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Biden says could quit race if 'medical condition' emerged
US President Joe Biden said he could drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition, as a top Democrat on Wednesday urged the 81-year-old to step aside.
Leading Democrat piles pressure on Biden to quit race
Joe Biden faced fresh turmoil Wednesday as a heavyweight Democrat urged him to abandon his reelection bid and a backlash grew over plans for a virtual nomination before the party conference.
Venezuelan authorities arrest opposition security chief ahead of poll
Venezuelan authorities have arrested opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's security chief, she said Wednesday -- the latest of dozens of her team members rounded up ahead of the July 28 presidential election.
Top Democrat Adam Schiff calls on Biden to exit presidential race
Representative Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the most heavyweight Democrat so far to publicly urge US President Joe Biden to step aside for another candidate to face Donald Trump.
Kenyan president names ally 'acting' stand-in for sacked ministers
Kenyan President William Ruto named Wednesday his foreign minister as "acting cabinet secretary" for all ministries, nearly a week after dismissing almost his entire cabinet in an attempt to defuse deadly anti-government rallies.
US unveils Americas-wide plan to boost semiconductor production
Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled Wednesday a new plan for countries in the Americas to boost production of semiconductors, which are critical just about everywhere in modern industry and a sector dominated by China.
French troops gear up to secure Olympic ceremonies
French troops are out in force around Paris's river Seine, equipped with everything from drones to dogs, as the countdown to the riverside Olympic Games opening ceremony ticks towards zero.
Ukraine smashes temperature records amid power outages
Several cities across Ukraine were recording historic scorching temperatures, officials said Wednesday, at a time when major urban hubs are suffering long periods without electricity after Russian attacks on power plants.
UK's new govt vows to oust 92 unelected peers from upper house
The UK government on Wednesday announced plans to axe 92 House of Lords seats retained for hereditary lawmakers, resurrecting reform of the unelected chamber started under Tony Blair's Labour government in the 1990s.
Trump running mate Vance to star at Republican convention
J.D. Vance was set to star at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday in his first address as vice-presidential nominee -- completing a meteoric rise from humble midwestern beginnings to a coveted spot on Donald Trump's ticket.
A decade on, Dutch PM vows justice over downed flight MH17
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof vowed Wednesday to bring to justice those behind the downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, as relatives of those killed gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the disaster.
Wall Street stocks hit by China worries, gold hits record
Wall Street's main indices tumbled at the start of trading Wednesday as fears of heightened trade tensions with China hit tech stocks.
South Korea's KHNP wins multi-billion-dollar Czech nuclear tender
South Korean power giant KHNP has won a tender worth billions of dollars to build two nuclear units at a Czech power plant, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday.
Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events.
Trump running mate Vance to light up Republican convention
US Senator J.D. Vance was set to debut on the national stage Wednesday in his first address as the Republican vice-presidential nominee -- completing a meteoric rise from humble midwestern beginnings to a coveted spot on Donald Trump's ticket.
Stocks swing as rate bets offset by Trump inflation talk
Equities were mixed Wednesday while gold hit a fresh record as expectations for a US interest rate cut played up against the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency that analysts say could see inflation-fuelling tax cuts and tariffs.
Russia's 'window to the west' turns to tourists from the East
Alexandra Kulikova used to come across plenty of different European languages on the streets of Saint Petersburg, the iconic city founded by Peter the Great as Russia's "window to the West".
US right takes aim at women Secret Service agents who protected Trump
As questions swirl over how a would-be assassin managed to get anywhere near Donald Trump, some conservatives are blaming the Secret Service for hiring the women agents who threw themselves into the line of fire to protect the former president.
Trump's VP pick signals shift away from Ukraine, Europe
Donald Trump picked J.D. Vance -- a staunch opponent of aid for Kyiv who wants Washington to refocus on Asia -- as his running mate, signaling a potential shift away from Europe if the Republican candidate wins in November.
Project 2025: critics decry 'terrifying' agenda for Trump
As Republicans approved their policy platform at the party's national convention, a more radical shadow manifesto led by figures close to Donald Trump has raised fears for the future of American democracy.
At Republican convention, Trump watches ex-rivals fall in line
Donald Trump returned to the Republican National Convention Tuesday for a night intended to unify the party, as his failed primary challengers displayed their fealty to the now official US presidential candidate.
Hopes for justice fade as relatives mourn 10th anniversary of MH17 downing
As relatives gather on Wednesday to mourn victims on the 10th anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, hopes are fading that those responsible for shooting down the plane will soon be behind bars.
Lebanon media says 3 children among 5 dead in Israeli strikes
Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in south Lebanon killed five people including three Syrian children, with Hezbollah announcing rocket fire at Israel in retaliation.
EU parliament re-elects speaker, limits far-right influence
The European Parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly for Maltese conservative Roberta Metsola to remain its speaker, while also limiting the influence of far right parties despite their significant gains in June elections.
Trump faithful see God's hand in assassination escape
Devotees of Donald Trump have long proclaimed he was chosen by God to save the United States -- but the messianic fervor has hit new heights after the Republican presidential candidate narrowly survived an assassination attempt.
Biden back in campaign mode against Trump after shooting
US President Joe Biden resumed political attacks against Donald Trump on Tuesday for the first time since the assassination attempt on his rival, as the Democrat sought to prop up his own faltering reelection bid.
Trump shooting conspiracy theories flourish on X, researchers say
Conspiracy theories about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump received tens of millions of views on X, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the potential for extreme falsehoods to go viral on the Elon Musk-owned platform.
Trump cements grip on Republicans as ex-rivals fall in line
Donald Trump's failed primary challengers are to take the stage Tuesday at the Republican Party convention, in a display of fealty to its all-dominant champion and now official US presidential candidate.
Top US senator found guilty of corruption
Jurors found a powerful US senator guilty on all counts of corruption Tuesday after gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were found at his home, prosecutors said, sparking calls for his resignation.
Top US senator guilty of corruption: prosecutors
Jurors found a powerful US senator guilty on all counts of corruption Tuesday after gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash were found at his home, prosecutors said, sparking calls for his resignation.
Bangladesh shuts schools nationwide after six killed in protests
Bangladesh ordered schools and universities around the country to close indefinitely on Tuesday after six students were killed in protests that prompted the mobilisation of paramilitaries to keep order.
Tenacious D cancels tour over Trump shooting comments
The American rock duo Tenacious D canceled tour dates following controversial onstage comments linked to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, lead singer Jack Black said Tuesday.