Kamala Harris campaign raises $310 million in July

Kamala Harris campaign raises $310 million in July

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has announced it raised more than 300 million dollars in July, the largest monthly total so far in this year's election cycle. The majority of those donations came after US President Joe Biden's announcement that he wouldn't seek reelection. Ira Spitzer reports.

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Business / Economics

US reportedly mulls new curbs on China’s access to AI memory chips

The US is reportedly considering unilateral restrictions on China's access to AI memory chips and equipment capable of making such semiconductors as soon as next month. It risks fueling the tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing, with China's Global Times newspaper warning of countermeasures. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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World

NASA astronauts still stranded on International Space Station

NASA says there's still no firm return date for two of its astronauts currently stranded aboard the International Space Station. The space agency's engineers along with the company Boeing are working to repair the Starliner capsule that is supposed to bring the crew back to earth. Ira Spitzer reports.

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World

UK PM Announces New Police Unit To Tackle Rioting Following Southport Stabbing Attack

The UK Prime Minister has announced a new national police unit to prevent violent disorder in the wake of violent protests, following the killing of three children in a stabbing attack on Monday in Northwest England. Keir Starmer said a system of shared intelligence, facial recognition technology, preventative action, and criminal behaviour orders will help stop potential criminals before they can board a train. Simon Gaitán has more from London. […]

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World

First batch of F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine has received its first batch of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets. According to media reports, six planes have arrived from the Netherlands. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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World

WHO manages to evacuate about 85 sick patients from Gaza

The World Health Organization says it has managed to evacuate 85 sick and severely injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi. This was the largest evacuation of patients from Gaza since the war broke out in October. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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World

Russia, West hold largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War

In the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, the US, Germany, Slovenia, and Russia agreed to swap 26 individuals in Ankara, Turkey. Moscow received 10 Russians accused of espionage and other crimes in the West, including two children of a convicted Russian couple in Slovenia. In return, Russia released 13 individuals with German, US, and Russian citizenship. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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World

Global regulator pushes for financial reports to include climate risk

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has called for companies to include climate-related risks in their balance sheets and income statements, marking a significant departure from current practices. Bloomberg Africa reports that the IASB, which sets accounting standards for over 160 countries, announced a market consultation to ensure financial statements reflect the impact and uncertainties associated with climate change. In 2023, the IASB introduced IFRS S1, which outlines general requirements […]

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World

Iran accuses US of aiding Israel in Haniyeh strike

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has blamed America for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, claiming it could not have happened without US authorisation and intelligence support. Haniyeh was killed by a strike in Tehran yesterday, which has been blamed on Israel. Here is Iravani speaking at the UN Security Council. The UNSC’s emergency meeting on Wednesday came as Iran and Hamas – […]

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