State of the race: Five takeaways from the US election this week

Where do the candidates stand in the polls? We'll break it down, along with major updates from the campaign trail.

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Trump to rally in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move

Trip to the Democratic stronghold likely underscores effort to shore up congressional Republicans, boost popular vote.

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US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel

US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.

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Donald Trump to make his pitch to an all-female town hall

Polls show the former president lags behind his rival among female voters and has a troubled track record with women.

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Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll

The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.

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Sex trafficking trial for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs set to begin in May

Entertainment mogul is accused of using network of associates for sex trafficking and intimidation of victims.

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Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt pledge to bolster security ties

The three leaders agreed to improve regional stability as Somalia battles with the al-Shabab armed group.

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EU members approve $38bn loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets

European Parliament is expected to approve the loan this month, allowing it to be paid out next year.

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Israel’s Netanyahu warns Lebanon could face destruction ‘like Gaza’

Israeli PM's remarks claims army has 'taken out' slain Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's successors, as group strikes Haifa.

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‘They tried to murder everyone’: Haiti reels after deadly gang attack

More than 6,200 people are staying with relatives or in makeshift shelters after massacre in central Haiti town.

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US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

The injunction outlined changes Google must make, including making Android apps available from rival sources.

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Saied’s low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns

Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.

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Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claims at Butler rally

Trump spoke of surviving his first assassination attempt, and of election opponent Kamala Harris. We verify his claims.

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Kais Saied set to win Tunisia presidential election: Exits poll

The incumbent in the lead with 89.2 percent of votes as voter turnout was 28 percent in Sunday's election.

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Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged Florida

Florida governor warns residents of 'major impacts' as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.

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The stories of Gaza’s victims from Israel’s year of killing

These are some of the victims of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

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‘Living to death’: Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza’s trauma, one year on

On the first anniversary of the current war on Gaza, poet Mosab Abu Toha wants the world to understand Palestinian pain.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 954

As the war enters its 954th day, these are the main developments.

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Locked out: Palestinians in Jordan still waiting to return to stolen homes

Keys belonging to Palestinians forced from their homes have become symbols for their right to return.

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Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

Climate change and below-average rainfall have left the Rio Negro and other rivers at their shallowest levels ever.

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Social media site X attempts to pay fine in bid to resume service in Brazil

Brazil, home to more than 21 million users, suspended X after it failed to comply with court orders and pay fines.

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