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Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional

Images from prominent events of 2024 in the US. Rebecca Droke/AFP; Qian Weizhong/VCG; Justin Sullivan; Erin Schaff/POOL/AFP, all via Getty Images By Philip Klinkner, Hamilton College History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling […]

July 24, 2024 21

World

With Biden gone, Trump will need a new attack plan for the younger Kamala Harris

By Christopher Featherstone, University of York When Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election race he changed the nature of the campaign. In the three weeks following the notorious presidential debate, Biden’s withdrawal came to be seen as a matter of when, not if. Now the Democratic party’s ticket is in flux and its campaign will look very different to the one Biden would have […]

July 23, 2024 19

World

Blinken to reassure Asian partners of US commitment

The US Secretary of State says he will reassure Indo-Pacific leaders of America's commitment to the region during an upcoming trip. Antony Blinken is set to meet with counterparts in Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia. The 11-day trip comes in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of this year’s election. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

July 23, 2024 16

World

Harris Says Biden’s legacy “unmatched in modern history”

US Vice President, Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history". She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments since Biden said he would not seek re-election. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

July 23, 2024 19

World

Kamala Harris launches 2024 Presidential campaign

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health. Reuters reports that a growing number of senior Democrat politicians and party backers are supporting Harris. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "respects" US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, […]

July 22, 2024 38

World

Harris races to wrap up nomination after Biden drops out

By Danny Kemp and Frankie Taggart US Vice President Kamala Harris raced Monday to lock in Democratic support and secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November after President Joe Biden's sensational exit. Armed with Biden's endorsement, the 59-year-old has quickly won the backing of a flood of Democrats as she prepares to kick off her first full day of campaigning with an […]

July 22, 2024 8

Oshiwambo

Netanyahu nena okwayi ko Washington

O Prime minister ya Israel Benjamin Netanyahu nena okwayi ko Washington a ka gandje oshipopiwa sha simana,sho etanga lyopakwiita lya gandja elombwelo opo aakwashigwana ya thigepo uumbangalantu wa Gaza moshilando Khan Yunis, omanga inaali tuma aakwiiiita. Netanyahu okwiithana etalelepo kutya olya simana ,ndyoka lyeya pethimbo lya simana lyomalimbililo gopapolitika,ta popi etokolo lyomupresitend gwa America Joe Biden okwaaha kutha wwe ombinga momahogololo guupresitend ngoka geliko mu November,naasho Washington tuunduula Israel a […]

July 22, 2024 6

World

Biden expected to address the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race

Current U.S president, Joseph Biden, is expected to speak to the nation later this week after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.In a statement Mr Biden said he said the decision was made "in the best interest of my party and the country". Nick Harper sent us this report from Joe Biden's home state of Delaware where the […]

July 22, 2024 16

World

Biden ‘absolutely’ staying in US presidential race: campaign chair

US President Joe Biden is "absolutely" staying in the race for the White House, his campaign chair said Friday, despite mounting pressure from Democratic allies to step aside over worries about his age and health. Jen O'Malley Dillon acknowledged there had been some "slippage" in support since the 81-year-old's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, but insisted he would still win in November. "Absolutely the president's in this […]

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