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Brazil’s Supreme Court is set to vote on Monday on whether to uphold a ruling to ban social media platform X. The vote was called by Justice Alexandre Moraes after X was suspended early Saturday for failing to appoint a new legal representative in Brazil by a court-imposed deadline. The conflict between Justice Moraes and X’s owner, Elon Musk, began in April when the judge ordered the suspension of several accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation. Justice Moraes, who is part of the first chamber of the 11-member Supreme Court, will have his decision reviewed by his own chamber.  In his…

X braced for Brazil ban as judge’s deadline passes Social media site X (formerly Twitter) is bracing for a potential ban in Brazil after missing a deadline to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The company recently shut down its office in Brazil, citing threats of arrest against its former representative for non-compliance with what it called “censorship” orders. The dispute with Brazilian authorities began in April when Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of several X accounts accused of spreading disinformation. X’s owner, Elon Musk, responded by threatening to reactivate the banned accounts and…

Harris defends White House record in first interview In her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris defended her policy shifts, President Joe Biden’s leadership, and her tenure in the White House. Speaking to CNN, Harris highlighted the Biden administration’s recent successes, including reducing illegal border crossings and reviving the economy after the pandemic. She also pointed to lower prescription drug costs and a declining unemployment rate as evidence of effective governance, stating, “That’s good work. There’s more to do.” The interview, which was pre-recorded and featured Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, marked Harris’s first appearance as…

A group of around 20 suspected illegal migrants attempted to board a school bus picking up elementary students in California on Wednesday, according to local reports. Causing alarm with worrying parents, although it is important to stress that the migrants did not, nor gave any indication of, causing any harm to any of the children or driver. The incident unfolded just 24 hours after a smaller group of suspected migrants tried to get on another school bus in the same district, according to local media citing education officials. The two incidents took place within the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District in…

The US front pages feature several domestic political stories. The papers look at the fight for the battleground states in the USA – as some papers warn Harris she’s not guaranteed the Black vote.

Elsewhere, the FBI investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump is also covered on the front pages.

Trump faces new 2020 election interference charges U.S. prosecutors have filed new charges against former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, following his loss to Joe Biden. These updated charges come after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. The revised indictment maintains the same four criminal counts against Trump but now frames them in the context of his actions as a political candidate rather than a sitting president. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and continues to claim, without evidence,…

First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prison Michael Sparks, the first rioter to breach the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to disrupt the certification of the presidential election, has been sentenced to over four years in prison. Sparks, 47, was found guilty of civil disorder, disorderly conduct, and other charges in March. On Tuesday, Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced him to 53 months in prison and fined him $2,000. Despite his remorse for the events of that day, Sparks continued to express belief in the unfounded claim that the 2020 election was stolen…

House Intel Chair Turner says Biden-Harris response on Iran threat to election is ‘dangerously insufficient’ FIRST ON FOX: House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner is demanding President Biden take “immediate and forceful action” against Iran, calling his administration’s response “dangerously insufficient,” after the intelligence community determined the regime is “actively” attempting to influence the 2024 presidential election. Turner, R-Ohio, in a letter to President Biden, obtained by Fox News Digital, wrote about his “grave concern” about Iran’s activities. “The FBI and U.S. intelligence community have unequivocally demonstrated that Iran is engaged in a systemic campaign to compromise the integrity…

Texas judge blocks Biden plan for migrant spouses A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new immigration program introduced by the Biden administration that could protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. The 14-day stay, issued in response to a lawsuit by 16 Republican-led states, halts the “Keeping Families Together” program, which began last week. The program aims to allow undocumented spouses who have been in the U.S. for at least 10 years to work legally and avoid deportation. The White House announced in June that the policy could benefit over 500,000 spouses…

Outcry in Louisville as Judge clears 2 police officers of felony and faults Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend for fatal shooting. A federal judge cleared two former Louisville police officers of felony charges in connection to Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting and instead faulted Taylor’s boyfriend for her death. Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, stands in front of a portrait of Breonna Taylor during a protest memorial in Jefferson Square Park on March 13, 2021, in Louisville, Kentucky. In an order Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson dropped felony “deprivation of rights under the color of law” charges against former Louisville Police Detective…

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president. He said in a Friday court filing that he will endorse former President as reported by The Associated Press reports. Although the filing didn’t say explicitly if he would be suspending his campaign, it can be taken as granted. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to endorse Trump for president The former Democrat made an announcement in Phoenix today, a couple of hours before Trump was scheduled to hold a campaign event in nearby Glendale, Arizona. Trump New it was happening Trump New it was happening as the announcement is…

Joe Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza ceasefire deal is urgent Washington, USA – In a call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden stressed the “urgency” of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.  The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris joined the call in which the President stated the importance of removing “any remaining obstacles” blocking an agreement with Hamas. Biden also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to helping Isarael defend itself against “all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.” The call comes after US Secretary of State Anthony…

DNC Day 3: Kamala Harris Accepts Democratic Nomination Chicago, USA – Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president on the final night of the party convention in Chicago.  During her speech, Harris pledged to lead “for all Americans” and create an “opportunity economy” in a highly personal address to the nation. Her speech also highlighted other key issues facing the United States, including protecting the right to abortion. She also touched on unity and working-class aspirations. Harris also called for a ceasefire in Gaza but failed to address the protests that have been taking place…

Tim Walz accepts Democratic Party nomination for vice president Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night.  During his speech, Walz touted his military service, his record as governor and the campaign’s stances on reproductive rights and gun control. And he repeated a line he’s used on the campaign trail several times already: “Mind your own damn business”. Democrats, gathering at Chicago’s United Center, are eager to build on the momentum generated by Harris’s recent elevation to the top of the party’s ticket. They aim to channel the…

The Chicago Police Department recorded five shootings involving 12 victims, one of whom died, and one aggravated battery incident on Tuesday, the second day of the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City. That compares to eight shootings, four of which were fatal, on Monday, and a total of 26 shooting incidents involving 30 total victims, five of whom died, over the weekend leading up to the DNC in downtown Chicago. Shootings on day 2 of DNC in Chicago “Our officers are out there. They’re out there. They’re highly visible. And we have officers not only along the corridors downtown,…