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Obama to anoint Harris as Democrats' future at convention
Barack Obama on Tuesday will use the Democratic convention in Chicago to anoint Kamala Harris the party's future and, as the first Black and South Asian woman presidential nominee, the heir to the movement he ignited in 2008.
Russian POWs recount capture as Ukraine hopes for quick prisoner swap
Some are wounded, most are very young and all want to go home. President Volodymyr Zelensky calls Russian soldiers captured in the lightning offensive into the Kursk region, Ukraine's "exchange fund".
Blinken meets Egyptian president in Gaza truce push
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken met Egypt's president Tuesday for talks about a Gaza ceasefire after saying Israel had accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a deal and urging Hamas to do the same.
Ukraine MPs vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church
Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as Kyiv cuts religious, social and institutional ties with bodies it considers aligned with Moscow.
Ukraine's Russia incursion may be hard to sustain: analysts
Ukraine's military incursion into Russia, a first in the two-year-old war, has handed Kyiv the initiative on the battlefield, but its outcome remains highly uncertain, analysts say.
Excitement as Obama set to praise Harris at Democratic convention
Barack Obama will hail Kamala Harris as the future of the Democratic Party on Tuesday as she is formally crowned its presidential nominee after a roller-coaster ride in US campaign politics.
Taiwan conducts missile drills at sensitive test site
Taiwan conducted missile drills simulating the interception of enemy fighters and munitions at a sensitive test site Tuesday, as the island seeks to step up "combat effectiveness" against an increasingly assertive China.
'We heart Joe': tearful Democrats hail Biden
It was the hero's send-off he had hoped to defer for another four years but when it came, any lingering bitterness seemed forgotten for a cathartic hour as Joe Biden basked in the adulation of his party faithful.
Biden says 'I gave my best' as he passes torch to Harris
An emotional US President Joe Biden passed the torch to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris with a hug on Monday, saying he gave everything for his country in a bittersweet farewell speech at the party's convention in Chicago.
Blinken to head to Egypt on Gaza truce push
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due to travel to Egypt on Tuesday for talks on a Gaza ceasefire after saying Israel had accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a deal and urging Hamas to do the same.
Philippines to host 'limited number' of Afghans seeking US visas
A "limited number" of Afghans will temporarily stay in the Philippines while being processed for resettlement in the United States, Manila and Washington said Tuesday.
Biden wins huge convention ovation as Democrats bid farewell
An emotional Joe Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, after Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to thank him for being an "incredible" president.
Venezuela opposition candidate asks Maduro to 'step aside'
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has claimed he defeated Nicolas Maduro in last month's election, said Monday he was ready to negotiate a transition -- and asked the incumbent to "step aside."
North Korean defects to South, says Seoul military
A North Korean defected to the South by walking across the heavily fortified border that separates the peninsula, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
Harris hails Biden in surprise Democratic convention appearance
Kamala Harris said Democrats would be "forever grateful" to US President Joe Biden as she made a surprise appearance Monday at the start of a party convention in Chicago that will crown her as the new presidential nominee.
US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack
Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said on Monday, accusing Tehran of seeking to influence the 2024 election.
Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet farewell in Chicago
Joe Biden said Monday he was ready to pass the torch to new Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, as he prepared to give a bittersweet farewell address to the party's convention in Chicago.
Russia rules out peace talks as Ukraine claims advances
Russia on Monday ruled out any peace talks with Ukraine despite Kyiv raising pressure on the Kremlin by claiming fresh advances in its offensive into Russian territory.
Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday said Israel had accepted a US "bridging proposal" for a Gaza truce deal and pressured Hamas to do the same, having earlier said the talks may be the "last opportunity" for a ceasefire.
Nicaragua shutters 1,500 NGOs as crackdown continues
Nicaragua on Monday shuttered 1,500 NGOs, bringing to more than 5,000 the number of such entities scrapped in a crackdown on opponents by President Daniel Ortega.
Trump shares doctored images showing Taylor Swift support
Donald Trump has shared doctored images on social media showing Taylor Swift and her fans support his presidential campaign, in an apparent effort to tap into the pop singer's mega star power in the US election.
Zelensky hails Kursk success as Russia rules out talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday hailed his forces' success in their surprise offensive into Russia's territory, an advance that triggered the Kremlin to rule out entering peace talks with Kyiv.
Palestinian militants claim Tel Aviv bombing, threaten more attacks
Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine, Poland this week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, officials said, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
UK support of Ukraine 'unwavering' amid Kursk offensive: spokeswoman
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to Ukraine "remains absolutely resolute", his spokesperson said Monday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that UK support "has slowed down recently".
Russia rules out peace talks as Zelensky says Kursk campaign a success
The Kremlin on Monday ruled out entering peace talks with Ukraine over Kyiv's surprise offensive into Russian territory, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was meeting its goals.
Protests widen over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans and lawyers, called for justice Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week.
Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn
The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.
Blinken meets Israeli leaders at 'decisive moment' for Gaza talks
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Hamas not to derail negotiations that he said may be a "last opportunity" to secure a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine: foreign ministry
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the foreign ministry said Monday, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet convention farewell
US President Joe Biden will give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
New Zealand's population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed Monday, as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.