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From basketball courts to the rodeo – how the state of Georgia could shape the US election | US News

It's been a mad few months, even by American political standards.After Donald Trump's criminal conviction in New York came Joe Biden's blunders at that debate, then Trump's brush with an assassin's bullet and then that dramatic switch for the Democrats from Biden to Harris. Events have jolted politics here and the Democratic Party's remarkably smooth 'switcheroo' has upended the race for the White House.Harris's entry has turned the race into […]

today19/08/2024

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One dead after bomb explodes in Tel Aviv, Israeli police say | World News

One person has been killed after a bomb exploded in Tel Aviv, police say.Israeli police were called to Lahi Street at around 8pm local time (6pm UK time) to reports of an explosion. "It has been confirmed as a bomb explosion," a police spokesperson said."As a result of the explosion, one person - whose identity is still unknown - was killed, and another person was moderately injured."All investigative avenues are […]

today19/08/2024

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British diplomat resigns over claims UK ‘may be complicit in war crimes’ with Israel arms sales | World News

A British diplomat has resigned over claims continued arm sales to Israel could be making the UK "complicit in war crimes".Mark Smith, who worked as second secretary in the British embassy in Ireland, shared his resignation letter online. In it, he says: "Each day we witness clear and unquestionable examples of war crimes and breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza perpetuated by the state of Israel."He adds that "senior […]

today18/08/2024

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Bebe Rexha says airport worker ‘threatened’ and ‘mentally abused’ her for being Albanian | Ents & Arts News

Singer Bebe Rexha has said she was threatened and "mentally abused" by an airport worker for being Albanian.The 34-year-old posted a tearful video on Instagram, with the caption: "I've been threatened because I thought the security agent was Albanian. "I spoke to him in Albanian asking where to get my ticket and now he is banning me from the flight."It's not known whether the US-born star, whose family has Albanian […]

today18/08/2024

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Alain Delon: French movie actor, who starred in Purple Noon and The Leopard, dies at 88 | Ents & Arts News

French actor Alain Delon has died at the age of 88 after suffering from ill health, his family has announced.The star was known for his roles in films such as Purple Noon in 1960, The Leopard in 1963, and Le Samourai in 1967. A family statement said: "Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as (his dog) Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father."He passed away peacefully […]

today18/08/2024

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Sloth virus: What to know as cases found in Europe | World News

Cases of the oropouche virus, unofficially known as sloth fever or sloth virus, have been found in Europe amid outbreaks in South America.There have been more than 10,000 cases reported this year, with 19 in Europe, and the first two deaths caused by the disease have been confirmed in Brazil. So what do we know about the virus, how it got to Europe, and what the risks are? Oropouche virus […]

today18/08/2024

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Hamas spokesman rejects Biden’s optimism over ceasefire deal | World News

Joe Biden's optimism about an imminent Israel-Hamas ceasefire is just a bid to keep hostile powers calm and there have been "no improvements", a spokesman for the militant group has told Sky News.The US president told reporters on Friday he was "optimistic" and there are "just a couple more issues" that US, Qatari, and Egyptian negotiators have to resolve between the two sides. But speaking to Sky News' special correspondent […]

today17/08/2024

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Patients turned away as doctors hold mass strike in India over rape and murder of trainee medic | World News

Patients are being turned away from hospitals and clinics across India as more than a million doctors are set to join a strike in protest at the rape and murder of a trainee medic.The 24-hour strike began at 6am local time (1.30am UK time) with non-emergency treatment such as outpatient appointments and elective procedures cancelled, said the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The mass walkout paralysed hospitals as staff from medical […]

today17/08/2024

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How Trump is laying the groundwork for rejecting the election result if he loses | US News

Next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago will be characterised by a mood of relief among delegates.The switch of candidate from the aged Joe Biden to his vice president Kamala Harris has put the party back in contention in this year's general election, when it seemed set to be flattened by Donald Trump's re-election bid for the presidency. It still looks like a close race. And even if Ms Harris […]

today17/08/2024

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