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Assassination attempt strengthens both Trump and Biden
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally on July 13
United StatesSolution to global online extremism remains distant
CEOs of 'Big Tech' companies have repudiated political violence following the attack on Donald Trump
InternationalBiden's performance will not be enough for his critics
Holding his first solo press conference of the year yesterday, President Joe Biden answered questions for 45 minutes
United StatesTrudeau's latest defence spending pledge rings hollow
At the close of the NATO summit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised Canada would meet the 2% spending target by 2032
CanadaDiffering IEA/OPEC oil views reflect high uncertainty
The IEA continues to expect far weaker oil demand growth in coming months than OPEC does
InternationalUS metal tariffs may prove politically significant
Moves to crack down on tariff avoidance could strengthen US-Mexico relations and help Biden in the US election
North AmericaUS FEMA agency urged to recognise extreme heat danger
Hurricane Beryl left 1 million Houston area customers without power yesterday, with extreme heat adding to the problems
United StatesConcerns may slow BCI adoption internationally
Elon Musk said yesterday that a second brain-computer interface (BCI) device implant will take place in coming days
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