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Exceptionally high-stakes elections begin in France, far-right leads polls

The outcome of the two-round election, which will wrap up July 7, could impact European financial markets, Western support for Ukraine and how France's nuclear arsenal and military force are managed

A private call of Democrats fuels insider rage about Biden's debate debacle

Many are anxiously awaiting the first major round of post-debate public polling to determine their next steps

Beryl strengthens to hurricane in Atlantic, to hit Caribbean as major storm

Warm waters were fuelling Beryl, with ocean heat content in the deep Atlantic the highest on record for this time of year

After Joe Biden's debate debacle, Jill reassures that they are still all in

The first lady is trying to rally support for her husband after a dreadful performance in Thursday's presidential debate created fresh worries about President Joe Biden's age

US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel, back off from war

Hopes are lagging for a cease-fire anytime soon in Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza that would calm attacks by Hezbollah and other Iranian-allied militias

For many voters, Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher

Trump's disregard for the facts suffused his arguments, though he was rarely challenged on the specifics during the debate

Canadian airline cancels 150 flights after surprise stir by mechanics union

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association said its members started to strike Friday evening because the airline's unwillingness to negotiate with the union" made it inevitable

Tropical storm Beryl swirls toward Caribbean, may strengthen into hurricane

A hurricane watch was issued for Barbados as the island's meteorological service warned of flash flooding and power outages

Landslide hits Nepal villages, 9 people including an entire family killed

The landslides buried houses in three separate areas in the country's mountainous region, about 250 kilometers (156 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu

Iran goes to runoff polls between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili

Raisi, a 63-year-old protege of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a helicopter crash in May

How Julian Assange, US prosecutors arrived at plea deal to end his case

Assange raised a celebratory clenched fist as he returned to his homeland aboard a charter jet on Thursday, greeted by cheering supporters

General accused of leading failed coup wanted to take over: Bolivian prez

I didn't escape, I stayed to defend democracy, Arce said

Trump's references to 'Black jobs', 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger

The phrase Black jobs was widely condemned by Democrats and Black leaders as vague and insulting

Shares of Trump Media volatile after first US presidential debate, slip 10%

Shares of Trump Media & Technology have been buffeted during Trump's run for president and swung wildly a day after Trump's conviction in his hush money trial

No return date yet for Nasa astronauts who used Boeing's space capsule

We're not in any rush to come home, said Nasa's commercial crew programme manager Steve Stich

Prez Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy

'The choice in this election is simple,' Biden said. "Donald Trump will destroy our democracy. I will defend it.'

Iran concludes polls to replace president killed in helicopter crash

While 85-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has final say on all matters of state, presidents can bend Iran toward confrontation or negotiations with the West

'US will remove Gaza aid pier due to weather; may not put it back'

The pier has been instrumental in getting more than 15 million pounds, or 6.8 million kilograms, of food into Gaza but has faced multiple setbacks

Shares of Trump Media and Technology up after first presidential debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed on Thursday evening on topics including abortion, immigration and the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as new tactics beckon

The theory that penalty shootouts are a lottery is well worn and oft-repeated, with recently departed Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino saying just that in December after winning a cup game