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Wednesday, Sep 18

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Teamsters union says won’t endorse Harris or Trump in US election

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Influential union backed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2000, but declines to make endorsement this year.

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US Fed cuts rates by larger than usual half-percentage point

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Central bank's rate-setting committee says it has 'greater confidence' inflation is moving towards 2 percent target.

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Denied the Democratic convention stage, Ruwa Romman focuses on what’s next

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Romman, the first Muslim woman in the Georgia State House, seeks to combat voter apathy ahead of the US elections.

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Why does a US rate cut matter?

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The United States Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time since 2020.

18

What housing plans do US presidential candidates Trump and Harris offer?

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Since 2020, average US home prices are up 50% while wages have risen 23%, making home purchases out of reach for many.

17

Fact check: Was Kamala Harris truthful in interview with Black journalists?

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Harris spoke about the disadvantages Black Americans grapple with, and her opponent Donald Trump. We verify her claims.

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Trump to meet ‘fantastic’ India PM Modi in US

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Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.

Tuesday, Sep 17

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What’s Donald Trump’s plan to ‘end’ Russia’s war on Ukraine?

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The plan presented by Trump's running mate is closer to Russia's position rather than that of Ukraine and NATO.

What Trump has said about apparent assassination plot

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised the Secret Service agents who fired on a gunman.

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European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges

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Von der Leyen's new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.

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US politics – Blood on the campaign trail, redux

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A second assassination attempt on Trump’s life is only the latest in a series of attacks on US presidential candidates.

09

Atishi new chief minister of India’s capital territory after Kejriwal quits

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The announcement was made by Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with his party's legislators.

07

Facebook owner Meta bans RT, other Russian state media

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Tech giant's announcement comes days after Washington unveiled sanctions against Moscow-backed outlets.

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Elon Musk deletes post about Harris, Biden assassination after backlash

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White House condemns Tesla CEO's post on X as 'irresponsible'.

Monday, Sep 16

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‘Almost like people expected this’: Will latest Trump brush affect US race?

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Another suspected assassination attempt reminds voters of July incident, with effects on the US election hard to gauge.

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Appeals court hears arguments over potential TikTok ban in United States

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TikTok and parent company ByteDance argue that potential ban would violate right to free expression for US users.

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What we know about Donald Trump’s second apparent assassination attempt

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he is ‘safe and well’ after Secret Service opened fire on a gunman.

Sunday, Sep 15

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Trump’s VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrants

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Top US Republican politicians continue to repeat debunked rumours about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio town.

Suspect in custody following second apparent assassination attempt on Trump

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White House says US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris 'relieved' that Trump is unharmed.

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India opposition leader Kejriwal says will resign as Delhi chief minister

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Kejriwal announces resignation day after his release from prison in corruption case he claims is politically motivated.

Saturday, Sep 14

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After their debate, who’s ahead: Trump or Harris?

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With weeks to go before the US presidential election, do issues matter as much as ‘vibes’?

08

Black Myth: Wukong – Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm

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The game sold more than 10 million copies within three days, becoming the most successful Chinese game of all time.

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Biden slams Trump for attacks on Haitian Americans: ‘This has to stop’

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The US president called out his Republican rival for baselessly attacking Haitians in the city of Springfield, Ohio.

Friday, Sep 13

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US accuses RT of ‘covert’ intelligence activities, issues fresh sanctions

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The US State Department says Russia's RT network has 'moved beyond being a media outlet' and has cyber-capabilities.

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Has this been a defining week in the US presidential election campaign?

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Funds pour in for Kamala Harris a day after televised debate with Donald Trump.

Biden pushes back on Trump claims about immigrants eating pets

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US President Joe Biden pushed back on recent claims by former President Donald Trump about immigrants eating pets.

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Ratings agencies warn of downgrade if Boeing strike prolonged

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Agencies warn an extended strike could impact operations and finances, increasing the risk of a downgrade.

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What are swing states, and why are they critical? What to know in 500 words

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A handful of US states play an outsized role in deciding presidential elections. Which are analysts watching this year?

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Ronaldo becomes first individual with one billion social media followers

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Ronaldo surpasses 639 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 60 million on YouTube, 113 million on X.

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Trump says no more debates against Kamala Harris

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US Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again before November’s election.