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Donald Trump calls for delay to 2020 US presidential election
Image copyright Reuters Donald Trump has suggested November’s presidential election be postponed, saying increased postal voting could lead to fraud and inaccurate results.He floated a delay until people could “properly, securely and safely” vote.There is little evidence to support Mr Trump’s claims but he has long railed against mail-in voting which he has said would…
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California wildfires seen from a plane as Trump declares major disaster
Video footage from the Air National Guard shows the scale of California’s wildfires, which President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster.Flames have caused widespread destruction, destroying homes and forests, and killing at least six people.Around 560 fires are raging, including some of the largest blazes the state has ever seen. Residents are being advised…
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US entering ‘different’ phase of coronavirus outbreak
Image copyright Reuters Image caption America has reported around a quarter of the world’s infections One of President Trump’s top medical advisers has warned that the US is entering a new phase in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Deborah Birx told CNN the disease was “extraordinarily widespread” across the country and a greater threat…
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Black Lives Matter protests: Local officials criticise federal agent presence in Portland
Portland anti-racism protesters say federal agents are attacking them.The agents were sent to protect buildings from “anarchists” after US President Donald Trump issued a mandate.Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says: “Every American needs to be concerned about what’s happening in Portland.”
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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sues William Barr for ‘gag order’
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Michael Cohen has been in prison since May 2019 President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen has sued the US attorney general for a so-called ‘gag order’.Cohen said he was sent back to prison as retaliation for writing a tell-all book that reportedly details alleged racist comments made by the…
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US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in ‘strategic’ move
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Germany currently hosts by far the largest number of US forces in Europe The US is set to withdraw almost 12,000 troops from Germany in what it described as a “strategic” repositioning of its forces in Europe.About 6,400 troops will be sent home, with the rest moved to other…
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Cori Bush: Activist beats Democratic veteran in Missouri primary
Image copyright Getty Images Cori Bush, a racial justice activist who was once homeless, has ousted a 10-term political veteran in Missouri’s Democratic primary election.She defeated Congressman William Lacy Clay 49% – 46%. Either Mr Clay or his father, a civil rights activist, has held the seat since the 1960s.An ordained minister and former nurse,…
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McGill dominates Wilson to take command of first Crucible semi-final
Ronnie O’Sullivan, pictured playing in February’s Welsh Open, has won the World Championship five timesVenue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 31 July-16 August Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and Red Button, with uninterrupted coverage on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app. Full details and times.Ronnie O’Sullivan earned a…
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Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Police used pepper spray against protesters in Seattle Police in the US city of Seattle clashed with crowds marching in support of anti-racism protests, in one of the most tense of several rallies held across the country on Saturday.Officers used stun grenades and pepper spray, as protesters set a…
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Tech giants challenge US foreign worker crackdown
Image copyright Getty Images Some of America’s biggest tech firms on Monday backed a challenge to President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign workers.Amazon, Apple and Facebook are among the companies arguing that the temporary visa bans will damage US firms.Mr Trump imposed restrictions on some foreign workers to safeguard jobs for Americans during the virus…
