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This was an extraordinary evening.Joe Biden’s debate performance was among the worst by any presidential candidate in history, if not the worst. It was an “unmitigated disaster”, “a meltdown”, and “a slow-motion car crash”. Image: Pic: Reuters Read more: In command Trump and stumbling Biden face off in first presidential debateThose are not descriptors from Republican voters, they are the words of Democrats. Even former aides of President Biden admit it was a really horrible night for him. I was literally gripping the sides of my seat at times it was so excruciating. Please use Chrome browser for a more…

President Biden and Donald Trump have faced off in the first debate in the 2024 presidential election campaign.The format, with each taking turns to speak with their opponent’s microphone muted, was designed to prevent a shouting match with both candidates talking over each other. In truth, it served to highlight the differences in the performances of the two men. Image: Joe Biden and Donald Trump during the presidential debate. Pic: Reuters Mr Trump appeared confident, on the front foot and in command, even if his claims sometimes stretched the truth to breaking point.Mr Biden on the other hand was hesitant,…

US President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump are set to face off in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday night. Millions of Americans are expected to tune into the 90-minute debate, which is being hosted by CNN in Atlanta. It is one of just two debates between the two major contenders who have been polling closely for months. “Neither candidate can afford to lose this first debate,” DW’s Washington correspondent Ines Pohl said. Uniquely, the debate will be held without a studio audience, and with microphones that producers can switch off to stop the…

The match has been lit and a flare of rage set off.The clouds of tear gas in the heart of Kenya’s capital is doing little to disperse young protesters facing off against riot police after days of unrest. They angrily shout “Ruto must go” as some throw rocks and glass bottles at police while dodging tear gas canisters and stun grenades. Image: Tear gas is fired by police at protesters in Nairobi. Pic: Reuters We see young men singled out by the officers, beaten with batons and dragged along the street before being thrown into police trucks.Two of them escaped…

Skip next section Ursula von der Leyen hails outcome of leadership talks06/28/2024June 28, 2024Ursula von der Leyen hails outcome of leadership talksUrsula von der Leyen has thanked EU leaders for nominating her for a second term as president of the European Commission. “Grateful to Leaders for endorsing my nomination for a second mandate,” she said on social media. “Delighted to share this moment with my friends Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas.” She said she would now present her political agenda to MEPs ahead of a vote to confirm her. https://p.dw.com/p/4hbySSkip next section Estonia’s Kallas welcomes ‘enormous responsibility’ of top foreign policy…

Anthony Gordon has fallen off his bike while at England’s Euro 2024 camp in Germany, gashing his chin and cutting his hands.The Newcastle winger made his major tournament debut as a late substitute in the Three Lions’ 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday. While the game confirmed England would top Group C, it saw continued criticism of their performances. Image: The cut and bruised hands of the Newcastle winger. Pic: Rex Features However, two days later, the 23-year-old footballer turned up at training with a sizeable cut on his chin, as well as scrapes on his hands and legs.It emerged…

Skip next section Leaders formally move to re-appoint Ursula von der Leyen06/27/2024June 27, 2024Leaders formally move to re-appoint Ursula von der LeyenEU leaders formally nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission president late on Thursday. The choice was not a surprise as leaders had informally agreed to support von der Leyen as part of a deal struck on Tuesday. The leaders also officially agreed on the appointments of Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa as head of the European Council and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as foreign policy chief. The endorsements do not mean they have been confirmed just…

Dutch Olympic bosses have defended their decision to pick a volleyball player – who raped a British girl.Steven van de Velde was jailed for four years for raping a British girl in 2016.Reports at the time said he got to know the girl online, before attacking her. Image: Van de Velde. Pic: AP After serving part of his jail term in England, he was sent back to the Netherlands where his sentence was adjusted according to Dutch laws.The Dutch volleyball federation (Nevobo) said Van de Velde, 29, was “proving to be an exemplary professional and human being and there has…

A debate on sharia law has gone viral in Turkey and now one participant is being investigated for insulting religious sensibilities. Diamond Tema has received millions of death threats since the video was uplaoded. Source link

Bolivian authorities arrested 17 people in connection with a failed coup attempt, the government announced on Thursday. Those arrested included active and retired military personnel as well as civilians, senior cabinet member Eduardo del Castillo told a press conference.  “A total of 17 people have been arrested for having attempted to carry out a coup within the national territory,” del Castillo said, adding that there were “many more who had participated.” Del Castello claimed earlier that the government had prior intelligence regarding the attempt. Authorities in Bolivia put down a short-lived coup attempt on Wednesday that saw armored vehicles ramming the…