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Trump-Harris TV debate set for September will be hosted by ABC News  ABC News has announced it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on September 10. The network confirmed the event in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after Trump expressed his willingness to debate Harris multiple times before the November election. He suggested a total of three debates, with the others hosted by Fox News and NBC. Kamala Harris, speaking at an event in Michigan, confirmed her participation in the ABC debate and expressed openness to additional debates. The debate will be moderated by…

Venezuelan president bans X for 10 days over Musk row Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signed a decree blocking access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for 10 days after a public feud with its owner, Elon Musk. The dispute began after Maduro was declared the winner of last month’s contested presidential election. Musk called Maduro a “dictator” and a “clown,” while Maduro accused Musk of inciting hatred and violence. Amid rising anti-government protests over the election, Venezuela’s security forces have arrested hundreds. Independent observers and the main opposition party have labelled the July 28 election as undemocratic,…

Global stocks climb higher as market jitters ease US stocks had their best trading day since November 2022, driven by a surprising drop in unemployment claims that eased fears of a slowing economy. The S&P 500 surged 2.3%, the Dow Jones gained 1.8%, and the Nasdaq soared 2.9%. Asian markets also saw gains, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng up 1.7% and South Korea’s Kospi rising over 1%.  This comes after a severe downturn in Japanese stocks earlier in the week, which had caused a global market sell-off. Analysts believe the lower-than-expected US jobless claims, which fell to 233,000 last week,…

US, Egypt and Qatar call on Israel and Hamas to resume talks The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have issued a joint statement urging Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations for a ceasefire and a hostage-release deal. The three nations have reportedly reached a “framework agreement” with only the implementation details left to finalise. Israel has agreed to send negotiators to the talks, scheduled for August 15 in Doha or Cairo, while Hamas has yet to respond. This diplomatic push aims to prevent further regional tensions, particularly after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, an act Iran blames on…

Teen planned ‘explosives and knives’ attack at Swift concert Austrian authorities arrested a 19-year-old on Wednesday for plotting a suicide attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The suspect, who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS), admitted to planning an attack using explosives and knives. Swift’s three sold-out shows at the Ernst Happel Stadium, expected to draw over 195,000 attendees, were cancelled as a result. The suspect had reportedly stolen chemicals from his former workplace and made significant progress in bomb-making. Authorities also discovered weapons and evidence of his plans to drive a car into the crowd.…

Yunus sworn in as interim Bangladesh leader Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, 84, has been sworn in as Bangladesh’s interim leader, pledging to uphold the constitution and restore democracy. He took the oath at Dhaka’s presidential palace, accompanied by his new cabinet members, including student leaders Nahid Islam and Asif Mahmud, who played key roles in the recent anti-government protests. This transition comes after Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s long-time prime minister, resigned and fled to India following weeks of deadly student-led protests demanding her removal. Yunus’ appointment as interim leader was the result of a meeting between President Mohammed Shahabuddin, military officials,…

Key facts Far right protests UK: Why did the far-right riots fail to materialise last night? Following a week of chaos and disorder across England and Northern Ireland, last night marked a significant turn of events. The far-right have been rioting for more than 7 days and last night there were expected to be more than 100 demonstrations. If the previous demonstrations from the far-right are anything to go by – demonstration means riots. The nation held its breath amid fears of further violence. For much of the last 7 days, England and Northern Ireland have seen shameful scenes of…

Egypt U23 battle it out against Morrocco U23s for a bronze medal in tonight’s third-place match. Tomorrow’s Men’s final takes place tomorrow as Spain and France fight for Gold – with the loser securing silver. Olympic Men’s Football Tournament fixtures today – 08/08/24 FixturesKick-offWhere to watch?Egypt U23 vs Morocco U2316:00Discovery+The winner will secure an Olympic bronze medal

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Tens of thousands take to the streets to counter racist riots After a week of far-right rioting across England and Northern Ireland, last night marked a moment of hope and peace for the UK. The country held its breath after reports that more than 100 far-right demonstrations were set to take place in anti-immigration and anti-Muslim protests. But tens of thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets, forming protective rings around immigration centres and peacefully marching through the streets. For the few far-right protesters who did turn out, they quickly dispersed and the…

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