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Waiting for the next leader of the free world

14-09-2024 06:08 In the United States, politicians enjoy shouting insults at one another, a habit that has been picked up by Javier Milei, who greatly admires “The Donald.”

by James Neilson

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Trump rules out another round with Harris after debate loss

12-09-2024 17:48 Former president says will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival ahead of November's presidential election; Snap polls give victory to US Vice-President Harris.

United States Elections 2024

Key takeaways: Harris and Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint

11-09-2024 12:18 Former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump takes on his rival, veep and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in first debate of campaign.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Harris and Trump meet in high-stakes US presidential debate

10-09-2024 22:46 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met Tuesday for their first – and possibly only – televised debate, a potential game-changer in a presidential race that has already cast the United States into upheaval.

ANALYSIS – US ELECTION 2024

The joy ride

05-09-2024 21:00 Will this US election be one of vibes, energy, passion, joy, or can policy fights erupt come debate time, and so have this historic campaign turn yet again?

by David Smith

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Harris, Trump gear up for crunch US presidential debate

05-09-2024 15:46 White House hopeful Kamala Harris travels reportedly planning to spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate against Donald Trump.

US ELECTION 2024

Harris expands push to compete with Trump in swing states

30-07-2024 15:00 Kamala Harris begins push to compete against Republican Donald Trump.

AS I SEE IT

Almost half a year to go

27-07-2024 14:11 In a sane universe, the all too evident shortcomings of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, let alone Joe Biden, would make it impossible for one of them to become what their compatriots plausibly say is the “most powerful” person on earth.

by James Neilson

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Harris gets vital Obama backing in battle against Trump

26-07-2024 15:57 Barack and Michelle Obama pledged support for Kamala Harris on Friday, filling the last major gap in her bid to unite Democrats around her dramatic, late-hour challenge against Donald Trump this November.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Kamala Harris wins key Pelosi support for White House race

22-07-2024 15:28 Pelosi’s endorsement comes in addition to Biden’s after the US president dropped out of the race.

UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024

Harris cements democratic support amid 2024 US election reset

22-07-2024 15:17 Less than 24 hours after US President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the race, Kamala Harris appears to have a clear path to the nomination.

War in Middle East

Mediators seek Gaza truce as United States calls for 'immediate ceasefire'

04-03-2024 13:04 Mediators in Cairo push towards a Gaza truce after the US, Israel's top ally, stepped up pressure for a halt in fighting and more aid to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.

US ELECTIONS 2024

Joe Biden: racing against time to 'heal' a broken nation

25-04-2023 12:20 Biden, despite making strides towards economic recovery post-Covid and a strong Ukraine-Russia war response, has not yet fulfilled his pledge to "heal" the divided nation.

US ELECTIONS 2024

Biden makes it official: he’s running again in 2024

25-04-2023 11:45 President Joe Biden formally announced that he would seek reelection in 2024, readying a historic campaign against a Republican field dominated by his predecessor, Donald Trump.