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Kamala Harris defeated: United States faces wait for first woman president

Today 08:26 Like Hillary Clinton in 2016, Kamala Harris had a shot at becoming the first woman to occupy the Oval Office but stumbled at the final hurdle.

Milei congratulates Trump for 'formidable election victory' over Harris

Today 08:15 President Javier Milei congratulates Donald Trump after the Republican leader's stunning US election victory over rival Kamala Harris.

Trump takes early electoral lead as race with Harris takes shape

Yesterday 23:10 With polls closed in more than two-thirds of states, Trump had taken preliminary leads in Georgia and North Carolina, two key swing states, while vote counting in others was in its early stages.  

Harris or Trump? First polls close as US nervously awaits result

Yesterday 23:04 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump notched up early wins Tuesday as the first key polls closed in one of the tightest and most volatile elections in US history.

Milei's affinity with Trump – what a Republican win would mean for Argentina

04-11-2024 07:48 President Milei does little to hide his support for the Republican candidate. Negotiations with the IMF and how protectionism would affect Argentina, among other key issues.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

US election: five key moments in an extraordinary campaign

04-11-2024 00:33 Courts, bullets and verbal stumbles have made their mark on this year's US election campaign – one of the most extraordinary in the nation's history.

Why Trump is already victorious

31-10-2024 21:54 Virtually everything talked about has been from Trump’s agenda… on one level, he’s already victorious.

by David Smith

A most unappetising choice

26-10-2024 05:32 The choice, then, is between a blustering egotist and an almost comically vacuous lady.

by James Neilson

An expanded BRICS needs to innovate to show its influence

09-10-2024 14:07 Q&A session with research scientist Mihaela Papa, of Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Biden to meet European leaders for talks on Ukraine, Middle East

08-10-2024 08:17 US President Joe Biden will meet the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom in Berlin on Saturday to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Waiting for the next leader of the free world

14-09-2024 06:08 In the United States, politicians enjoy shouting insults at one another, a habit that has been picked up by Javier Milei, who greatly admires “The Donald.”

by James Neilson

Trump rules out another round with Harris after debate loss

12-09-2024 17:48 Former president says will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival ahead of November's presidential election; Snap polls give victory to US Vice-President Harris.

Harris, Trump gear up for crunch US presidential debate

05-09-2024 15:46 White House hopeful Kamala Harris travels reportedly planning to spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Harris expands push to compete with Trump in swing states

30-07-2024 15:00 Kamala Harris begins push to compete against Republican Donald Trump.

Harris cements democratic support amid 2024 US election reset

22-07-2024 15:17 Less than 24 hours after US President Joe Biden’s stunning exit from the race, Kamala Harris appears to have a clear path to the nomination.

Mediators seek Gaza truce as United States calls for 'immediate ceasefire'

04-03-2024 13:04 Mediators in Cairo push towards a Gaza truce after the US, Israel's top ally, stepped up pressure for a halt in fighting and more aid to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.