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US Votes 2024
In a deepfake election, America is going to the trolls not the polls
Online corporations largely have given up their pretence at trying to impose any kind of civility on their platforms.
- by Peter Hartcher
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‘Communist China is very happy’: Republicans pile on Tim Walz’s history
Walz first visited China to teach English and US history in 1989, the year of the Tiananmen Square massacre, and has been back more than 30 times.
- by Patricia Zengerle and David Brunnstrom
Donald Trump, rattled by Kamala Harris’ poll rise, commits to September debate
When asked what assets Harris possessed, Trump said: “She’s a woman. She represents certain groups of people.”
- by Jill Colvin
World of photos, August 9, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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Crime
Man with ties to Iran arrested over plot to assassinate US leaders ‘including Trump’
US officers arrested the Pakistani national over an alleged murder-for-hire plot that aimed to carry out the killings on American soil.
- by Eric Tucker
Opinion
US Votes 2024
US vice presidential pick Tim Walz was once my high school teacher
When I was 15 years old, Mr Walz was my favourite teacher. Watching him speak before an audience of millions this week, I can see he has not changed one bit.
- by Kayley Lyons
World of photos, August 8, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Tim Walz, the Midwest nice guy primed to help Harris go after ‘weird’ Trump and Vance
Kamala Harris has made a direct play to the Democratic base in betting that Walz’s small-town grit and straight-shooting style will appeal to working-class voters.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Kamala Harris introduces running mate Tim Walz at raucous rally
Harris introduced the 60-year-old former teacher and football coach as a “fighter for the middle class” and a “leader who will help unite our nation”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro
Choosing Tim Walz as a running mate is a safe but smart move for the Democrats. The challenge now for the Harris campaign is to maintain momentum.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘The mistake becomes magnified’: How it could quickly go wrong for Kamala Harris
This presidential campaign is playing out in fast-forward. Strategists in both parties say speed is likely to benefit Vice President Kamala Harris.
- by Adam Nagourney