World
In first rally, Kamala Harris frames election as choice between ‘freedom and chaos’
The 59-year-old prosecutor entered the stage to loud and lengthy cheers, as people waved “Kamala” banners from the bleachers.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Nine’s Olympic staff attacked in Paris during attempted robbery; police investigate alleged gang rape
- by Marta Pascual Juanola, Jordan Baker and Chip Le Grand
Updated
Extreme weather
World’s hottest day recorded, but land temperatures will be even higher
- by Gloria Dickie and Bianca Hall
Opinion & Perspectives
Biden’s exit changes the game. But here’s why Trump’s still on track to win
Kamala Harris is no less unpopular than Joe Biden. On some measures, she’s even less likely to win against Donald Trump.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Suddenly, Trump, not Biden, is the buffoonish old guy in the race
The Republicans’ entire campaign has been focused on Joe Biden in general and his age in particular. Now we have a real battle on our hands.
Bill Wyman
Columnist
Biden couldn’t withstand the friendly fire. But will his self-sacrifice save the Democrats?
Historians will regard Biden as among the more consequential US presidents. If the Democrats win in November, he’ll occupy an even more exalted perch.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
North America
How Trump’s new rival may bring out his worst instincts
After years planning to face Joe Biden, Donald Trump and his team will be campaigning against Kamala Harris. He has attacked past female rivals and critics in brutal and personal terms.
- by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
In first rally, Kamala Harris frames election as choice between ‘freedom and chaos’
The 59-year-old prosecutor entered the stage to loud and lengthy cheers, as people waved “Kamala” banners from the bleachers.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Harris frames herself as everything Trump is not, and Democrats are behind her
- by Farrah Tomazin
Europe
Updated
Extreme weather
World’s hottest day recorded, but land temperatures will be even higher
- by Gloria Dickie and Bianca Hall
Nine’s Olympic staff attacked in Paris during attempted robbery; police investigate alleged gang rape
- by Marta Pascual Juanola, Jordan Baker and Chip Le Grand
Asia
Updated
Aviation
At least 18 dead as plane skids off runway and catches fire in Nepal
Nepal has been criticised for its poor air safety record, with the deadliest incident occurring in 1992, when 167 people died when a plane crashed into a hillside.
- by Binaj Gurubacharya
Analysis
Protests
Police kill more than 100 students in protests over job handouts
The protests erupted out of Bangladeshi students’ anger at a quota system for government jobs that benefited certain groups.
- by Anupreeta Das
Untouched meals, cyanide and six bodies in a luxury Bangkok hotel room
- by Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono
Exclusive
Crime
Daughters of murdered Australian speak of love for father, frustration with DFAT
- by Zach Hope and James Wilson
Also in World
Sharks test positive to high levels of cocaine off the coast of Brazil
Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks from coastal waters near Rio de Janeiro and found high levels of cocaine in their systems.
- by Nick Squires
Risk of Lebanese-Israeli conflict is real, but a ceasefire in Gaza may help
- by Patrick Kingsley and Euan Ward
Netanyahu will walk political tightrope on US trip amid Biden chaos
- by Tia Goldenberg and Aamer Madhani
