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UK releases thousands of prisoners to ease jail overcrowding

Thousands of prisoners in British jails were due to be released early on Tuesday, as part of government moves to ease overcrowding.

Trump and Harris in final prep for crucial debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final preparations Monday on the eve of their first -- and possibly only -- televised debate before the knife-edge 2024 US presidential election.

Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Yagi jumps to 59: State media

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi jumped to 59, state media reported on Monday, as business leaders said the storm had been a "disaster" for the country's vital manufacturing sector.

Trump, Harris tied on eve of televised presidential debate

The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to polls released Sunday, two days before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold their first, and potentially only, televised debate.

France's Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum to break deadlock

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key issues such as immigration, suggesting that giving the French a direct vote might help break the political deadlock.

Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate

With just days to go before his first — and likely only — debate against US Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump posted a warning on his social media site threatening to jail those “involved in unscrupulous behavior” this election, which he said would be under intense scrutiny.

Opposition presidential candidate González flees Venezuela for asylum in Spain

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.

UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ireland Saturday to meet his Irish counterpart, in what is being billed as an attempt to reset relations between the two countries after years of tensions following the U.K.'s departure from the European Union.

First ballots to go out, raising curtain on 2024 US election

The first ballots for the US election were slated to go out to voters Friday, two months ahead of what looks set to be a photo finish between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

UK universities say visa curbs hitting them in the pocket

Restrictions on visas for international students is causing financial hardship for UK universities, they said on Thursday, calling for a hike in domestic tuition fees to offset yawning deficits.

EU warns Serbia against Russia ties after Putin meeting

The EU on Thursday warned Serbia that keeping strong ties with Moscow was "not compatible" with its aspiration to join the bloc, after a top government official met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Munich shooting was 'possible attack on Israeli institution': state minister

German authorities are treating a shooting near Munich's Israeli consulate on Thursday as a "possible attack on an Israeli institution", said state interior minister Joachim Herrmann.

Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

Harris gears up for debate as Trump talks economy

Vice President Kamala Harris travels to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Thursday, where she will reportedly spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate.

Munich police open fire on suspect near Israeli consulate

German police said they shot and wounded a suspect in central Munich Thursday near a documentation centre on the Nazi era and the Israeli consulate, and cordoned off the area.

US accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before the November election

The Biden administration announced wide-ranging actions Wednesday meant to call out Russian influence in the upcoming US presidential election, unsealing criminal charges against two employees of a Russian state-run media company and seizing internet domains used by the Kremlin to spread disinformation.

About 20 migrants are reported missing after their boat capsized off Italy

About 20 migrants are believed to be missing after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean this week, the UN refugee agency and the Italian coast guard said Wednesday.

Pope makes appeal on extremism as he launches Asia tour

Pope Francis appealed Wednesday for religious unity to counter extremism and intolerance, as the longest tour of the 87-year-old's papacy got into full swing in Muslim-majority Indonesia.

South Korea and New Zealand condemn expanding North Korea-Russia military ties

The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand strongly condemned the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia as they met Wednesday for a summit meant to strengthen bilateral ties.

Putin says expects China's Xi at BRICS summit in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he was expecting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging economies in Russia next month.

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