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Ukraine’s incursion into Russia could change everything, US senator says
“This really set Putin back on his heels,” he said of Russia’s president.
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Ukraine destroys second bridge in Kursk region
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Where Harris and Walz stand on 2024’s biggest policy issues
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19 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Blinken looks to broker cease-fire deal
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Safety deteriorating at Ukraine nuclear plant after drone strike, IAEA warns
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Democratic convention reinvents itself for a new headliner
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Chechnya’s strongman leader shows off Tesla Cybertruck with gun turret
Nigel Farage, million-pound man
New financial disclosures reveal the Reform UK leader makes over £1M a year in non-parliamentary activities.
Bloody brawl in Turkey’s parliament
A debate over restoring the parliamentary mandate of jailed activist Can Atalay degenerated into a free-for-all.
Lithuania’s top envoy drops bid to be European commissioner
Gabrielius Landsbergis pulls out as the country’s president blocks his plan to move to Brussels.
Donald Trump can’t figure out how to attack Kamala Harris. Just look at his nicknames.
The former president has tried and abandoned several monikers for his new Democratic opponent.
Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid: Report
The ban, which is already in place, will affect all new requests for assistance to Kyiv, Germany’s FAZ newspaper reported.
Gaza records first polio case in 25 years
Analysis of sewage samples had first detected the presence of the virus in the region in June.
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon reportedly kills at least 10
Hezbollah responded with a barrage of rockets into northern Israel.
The US is confident in its Gaza cease-fire proposal. Hamas has issues with it.
Mediators hope to close a deal at next week’s talks in Cairo.
JD Vance cites 2002 Scorsese movie to defend mass deportations
The Ohio senator says ethnic neighborhoods contribute to crime.
First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’
It’s part of her long-held strategy.
Gaza cease-fire talks to resume next week
Washington presents “bridging proposal” meant to resolve key gaps between Hamas and Israel.
How Kamala Harris’ platform could differ from Joe Biden’s
Here are some hints about how Harris’ agenda and Biden’s might compare if she ends up taking the oath in January.
Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk region
Russian forces, meanwhile, came close to two big cities in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
First-name basis: Harris is leaning into ‘Kamala’
It’s part of her long-held strategy.
Heightened mpox vigilance urged by EU as deadly virus spreads
The virus is fast-spreading in Africa, where it has claimed more than 500 lives this year.
Blood scandal payouts heap fresh cost pressure on UK government
Ministers briefed to expect ‘significant additional costs’ as UK widens payouts for worst-ever health scandal.
Macron to hold consultations next week to form new government
Possible new PMs include left-wing Lucie Castets, former socialist heavyweight Bernard Cazeneuve and conservative Xavier Bertrand.
Key drug doesn’t work against deadly new mpox virus, study finds
The findings are “disappointing,” said Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Poland wants to host Olympics in 2040 or 2044, says Tusk
Paris inspires Polish government.
Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada
“Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland,” says Canadian defense department.
Alan Taylor appointed to BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee, succeeding Jonathan Haskel
Taylor replaces Jonathan Haskel, who dissented against this month’s interest rate cut.
Bulgaria’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is official. Opponents beg EU to take action.
The legislation triggered protests across the country and condemnation from human rights groups.
Bavarian Nordic asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents
A more deadly version of the virus is fast-spreading in Africa and disproportionately affecting children.