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CNN — President Joe Biden’s dismal showing against former President Donald Trump during CNN’s presidential debate sent shockwaves around the world, with diplomats around the world expressing shock and concern and raising questions about the impact on the U.S. election that could upend the foreign policy status quo if Trump is re-elected. Several diplomats told CNN that Thursday night’s debate between Biden and Trump was “painful to watch.” The overwhelming consensus among more than a half-dozen diplomats from Europe, the Middle East and Asia who CNN spoke to was that it was, as one European diplomat put it, “a bad…

COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO – JUNE 1: United States player Rose Lavelle (number 16) dribbles with the ball during an international friendly match between South Korea and the United States Women’s National Team at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado on June 1, 2024. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The 18-player roster for the U.S. Olympic soccer team heading to Paris has been finalized. Emma Hayes, who took over as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team in mid-May, has selected a team she hopes will lead the U.S. to its first Olympic…

Uproar erupted in Islamabad after Pakistan’s parliament passed a controversial budget for the coming year with few amendments, which many say has been problematic from the start, with too many taxes and a total lack of coherent reforms.This year’s budget is significant not only because it is the first budget presented by the new government, but also because it comes after the country is facing its biggest economic crisis since the government came to power. The motion was tabled by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday, but was preceded by fiery speeches from the Opposition. dawn report.Opposition lawmakers, especially those…

Former President Donald Trump made false claims about late-term abortions during Thursday’s debate with President Joe Biden, experts say.Abortion is likely to be one of the biggest issues defining this year’s presidential election.Trump repeated the claims he made in 2016 about late-term abortion during a debate with then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday.He argued: “They will take the lives of children aged eight months, nine months and even just after birth.”By definition, a late-term abortion takes place after 21 weeks of pregnancy. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 1% of abortions are performed at…

Speculation is growing that the European Central Bank (ECB) could intervene if the French election causes widespread market panic, as policymakers prepare for their annual meeting in Portugal next week.French government bonds have been selling off in recent weeks as investors worry that Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party or the left-wing New Popular Front coalition will win a majority in parliament in the next election. The success of one of the far-right parties leading the polls could lead to further stock selling.The gap between the French government’s borrowing costs and Germany’s, a key indicator of political risk, is…

highlight Fallout 5 should include character builds from the TV series to increase immersion and fan enjoyment. Playing as a famous character from the show could improve your Fallout 5 gameplay experience. Bethesda’s decision to add playable ghoul characters to Fallout 76 in 2025 marks a trend towards expanding character options in future titles. fall out has been one in a long line of post-apocalyptic game posters at this point, from the original isometric 90s CRPG that set the world building and atmosphere, to Bethesda Game Studios taking over the IP to produce a modern first-person open-world entry. fall out…

Pakistan orders ‘strict’ implementation of dengue control plan ahead of monsoon next week ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ordered “strict” implementation of standard operating procedures for dengue prevention ahead of the monsoon season starting next week as at least nine cases of dengue have been reported so far in the Pakistani capital.Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal in the most severe cases, but there is currently no cure or vaccine. Dengue fever often causes intense flu-like symptoms, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, body aches, high fever, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes and a…

Mike Ross of West Boylston and Jensen Shipp of Sutton High School were named Coach of the Year for the boys and girls teams, respectively, during the Central Mass High School Sports Awards on Wednesday, June 26, at the Hanover Theatre. Other boys finalists were Tim Caouette of Oakmont Regional baseball and Al Pettway of North basketball. Other girls finalists were Roger Anderson of Westboro volleyball and Kelly Rosborough of Uxbridge field hockey. “Ross has proven over the years that with a good strategy and tough players, you can build a football team that can win against any team. He…

The mother of a French boy of North African origin killed by police is holding a silent march to mark one year since his death.by Jade Le Déri Associated PressJune 29, 2024, 6:04 AM EST• 4 min readNANTERRE, France — One year after a French boy of North African origin was shot dead by police in a shooting that shocked France and sparked days of riots, the boy’s mother is leading a silent march Saturday to honor her son.It comes at a politically tricky time: the campaign for early parliamentary elections this weekend has been marred by hate speech, and…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Jeremy Allen White plays Carmen “Carmy” Belzatto in The Bear. Provided by FX Networks Season 3 of “The Bear” premiered this week, giving fans a glimpse into life working at a restaurant.Business Insider analyzed wage data to see how Carmie, Sydney, and their staff would fare in the US economy.Restaurant worker wages have grown faster than inflation since 2020, but rising housing costs have put a strain on them. “The Bear” season 3 premiered on June 26, meaning fans could finally bask in new episodes of the popular kitchen…