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The Guardian - World
France to deploy 30,000 police after election runoff amid fears of violence
Move comes after attacks on government spokesperson and RN candidate in buildup to Sunday’s poll. Europe live – latest updatesAbout 30,000 police will be deployed across France on Sunday night amid fears of violence after the final results of a ... -
ABC News - World
US asks Haiti to prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and a humanitarian crisis
U.S. officials have asked Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral council as the country strives to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence -
ABC News - Top stories
Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months -
ESPN - Sports
Police probe alleged fan-steward violence at Euros
Police in Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel at Portugal's game with Slovenia. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Why War?' Review: Nature, Nurture and Violence
What explains humanity’s peerless talent for self-destruction? Freud, Einstein and many other thinkers have come to different conclusions. -
ABC News - Top stories
ATV crashes into pickup on rural Colorado road, killing 2 toddlers and 2 adults
Authorities say an all-terrain vehicle crashed into a pickup truck on a rural road on Colorado’s plains, killing two toddlers and two adults -
NBC News - Top stories
How punishing Britain’s Conservative party turned into an election victory for Labour
THETFORD, England — With its historic, flint-clad houses and pleasant fields, Thetford is an unlikely scene for an electoral bloodbath. -
The Guardian - World
‘They live with fear in their stomachs’: increasing violence deepens crisis in Burkina Faso
About 10% of the population is displaced and 40 of the west African country’s cities are cut off from aid – but agencies say they have only 17% of the funding needed to help. In a friend’s house in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s second-largest ... -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions. -
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BBC News - Top stories
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
Hundreds of marriages collapse each month in the northern city of Kano. -
The Guardian - World
French PM says ‘no place for violence and intimidation’ after candidate attacked putting up election posters – Europe live
Gabriel Attal said candidate Prisca Thevenot and members of her campaign team were attacked by four individuals. The Ecologists’ Marine Tondelier has criticised the far right National Rally’s Jordan Bardella, arguing that his party is allowing ... -
The New York Times - World
Violence, Rape, Thirst, Even Organ Theft: Migrants Face Lethal Risks in Africa
The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report. -
The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BMW Hopes to Be a Steady Hand Amid EV Uncertainty
BMW is sticking to planned investments for its battery-powered future while holding onto its conventional gasoline-fueled roots, its technology chief Frank Weber said in an interview. -
Financial Times - World
Amid the Trump-Biden chaos, Americans should not forget their history
The indictments against King George in the Declaration of Independence could just as easily be applied to TrumpJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Milei to meet Bolsonaro in Brazil amid feud with Lula
Argentine leader to see rightwing Brazilian ex-president at conservative event as he trades barbs with leftist incumbentBrazil -
ABC News - World
Nigeria claims it has degraded extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
Recent suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria have raised questions about the country's claim that it has degraded extremists whose insurgency since 2009 has killed more than 35,000 people directly and displaced more than 2 million -
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CBS News - Top stories
Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
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CBS News - Top stories
Russia says part of a key Ukraine town seized amid deadly airstrikes
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart RussiaUkraine -
The Hill - Politics
White House chief of staff Zients reassures staff amid Biden turmoil
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told aides Wednesday to hold their heads high and tune out the noise as President Biden seeks to reassure Democrats after his rocky debate performance last week. On an all-staff call, Zients acknowledged the ...Joe Biden -
GameSpot - Tech
The First Descendant Server Issues Are Ongoing Amid Its Big Launch
Nexus Games' new looter shooter, The First Descendant, has experienced quite a warm welcome following its release, nearing the top of Steam's most-played list shortly after launch. Unfortunately, The First Descendant's sudden popularity may be ... -
NBC News - Politics
Biden says he’s ‘in this race to the end’ amid growing calls to drop out
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker explain what’s happening behind the scenes as President Biden looks to reassure ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden-Trump race is tight amid debate fallout: Poll
President Biden and former President Trump are in a tight race amid fallout from last week’s presidential debate, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. The poll, conducted between June 30 and July 2, found that Trump garnered 42 ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House seeks to stop the bleeding amid new calls for Biden dropout
The White House and Biden campaign sought to stop the bleeding Wednesday, forcefully saying the president will not be dropping out of the race after a disastrous debate underscored concerns about his age and ability to serve. Allies and staff ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada Enacts Digital-Services Tax Amid Risks of U.S. Trade Retaliation
Canada authorized the implementation of a digital-services tax, a move that threatens to trigger trade retaliation from Congress and the Biden administration. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
NBC News - Politics
Biden defiant amid calls to step aside: ‘I am running’
President Joe Biden told his staff that he is staying in the race after his disappointing debate performance, but NBC News has learned that he is privately torn between acceptance and defiance. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY and NBC’s ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Firefighters battle massive California wildfire amid blistering heat
A massive wildfire has now burned more than 3,500 acres in northern California, and officials say triple-digit heat is making the battle all the more difficult. More than 140 million Americans were under heat alerts in the West and other parts of ...California -
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NBC News - Top stories
Kendrick Lamar drops ‘Not Like Us’ music video amid Drake feud
Kendrick Lamar put a cap on his monthslong feud with Drake by releasing a music video for his hit song "Not Like Us," which dissed the Canadian rapper. -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden faces critical days ahead for reelection campaign amid calls to withdraw
President Biden still faces calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election after last week's lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the criticism from voters, donors and politicians.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Thompson Fire rages in Northern California amid heat wave
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in ...California -
ABC News - Top stories
Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
The Guardian - World
Fast-moving wildfire erupts near Yosemite amid blistering heatwave
French fire grows to 840 acres, as millions across US west face sweltering temperatures and dry conditions. A fast-moving wildfire burning near Yosemite national park is threatening rural communities as millions of people in California and across ...