At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour
A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.
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Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion
The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.
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Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe
President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.
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Nine killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
At least 115 are seriously injured after blast in a market in Sungai Kolok, on the Malaysian border.
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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool
Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.
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Wagner could help migrants cross into Poland, PM Morawiecki warns
Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986
The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.
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British Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers
Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel.
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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song
The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.
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Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot
The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.
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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77
The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.
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NatWest profits soar to £3.6bn after week of resignations
The bank reports strong results after the exit of its chief executive and the boss of Coutts.
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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings
Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.
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Co-op warns rising crime could create 'no-go' areas for shops
The retailer says crime levels in its stores have shot up by more than one third over the past year.
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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion
Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.
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Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?
Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars.
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Record British Gas profit after energy bill change
The energy supplier's profits reach nearly £1bn after it is allowed to make more money from household bills.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?
China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.
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Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended
The 21-day public consultation, launched to collect passengers' views, was expected to end on Wednesday.
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Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard
John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.
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Dame Alison Rose: Why did the government get involved?
"De-banking" was on ministers' radar before the row that led to the downfall of Dame Alison Rose.
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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign and appoint son as PM
The hardline leader has ruled the country for 38 years and his party has total political control.
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Manipur: India opposition parties move no-confidence motion against Modi government
They have been demanding that Prime Minister Modi address parliament about the violence in Manipur state.
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Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading
British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?
Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil.
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Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ
Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company.
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Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river
Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.
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Virgin Media O2 to cut up to 2,000 UK jobs
The roles will go by the end of this year during what, the firm says, could be a "difficult" time.
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Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport
Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter.
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Monday, July 24, 2023
Raigad: Dozens still missing as India landslide search called off
Twenty-seven bodies were found while 57 people are still missing after the landslide in Maharashtra state.
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Watch: Coach found alive in China school gym collapse
At least 11 people have been killed after a school gymnasium roof completely caved in while it was being used by a girls' volleyball team.
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted
The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.
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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted
The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.
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Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes
Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.
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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row
Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.
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Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike
Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city.
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Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
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Merthyr Tydfil: Ffos-y-Fran mine accused of licence breach
Ffos-y-Fran produces two-thirds of the UK's coal and was supposed to close in September.
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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead
A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.
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