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Joe Biden says he ‘screwed up’ debate but vows to stay in election President Joe Biden acknowledged his underwhelming performance in last week’s debate against…

Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires Tens of thousands of residents in Northern California have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires spread during a severe…

France’s Marine Le Pen says absolute majority still possible for far right French far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday said her…

Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from Australia’s ruling Labor Party after voting against it to support a motion…

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell another 25 million shares of the tech giant, valued…

Biden rejects calls to drop out of presidential race  US President Joe Biden reassured senior Democrats and his campaign team on Wednesday, confirming his commitment…

Hurricane Beryl batters south coast of Jamaica Hurricane Beryl, a category four storm with winds up to 130mph (215km/h), has struck Jamaica, causing significant damage.…

Brazil’s Lula cancels visit to avoid Argentine leader Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled a visit to the southern state of Santa…

President Joe Biden blames jet lag and travel for poor debate performance President Joe Biden said his lacklustre debate performance last week was due to…

Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated at a ceremony in the capital, Freetown.…

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl as storm thrashes Caribbean and targets US Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is heading…

French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right As the deadline for candidate declarations in the French elections passed on Tuesday, numerous left…

Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock Turkey Turkey’s government is calling for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in Melikgazi and spread…

More than 120 killed in crush at India religious event A devastating crush at a religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the…

Greece charges wealthy Kazakh yachters over wildfire, millionaire surprised at allegations  One of Kazakhstan’s richest men, Daniyar Abulgazin, has denied any wrongdoing after a party…

Trump asks for hush money conviction to be overturned Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked to overturn his conviction in the hush money case and delay…

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30 A flight experiencing “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 people. The Air Europa…

Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza area after rocket fire The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area east of Khan Younis…

At least one dead as Hurricane Beryl batters Caribbean Hurricane Beryl has caused significant damage in the Caribbean, resulting in at least one death. Thousands…

Supreme Court historic decision granting Donald Trump immunity After the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity, Donald Trump celebrated on social media, calling it a…

Folks, I might not walk as easily or talk as smoothly as I used to.I might not debate as well as I used to.But what…

Veteran Sri Lanka MP who fought for Tamil rights dies Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and advocate for the Tamil minority, has died…

Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens Caribbean nations are urging residents to prepare for a powerful and potentially deadly hurricane which is rapidly intensifying as…

Suspected female suicide bombers kill at least 18 in Nigeria At least 18 people were killed and 30 injured in a series of explosions in…

France’s far right celebrates lead and seeks majority France’s far-right party, the National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has taken the lead in…