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Thursday, 01 August 2024 21:34
USA: Trump questions Harris’s ethnic identity
During a convention for black journalists, Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity, falsely claiming that she has only recently emphasised her black heritage. Trump remarked, ‘I didn't know she was black until a number of…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:08
Biden calls on America to 'preserve our democracy' in defining speech
In his first address since withdrawing from his re-election bid, President Joe Biden called on Americans to "preserve our democracy" and emphasized the need for "new voices, fresh voices, and younger voices." Speaking from behind the…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:06
Ethiopia: at least 229 dead after landslides
At least 229 people have died after two landslides struck Ethiopia on consecutive days, with pregnant women and young children among the victims. The second landslide buried those attempting to rescue individuals trapped by the first.…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:04
North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire
North Korea has sent approximately 500 balloons filled with trash into South Korea's airspace over the past 24 hours, South Korean officials reported on Thursday (Jul 25). These balloons have disrupted flights and even ignited a…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:03
India and UK launch landmark Technology Security Initiative
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK-India Technology Security Initiative in New Delhi during his first visit to India. Meeting with senior officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative aims to reset relations with the…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:02
Bangladeshi student protesters recount 'brutal' violence amid government crackdown
At least 150 people have died in clashes between student protesters and authorities in Bangladesh, amid violent demonstrations against the government's job quota system. Students at universities and colleges claim they were "brutally attacked" while innocent…