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Venezuela top court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection

Venezuela top court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

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Once 'canceled,' The Chicks take center stage at Democratic Convention

Once 'canceled,' The Chicks take center stage at Democratic Convention

More than two decades after country music shunned them for famously repudiating then US president George W. Bush, The Chicks sang the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.

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Harris vows to be 'president for all Americans' in convention climax

Harris vows to be 'president for all Americans' in convention climax

Kamala Harris will pledge to be "president for all Americans" Thursday as she accepts the Democratic Party nomination in Chicago in the biggest speech of her life.

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Influencers get VIP treatment at US Democratic National Convention

Influencers get VIP treatment at US Democratic National Convention

The Kamala Harris campaign rolled out the blue carpet for social media influencers at the Democratic National Convention this week, hoping that they can help get out the vote to beat Donald Trump.

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French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe

French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

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Influencer Andrew Tate placed under house arrest in Romania in new probe

Influencer Andrew Tate placed under house arrest in Romania in new probe

A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate -- who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges -- under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.

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Canada government steps in to end crippling freight rail shutdown

Canada government steps in to end crippling freight rail shutdown

Freight rail operations were set to resume across Canada on Thursday following federal intervention to end a crippling disruption triggered by labor disputes at the country's two main operators.

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Harris poised for joyful star turn at Democratic convention

Harris poised for joyful star turn at Democratic convention

Kamala Harris is set to deliver the biggest speech of her life Thursday as she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago after a historic turnaround in the 2024 White House race.

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'I love him': Flag-waving Russians rally for pro-Putin pop star

'I love him': Flag-waving Russians rally for pro-Putin pop star

Thousands of flag-waving Russians gathered for a concert by pro-Kremlin pop star Shaman on Thursday, one of many events authorities hope will rally patriotism almost two-and-a-half years into the Ukraine conflict.

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Venezuela apex court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection

Venezuela apex court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection

Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.

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