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Trump courts support from Jewish voters: Harris to appear alongside Oprah Winfrey
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Trump courts support from Jewish voters: Harris to appear alongside Oprah Winfrey

Former President Donald Trump is wooing Jewish voters today, participating in an event about fighting antisemitism before he addressed the Israeli American Council’s national summit in Washington, D.C. Vice President Kamala Harris is participating in a discussion hosted by Oprah Winfrey in Detroit. The event has featured livestreamed appearances by Meryl Streep, Chris Rock and other stars, as well as voters...

In 1st Since 2020, US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate By 50 Basis Point
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In 1st Since 2020, US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate By 50 Basis Point

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs shortly before November’s presidential election. The Fed’s decision will affect the rates at which commercial banks lend to consumers and businesses, bringing down the cost of...

Elon Musk warns US against ‘very real’ risk after Kamala Harris’ ‘shameful’ message on Venezuela election
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Elon Musk warns US against ‘very real’ risk after Kamala Harris’ ‘shameful’ message on Venezuela election

Elon Musk, who endorsed Donald Trump shortly after an assassination attempt on him at a rally in Pennsylvania, has warned the United States of “very real” risk if Kamala Harris becomes the country’s next president. Musk, a staunch critic of the US Vice President, has revamped his attack on Harris since she announced her bid for presidency...

After Putin Gaffe, Biden Calls Kamala Harris “Vice President Trump”
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After Putin Gaffe, Biden Calls Kamala Harris “Vice President Trump”

US President Joe Biden, under intense scrutiny over his mental fitness to serve, mistakenly referred to his Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday as “Vice President Trump.” Biden, asked whether Harris could beat Donald Trump if he decided not to run again, said: “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if...

Barcelona locals aggressively protest overtourism
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Barcelona locals aggressively protest overtourism

“Tourists go home” — this was the reigning sentiment in Barcelona over the weekend as thousands of locals thronged the streets of their vibrant city to make their displeasure known to the tourists passing through. Their problem? Too many tourists, as much inflation and too little space. Right off the bat, overtourism is not a...

In Austria, PM Modi reaffirms that ‘this is not time for war’
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In Austria, PM Modi reaffirms that ‘this is not time for war’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 10 said he held a “fruitful discussion” with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer during which they discussed in detail the ongoing disputes in the world, including the Ukraine conflict and situation in West Asia, reaffirming that “this is not the time for war”. Mr. Modi, who arrived here from Moscow after meeting Russian President...

Biden announces new NATO aid for Ukraine, as his reelection campaign teeters
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Biden announces new NATO aid for Ukraine, as his reelection campaign teeters

President Joe Biden announced new commitments to help Ukraine bolster its air defense against Russia in a speech Tuesday commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. “Putin wants nothing less — nothing less — than Ukraine’s total subjugation, to end Ukraine’s democracy,” Biden said. “We know Putin won’t stop at Ukraine. But make no mistake: Ukraine can and will stop Putin, especially with our full collective...

Macron refuses French Prime Minister’s resignation after chaotic election results
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Macron refuses French Prime Minister’s resignation after chaotic election results

French President Emmanual Macron refused the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, asking him on July 8 to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limbo. French voters split the legislature on the left, center and far-right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed to...

France faces hung parliament as left-wing trumps far-right with no majority
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France faces hung parliament as left-wing trumps far-right with no majority

France’s left-wing alliance on Sunday was set to get the most number of seats in a stunning reversal of fortunes for the bloc in the second round of the parliamentary polls, while the far-right that won the first round and was projected to win the elections was relegated to the third spot. President Emmanuel Macron’s party is expected to...

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 16, army says targeted Hamas gunmen
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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 16, army says targeted Hamas gunmen

At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an attack Israel said had targeted militants. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than...