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Biden defends ‘mental acuity’ in feisty new interview
US President Joe Biden defended both his “mental acuity” and his rhetoric about Donald Trump Monday, in a second TV interview aimed at ending calls for
Trump appears at convention with bandaged ear after shooting
Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public
UK launches armed forces review after NATO summit
Britain on Tuesday launched a review of its armed forces, with the former NATO chief leading the evaluation warning the world faces a "deadly quartet" of
Japan urges security ‘vigilance’ after Trump shooting
Japan's national police agency has issued a reminder to ensure proper security at public events involving politicians following the shooting of Donald
Oman says oil tanker capsized off coast, 16 crew missing
A Comorian-flagged oil tanker capsized off Oman on Monday, the sultanate's Maritime Security Centre (MSC) said, adding that a search was under way for its
West giving Ukraine ‘positive signals’ on strikes deep inside Russia – Zelensky
Vladimir Zelensky has suggested Kiev could eventually be allowed to use Western weapons to attack targets deep inside Russia
Ford Foundation rejects accusations it backs Kenya protests
The US-based Ford Foundation on Tuesday rejected accusations by Kenyan President William Ruto that it was sponsoring "anarchy" and funding deadly
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll
Israel renewed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States renewed its criticism of its ally over the high
Biden commits to second Trump debate in September
Joe Biden on Monday pledged to meet Donald Trump for another presidential debate in September, after he was heavily criticized for his performance in
List of assassination attempts on US Presidents
Before the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, there have been several instances of political violence aimed at U.S.
China says wants to facilitate Palestinian ‘reconciliation’
China on Tuesday expressed willingness to facilitate "reconciliation" between rival Palestinian factions, after Fatah said its officials would meet in
Musk makes multi-million dollar Trump pledge – WSJ
Elon Musk plans to commit $45 million a month to a new super political action committee backing Donald Trump, the WSJ says
‘Super spicy’ crisps land Japan schoolkids in hospital
Fourteen Japanese high school students were taken to hospital Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips, local media said. More than 30 pupils at a
Trump’s VP pick promises ‘rapid close’ to Ukraine conflict
The US should switch its focus to China from the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance has said
High-ranking North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South
A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic
Orban urges EU to engage with Russia – Bild
Viktor Orban has written to EU Council President Charles Michel, urging him to resume dialogue with Russia over Ukraine, Bild reports