's campaign is gathering momentum ahead of the Nov.…

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Trump faces new 2020 election interference charges

Donald Trump faced a revised federal indictment accusing him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, with prosecutors narrowing their approach after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that…

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Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said senior officials in the Biden administration had pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic, adding that he would push…

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Kamala Harris’ agenda: Gaza ceasefire, NATO support, middle class tax cut

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris laid out part of her agenda during her Democratic National Convention speech, promising to pass a middle class tax cut, support…

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Top 5 takeaways from DNC’s final night

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party's nomination for president, seeking to define herself for America as she and Republican candidate Donald Trump lock horns in the final…

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Harris accepts party’s nomination, assails Donald Trump, calls for end of Gaza war

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party's nomination for president on Thursday with a rousing call to end the war in Gaza and to fight tyranny around the world,…

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Barack and Michelle Obama rouse crowd for Harris at the DNC

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama delivered a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her…

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Trump says he is open to naming Elon Musk as an adviser

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that if elected he would consider ending a $7,500 tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases and that he would be open to naming Tesla CEO…

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Biden hails Harris as their party’s future in DNC speech

President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party's embrace of Kamala Harris as its leader in the fight for the White House against Republican Donald Trump with a convention speech on…

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Harris-Walz Democratic National Convention: the when, where and who

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to…

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Trump, Musk interview marred by tech issues

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sat Monday for a friendly two-hour interview with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Musk's social media platform X, after technical problems delayed the start of…

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Martian subsurface harbours oceans of life-giving liquid water

A study released this week using data from NASA's Mars InSight lander shows evidence of liquid water far below the surface of the fourth planet, advancing the search for life…

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Venezuela opposition urges global protest over poll result

Venezuela's opposition party has announced plans for global protests on 17 August in support of its claim that it won the recent presidential election. Although the government-controlled electoral commission declared…

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