Robert Burke wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Burke wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District.
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The Daily BeastTrump Tries to Dodge Harris’ Handshake Before Debate Starts
Who saw that coming?In a shocking slice of professionalism, or perhaps mind games, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris shared an awkward handshake before Tuesday night’s presidential debate. Harris initiated the greeting, walking to behind Trump’s podium for the brief moment after they each took the stage—Trump from the left and Harris from the right on TV broadcasts. Read more at The Daily Beast.Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now.Stay informe
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China’s ‘wolf warrior’ foreign minister who went missing reportedly demoted to low-level job
Qin Gang was removed as foreign minister last July after disappearing from public view for a month
- The Independent
Fox News hosts furious after Kamala Harris gets jubilant reception at ‘meanest’ spice shop
Vice president said her visit to Penzeys Spices gave her some much-needed respite from debate prep against her Republican rival
- HuffPost
Donald Trump's Attempt To Explain 'Kamabla' Insult For Kamala Harris Goes Awkwardly Awry
The former president reportedly "laughed a deflated kind of laugh" in the uncomfortable exchange.
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Trump said Mark Zuckerberg told him there's 'no way I can vote for a Democrat' after the assassination attempt. But Zuckerberg is pushing back on that.
A spokesman for Meta said that Zuckerberg has "not communicated to anybody how he intends to vote" and will not endorse either candidate.
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Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened
Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.
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Pope heads to economic power Singapore after a joyous visit to impoverished, devout East Timor
Pope Francis flew to Singapore on Wednesday for the final leg of his trip through Asia, heading to one of the world’s richest countries from one of its poorest after a record-setting final Mass in East Timor. After a brief farewell ceremony, Francis, the Vatican delegation and journalists traveling with him flew to Singapore aboard local carrier Aero Dili's only aircraft, an Airbus A320. Francis wrapped up his visit to East Timor with a rally Wednesday morning of its young people, who make up the majority of the 1.3 million population.
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Don Jr confronted by restaurant owner who says he lost half his customers over Trump support
The restaurant owner purchased a digital billboard for Donald Trump in Minnesota, where Tim Walz is governor
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Kamala Harris' Campaign Strikes Rawest Of Nerves For Donald Trump In Mocking New Ad
One of Donald Trump's obsessions is lampooned in the spot — with some help from Barack Obama.
- The Independent
George W Bush reveals his decision on 2024 endorsement after Cheney snubbed Trump
The 43rd president will not join his former vice president Dick Cheney, who said last week that he would vote for Democrat Kamala Harris
- Reuters
Ukraine targets Moscow in biggest drone attack yet
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Ukraine targeted the Russian capital on Tuesday in its biggest drone attack so far, killing at least one and wrecking dozens of homes in the Moscow region and forcing around 50 flights to be diverted from airports around Moscow. Russia, the world's biggest nuclear power, said it had destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian attack drones as they swarmed over the Moscow region, which has a population of more than 21 million, and 124 more over eight other regions. At least one person was killed near Moscow, Russian authorities said.
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Retired military leaders defend Harris while placing blame on Trump for Afghanistan withdrawal in letter
Several retired military officials issued a letter in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as Republicans attempt to tie her to the chaotic 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- The Telegraph
Hamas no longer exists as a military force, says Israel’s defence minister
Hamas “no longer exists” as an organised military force, Israel’s defence minister has said.
- Bloomberg
FBI-most wanted pastor’s arrest puts Duterte on defensive
Rodrigo Duterte has come to his pastor’s defence and filed cases against the government and police officials as a deepening feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. threatens to rattle the Philippines.
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China's 'wolf warrior' foreign minister is now working a lowly publishing role after falling foul of Xi: report
Qin Gang was once one of the most powerful men in China, but then vanished from public view.
- The Telegraph
Will Trump and Harris meet for a second presidential debate?
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have faced off for the first time in a live TV debate ahead of the US election.
- HuffPost UK
Putin Will Not Be Happy About The Dramatic Change In Russia's Birth Rate
The president called on Russia to have "seven or eight" children per family last year. It does not seem to have gone to plan.
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Newsmax Host Lidia Curanaj Makes Startling Political Confession And Apologizes
"I didn't know any better," the conservative host told her audience.
- The Guardian
Iran’s missile supply to Moscow may reveal true scale of Pezeshkian’s powers
Despite desire to improve relations with Europe, the president has put Iran back on the sanctions treadmill
- Reuters
How a Japanese suitor misread politics with U.S. Steel bid, despite warning signs
WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -A month before Nippon Steel discovered its $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel was on the brink of being torpedoed by President Joe Biden, the Japanese company received a strong hint that things were taking a turn for the worse. On Aug. 1, officials from the powerful Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) told representatives of Japan's biggest steelmaker and its U.S. target that the committee had identified a potential national security risk, two sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. CFIUS was concerned that the deal could reduce U.S. steel production capacity, disrupting critical industries like transportation and infrastructure, the officials told the executives in the call, which has not previously been reported.