‘I’m terrified I’ll be executed’: Trump win could bring spree of death row killings The ex-president has allegedly floated hangings and televised killings, and called for the deaths of drug dealers The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024
Zelensky Says NKorea Sending Troops To Russian Army Zelensky's comments came days after visiting several European capitals to press his case for more military and financial help in the war against invading Russian forces. Latin Times · Oct 14, 2024
Where do Harris and Trump stand on the key election issues? From abortion to the economy, the Democrat and Republican have widely diverging visions for the country The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024
Time is running out for Kamala Harris to break with Biden on the Gaza catastrophe Biden’s approach to Israel has been disastrous, both morally and strategically – and it could cost Harris dearly The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024
What does JD Vance really believe? Vance’s great skill is advancement through mimicry – with Trump as his ultimate model The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024
‘Blood on Biden’s hands’: family of US citizen killed by IDF demand justice Grieving family push for accountability after Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi killed by Israeli sniper at anti-settler West Bank protest The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2024
South Texas congressional races remain the most competitive — but this time Democrats are playing offense The same candidates will be running in Texas’ 15th and 34th Congressional Districts, though the presidential and Senate races could mix things up. The Texas Tribune · Oct 14, 2024
Indigenous voters could be crucial Tim Walz is entrusted with outreach to Native Americans, a group that has tilted toward GOP in some states Salon · Oct 14, 2024
Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa? The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2024
Monday briefing: The battlegrounds that could define the final weeks of the US election In today’s newsletter: The Republican and Democrat nominees have ramped up their media appearances and rhetoric in recent days to try and gain an advantage ahead of the election in three weeks The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024
US election briefing: Polls show election tightening as Trump and Harris seek to shore up support Polls published on Sunday show Kamala Harris underperforming among Latino voters in 2024; NBC News poll shows candidates in dead heat The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says North Korea providing personnel to Russia’s army Increasing alliance between Russia and North Korea goes beyond transferring weapons, Ukraine leader says; Belarusian president says Putin’s nuclear weapons threat will ‘cool the ardour’ of Western adversaries. What we know on day 964 The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
Vice President Harris Criticizes Trump For Spreading Disinformation Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes former President Trump for spreading disinformation during hurricane response efforts, emphasizing the need for tru... Top News · Oct 13, 2024
Kamala Harris dips in key states, making US election contest a toss-up The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.5, a slight gain for Trump since last Monday, when Harris led by 49.3–46.2. The Conversation · Oct 13, 2024
The Conversation · Oct 13, 2024 Coalition seizes Newspoll lead, but other polls have Labor improving A national Newspoll, conducted October 7–11 from a sample of 1,258, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. After three 50–50 ties in a row, this is the first time this term the Coalition has led in Newspoll.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024 Warnock brushes off Obama’s concerns about Black voters breaking from Harris: ‘Not going to happen’ Obama, nation’s first Black president, suggested Black men were uncomfortable supporting a woman for the White House
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024 Harris, Trump Seek Advantage In Knife-edge Election Battle Kamala Harris and rival Donald Trump are campaigning in battleground states Sunday seeking 11th-hour advantages in a deadlocked White House race, as new polling shows the vice president underperforming among some traditional Democratic voter demographics.
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2024 Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support US president says, ‘We’re doing everything we can’ as Florida residents assess damage from back-to-back hurricanes.
Top News · Oct 13, 2024 Haitian Immigrants In Springfield Face Uncertainty Amid Immigration Debate Explore the experiences of Haitian immigrant Daniel Aula in Springfield, Ohio amidst the national immigration debate.
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2024 US deploying THAAD missile defence system, troops to Israel US says move underscores ‘ironclad commitment’ to Israel’s defence against ‘further missile attacks by Iran’.
Salon · Oct 13, 2024 Trump would sic military on dissenters Trump referred to left-wing Americans as "the enemy within" in a frightening new interview
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024 Zelensky Says North Korea Sending Troops To Russian Army Ukraine's president's accusations were part of another appeal for more support to prevent 'bigger war'
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2024 US to send troops to Israel with advanced missile defence system amid Iranian threat The Pentagon said the anti-missile system will help bolster Israel's air defences following Iran's ballistic missile attacks on Israel in April and October
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024 Speaker Mike Johnson claims Trump’s medical records are ‘irrelevant’ after Harris released hers In what marked a thinly-veiled challenge to Trump, 78, to do the same, Kamala Harris, 59, released her medical report on Saturday – which said that she ‘possesses the physical and mental resiliency’ to be president
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024 Biden announces $612m electric grid investments during visit to survey Hurricane Milton damage in Florida State reeling from two major hurricanes in less than two weeks