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Former president often mocks Kamala Harris for using a teleprompter
- The Telegraph
Obama admits ‘brothers’ are not coming out to vote for Kamala
Barack Obama admitted that Kamala Harris is failing to mobilise black voters as he made his first appearance on the Democratic campaign trail.
- The Wrap
Obama Roasts Trump for Everything From Selling Bibles to Needing a Diaper at Pittsburgh Rally | Video
“I’d like to report a murder,” one X user writes as clips of the political routine begin going viral The post Obama Roasts Trump for Everything From Selling Bibles to Needing a Diaper at Pittsburgh Rally | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
- CNN
Iran engages in urgent diplomacy as it braces for Israel’s response to missile attacks
Iran’s government is extremely nervous and has been engaging in urgent diplomatic efforts with countries in the Middle East to gauge whether they can reduce the scale of Israel’s response to its missile attack earlier this month and – if that fails – help protect Tehran, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
- Bloomberg
Singapore’s most famous home poses fresh headache for new PM
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is confronting a fresh political headache over the colonial-era bungalow feuded over by the children of the Singapore’s revered former leader, Lee Kuan Yew.
- The Independent
Top election data analyst says Trump’s odds of winning have suddenly surged - but can’t explain why
Dr Thomas Miller modelling shows Trump’s predicted Electoral College votes have risen in the last 10 days from 230 to 275
- The Independent
‘Don’t boo, vote!’ Obama calls for action as he skewers ‘crazy’ Trump in first appearance on 2024 campaign trail
The former president slammed the ‘78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago’ as he stumped for Kamala Harris and Senator Bob Casey in Pittsburgh
- The Telegraph
Lithuania installs ‘dragon’s teeth’ to fend off potential Russian attack
Lithuania has installed “dragon’s teeth” anti-tank barriers on bridges that link the country to Russia.
- HuffPost
'I Shouldn't Say It': Obama Brings Down The House With 1 Loaded Question About Trump
The former president joked about his successor as he spoke about the cost of child care.
- The Independent
Trump confused a Democratic governor’s gender in error-strewn call. She had the ‘perfect’ response
Former president also makes false claim that ‘radical left governor has announced a plan to resettle 75,000 migrants’
- Associated Press
As Hezbollah and Israel battle on the border, Lebanon's army watches from the sidelines
Since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have clashed along the border while the Lebanese army has largely stood on the sidelines. It's not the first time the national army has found itself watching war at home from the discomfiting position of bystander. Lebanon's widely beloved army is one of the few institutions that bridge the country's sectarian and political divides.
- HuffPost
Hillary Clinton’s Single Word Says It All About Donald Trump’s Latest Hypocrisy
The former secretary of state's sarcastic comment spoke volumes.
- The Daily Beast
Kamala Harris Makes Her Health Reveal to Shame Trump
Kamala Harris on Saturday plans to release a medical report that her campaign says concludes she “possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency.” Democratic campaign operatives hope that the release of the vice president’s health information will focus more attention on Donald Trump’s age and raise doubts about his physical health and mental acuity.The surprise power play comes just 24 days before Americans will choose their next presi
- The Independent
What is the mysterious advanced Russian weapon downed by Moscow’s own forces in embarrassment for Putin?
Wreckage of one of Russia’s newest pieces of military hardware is now in hands of Ukrainian forces
- The Independent
Whoopi Goldberg fires back at Trump after he called her ‘filthy, dirty, disgusting’: ‘You hired me four times’
Former president verbally attacked ‘The View’ hosts, calling them ‘dumb’ during his recent Pennsylvania rally
- BBC
China detains iPhone maker workers in 'strange' case
The Taiwanese government suggested the detentions may be a case of "abuse of power" by Chinese police.
- Reuters
After heavy Israeli blows, Hezbollah forges new command for crucial ground war
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Hezbollah is preparing for a long war of attrition in south Lebanon, after Israel wiped out its top leadership, with a new military command directing rocket fire and the ground conflict, two sources familiar with its operations said. Hezbollah has been diminished by three weeks of devastating Israeli blows - most notably the killing of its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Friends and foes alike are now watching how effectively it resists Israeli troops that have crossed into Lebanon with the stated aim of driving it away from the border.
- The Guardian
Iran general’s whereabouts in question after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah
Conflicting reports include house arrest of Esmail Ghaani, who was in Beirut at time of Hassan Nasrallah’s killing
- LA Times
Hezbollah faces backlash in Lebanon as Israel's invasion widens
Hezbollah critics and supporters alike are voicing frustration over what many view as the group's miscalculations.
- The Telegraph
Putin says growing ties with ‘very close’ ally Iran is top priority
Vladimir Putin said growing ties with Iran were a “priority” as he met the country’s president to discuss Middle East tensions in a surprise summit.