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Firefighters extinguish a fire tearing through a shopping centre in Zigong in China's southwestern Sichuan province on July 17, 2024

China Shopping Centre Fire Kills 16

A fire that tore through a shopping centre in southwestern China has killed 16 people, state media reported Thursday.

Republican VP Pick Woos US Working Class In Convention Speech

J.D. Vance speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance lit up the Republican National Convention Wednesday with a speech leaning heavily on his personal story as he sought to connect his turbulent upbringing with the hardships faced by millions of Americans.

EU Chief Puts Defence, Industry At Heart Of Re-election Pitch

Ursula von der Leyen's supporters believe she will win EU lawmakers' support for a second term as European Commission president

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday made her final pitch to win EU lawmakers' backing for a second term, vowing to bolster Europe's defense and strengthening its industry through greater investment.

Employees at the Disneyland resort -- composed of the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks -- have not gone on strike since 1984, according to the LA Times

Disneyland Workers Threaten Strike Action Over Wages, Treatment

Hundreds of Disneyland Resort employees protested outside the world-famous California theme parks Wednesday, calling for better wages and denouncing alleged anti-union practices by the company ahead of a looming strike vote.

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Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick J.D. Vance is further to the right on several issues

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.

A woman Secret Service agent can be seen helping to bundle a bloodied Donald Trump from the stage after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania on July 13

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.

Some experts think the true value of snakes being raised for their skins lies in their meat

Snakes On A Plate: Pythons Touted As Protein Alternative

In a warehouse in the lush humid farmlands of central Thailand, thousands of pythons lie coiled in containers, rearing and striking at the glass as people pass by.

US President Donald Trump, seen giving a speech at a Heritage Foundation event in 2017, has sought to distance himself from its Project 2025 governing agenda

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.

Malaysia Airlines MH17 leaving Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands on July 17, 2014 on its doomed flight

Australia Vows To Hold Russia To Account For MH17 Downing

Australia vowed Wednesday to hold Russia to account for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 ten years ago that killed nearly 300 people.

Social media users voiced confusion as they scrambled for accurate information about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in a sea of misinformation.

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.

Merchandise supporting former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on display during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention

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 defeated rivals for the nomination lined up to heap praise on the official US presidential candidate.

Menendez is a career politician and formerly led the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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.

A Secret Service agent stands by as US President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One on arrival at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada

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.

The Czech Republic -- a staunch ally of Ukraine within the European Union and NATO -- has provided substantial humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine

Kyiv And Prague Agree To Produce Rifles, Ammo In Ukraine

Kyiv and Prague have agreed to launch joint production of assault rifles and ammunition components inside Ukraine, the countries' prime ministers said Tuesday following talks in the Czech Republic.

A Palestinian youth walks past piles of smouldering waste at Al-Maghazi Palestinian refugee camp, central Gaza, in the absence of municipal services during the Israel-Hamas war

Israel Bombs Gaza After US Criticises High Civilian Toll

Israel renewed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States renewed its criticism of its ally over the high civilian casualty toll of the war.

Palestinians look at a huge crater in the sand following an Israeli military strike on the al-Mawasi camp for displaced people in the Gaza Strip

What We Know About The Bomb Israel Used On Gaza 'Safe Zone'

Israel's deadly strike on Al-Mawasi, one of the bloodiest attacks in more than nine months of war in Gaza, used massive payload bombs provided by the United States, according to weapons experts.

North Korean soldiers peering south from their side of the border at Panmunjom truce village in the demilitarised zone

High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.

Since the spade-toothed whale was first described in 1874, just six samples have been documented worldwide

World's Rarest Whale Washes Up On New Zealand Beach

The body of a spade-toothed whale -- a species so rare it has never been seen alive -- appears to have washed up on a New Zealand beach, scientists say.

US Senator J.D. Vance, seen here to the left of Donald Trump at the former president's Manhattan criminal trial, is the party's new vice presidential nominee for the 2024 election

J.D. Vance Is Trump's Bold Choice For VP, But Can He Win?

Donald Trump has put a youthful, loyal gladiator for his Make America Great Again movement on the Republican ticket, hoping J.D. Vance's transformation from blue-collar Rust Belter to senator can help him secure victory.

Republican candidate Donald Trump and US President Joe Biden are enmeshed in fierce rivalry ahead of the November election

Division Trumps Unity In US Election Rhetoric

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have both stressed "unity" in the wake of the stunning assassination attempt on the Republican presidential contender, but any shift to a more civil political discourse is likely to be short-lived.

There will be new faces among the 720 new lawmakers including a Cypriot YouTuber famous for hugging Elon Musk

The Unlikely New Lawmakers In The EU Parliament

A new crop of EU lawmakers will join more familiar faces in the European Parliament this week, including influencers, activists and even a former jockey.

Seen through a window, US President Joe Biden speaks during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on July 14, 2024.

Biden Campaign Upended By Trump Shooting, For Now

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has forced Joe Biden's campaign to dial down its attacks for now, with the US president admitting he was wrong to say his rival should be put in the "bullseye."

Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by Secret Service agents as he is taken off the stage in Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024

Secret Service Agrees To Independent Probe Over Trump Shooting

Facing growing criticism over a massive security failure, the US Secret Service on Monday vowed to cooperate with an independent review after a shooter was allowed to open fire on Donald Trump.

Flags are set up before the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Trump Appears At Convention With Bandaged Ear After Shooting

Donald Trump received a hero's welcome Monday as he entered the Republican National Convention arena with a bandaged right ear in his first public appearance since being wounded in a weekend assassination attempt.

A supporter of Donald Trump in Milwaukee

US Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case

A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump on Monday dismissed one of the criminal cases against him, concerning charges that he mishandled top secret documents -- a decision the prosecution is set to appeal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "not worried" about another Trump presidency

Zelensky Says Russia Should Attend Second Ukraine Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Russia should be represented at a second summit aiming to secure lasting peace with the Kremlin, after more than two years of war.

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Republican candidate

Biden Tells Americans To 'Cool It Down' After Trump Assassination Bid

US President Joe Biden sought to calm a divided nation Sunday after his rival Donald Trump survived an assassination bid, saying in a rare Oval Office address that it was time to lower the temperature of America's hostile politics.

A wounded Palestinian girl is brought to be treated at the al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat refugee Camp after the Israeli military bombardment of an UN-run school, turned shelter, in Nuseirat, central Gaza

Israel Hits Gaza From Land, Sea And Air As Hamas Halts Talks

Israel hammered the Gaza Strip from the air, sea and land Monday as the war in the Palestinian territory showed no sign of abating, with Hamas saying it was pulling out of truce talks.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh PM's Helicopter-flying Servant Sparks Graft Probe

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is "taking measures" after a slew of corruption scandals -- including one involving her former household servant who now travels by helicopter after amassing a staggering $34 million fortune.

Leogang-Saalbach is one of many Alpine resorts betting on warm weather activities, as rising temperatures and dwindling snow have pushed Austria to invest in alternatives to winter sports

Austria Pivots Towards Mountain Bike Tourism As Alps Warm

Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis.

A person prays in a park in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2024 ahead of the Republican presidential convention

Republicans Pray For Trump - And His 'Enemies'

At a prayer vigil in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Robert Benning's eyes water when he talks about Donald Trump surviving this weekend's assassination attempt.

The memorial for the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 at a park in Vijfhuizen, southwest of Amsterdam

Relatives To Mark MH17 Downing A Decade On, But Arrest Hopes Fade

Ten years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was blasted from the sky over war-torn Ukraine, families of the victims will gather Wednesday to remember the tragedy as hopes fade that those responsible will soon be behind bars.

Former US President Donald Trump speaking moments before shots were fired at a rally in Pennsylvania

Security In Question In Trump Attack Aftermath

Questions swirled on Sunday over how one of the most protected political figures on earth, guarded by a state-of-the-art security detail, could have found himself just dozens of yards from an attacker carefully aiming a rifle at his head.

Martin Kutzler, a Milwaukee resident and supporter of Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, is urging Americans to 'tone down the rhetoric' in the wake of an assassination attempt against Trump

Pressure Cooker: Milwaukee Braces For Trump Convention

Residents and volunteers were urging a lowering of tensions Sunday in Milwaukee as Republicans descend on the city for their national convention just a day after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally.

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