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France enters high-stakes week in politics as leftist bloc sets sights on speaker’s chair

France is preparing for another week of political maneuvering as the newly elected National Assembly meets for the first time this Thursday. With the leftist New Popular Front alliance still divided over a candidate for prime minister, the fight for the powerful speaker’s role in parliament seems likely to dominate…

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Federal judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump

The Trump-appointed judge presiding over the trial of former President Donald Trump for holding onto classified documents has dismissed the case, questioning the legality of appointing special prosecutor Jack Smith.

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As Europe prepares for summer holidays, WHO warns that the Covid-19 era is far from over

With three out of four Europeans planning on travelling over the summer, the era of border closures, mandatory testing and vaccine certificates seems a half-remembered nightmare to many. But with more than 1,700 people still dying every week across the world from Covid-19 and vaccine coverage declining among at-risk populations,…

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Revisiting host cities: Munich, a model Olympic village (1/5)

Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and attract athletes and spectators from around the globe. Follow our special coverage this week as we bring you…

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China's ruling Communist Party kicks off key four-day economic meeting

China's ruling Communist Party on Monday kicked off a key four-day meeting led by President Xi Jinping that is focused on the economy, state media reported. The meeting is expected to outline economic policy amid concerns about the country's business environment and restrictions on access to American technology.

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Secret Service postpones briefing Congress on security lapses in Trump attack

The US Secret Service postponed a meeting on Monday where it was due to field questions from Congress about why agents failed to prevent a gunman from almost killing Donald Trump, as the agency increases protection for the former president. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had been due to brief…

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Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

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Alberto Fujimori, former Peruvian leader, to run for presidency in 2026, daughter says

Fighting ongoing health issues and a checkered past, former president Alberto Fujimori will run for office in Peru's 2026 elections, his daughter said Sunday. Fujimori has three convictions on corruption charges and owes about $15 million to the Treasury, according to the Attorney General.

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Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to defend Wimbledon title, collect fourth Grand Slam

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated Serbia's Novak Djokovic in a rematch of last year's Wimbledon final to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21, inaugurating a new era in men's tennis.

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Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks still ongoing, claims military chief survived Israeli strike on camp

Hamas said Sunday that ceasefire negotiations are ongoing and the group's military leader Mohammed Deif was "fine" despite Israel's attack on a humanitarian camp outside Khan Younis Saturday that it said had targeted him and killed more than 90 Palestinians. Israel on Sunday said that Hamas brigade commander Rafa Salama,…

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Who was suspected Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks?

US law enforcement officials released the name of Donald Trump’s suspected shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, late Saturday. US news organisations uncovered background information on the 20-year-old Pennsylvania resident who allegedly fired shots at Trump at a campaign rally on Saturday, narrowly missing his head before being killed by Secret Service…

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Hamas withdraws from Gaza truce talks after Israeli strike on camp, senior official says

Hamas has withdrawn from talks working towards a ceasefire in the Gaza war, according to a senior official from the Palestinian militant group, who said the group's political leader had told international mediators Qatar and Egypt working on a phased proposal since May that the group was halting negotiations over…

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France's annual Bastille Day parade highlights Olympic flame relay, D-Day landings

France celebrates its annual national holiday marking the start of its 1789 Revolution and the downfall of its monarchy in a grand military parade down its famed Champs-Elysées on July 14. This year's celebration combines the Olympic torch relay, on its way to kick off the upcoming Summer Games, with…

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Trump assassination attempt: What we know so far

Former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening after a bullet grazed his right ear as he spoke onstage. Two people, a bystander and the suspected gunman, were killed in the shooting…

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Biden says 'it's time to cool it down' in prime-time address to the nation

President Joe Biden warned Sunday of the risks of political violence in the US after Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, “It's time to cool it down". Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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Trump shot in ear in Pennsylvania rally assassination attempt, attacker dead

US Republican candidate Donald Trump said a bullet "pierced" the upper part of his right ear during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally on Saturday. The former president, seen slapping his ear and ducking behind the podium, was escorted off stage by Secret Service agents after spotting blood on…

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French Socialists refuse to endorse left bloc candidate Bello as PM, call for further debate

The Socialist Party within the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Saturday refused to endorse Huguette Bello for the French prime minister’s position following the alliance's electoral gains in the snap French legislative polls, and called for further discussions to find the best candidate for the role.

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Roughly 9,000 evacuated in northeast Canada due to raging wildfires

Around 9,000 people have been evacuated in northeastern Canada as the country battles hundreds of wildfires, many that have broken out in recent days.

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Krejcikova beats Paolini to win Wimbledon final, second Grand Slam trophy

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic defeated Italy's Jasmine Paolini to win the Wimbledon women's title on Saturday for her second Grand Slam singles victory.

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Outgoing French PM Attal takes the reins of parliamentary group after party vote

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal took the leadership of his party's National Assembly lawmakers after 84 out of 98 Renaissance deputies backed him in a vote on Saturday. Deep divisions between Attal and President Emmanuel Macron have appeared in recent days, with the premier blaming the president for taking the…

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Air strike on Gaza 'safe zone' kills at least 90; Israel says it targeted Hamas chief Deif

An Israeli air strike that hit the densely populated Al-Mawasi area previously designated as a humanitarian safe zone near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Saturday killed at least 90 people and wounded nearly 300, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. The Israeli army said…

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French left propose Huguette Bello as compromise PM pick, but Socialists are on the fence

As France's left-wing alliance scrambles to agree on a candidate for prime minister after taking the most parliamentary seats in the July 7 snap election, the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party has proposed veteran politician Huguette Bello as a compromise candidate. The former Communist Party member from the French overseas…

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After 10 months of war, the humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘is absolutely atrocious’

As the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza enters its 10th month, NGOs are once again sounding the alarm. The Palestinians, who have been displaced several times in the enclave on the Israeli army’s orders, are crammed into overcrowded areas where humanitarian aid can no longer get through.

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Alec Baldwin weeps as involuntary manslaughter trial collapses over withheld evidence

A nearly three-year legal saga for Hollywood star Alec Baldwin following the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer ended on Friday when a US judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case due to the withholding of evidence by police and prosecutors.

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Trump likens VP selection to ‘The Apprentice’ ahead of pre-convention rally

Donald Trump compared his upcoming vice presidential announcement to a “sophisticated version” of his former TV show “The Apprentice” as the Republican candidate drummed up the suspense ahead of a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. The running mate hype comes days before the Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee next week.

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