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    Kamala Harris not among ‘brilliant American women in politics’, says Liz Truss

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    Kamala Harris is not among the “brilliant American women in politics”, former UK prime minister Liz Truss said.Ms Truss, who served as prime minister for six weeks before stepping down following a disastrous mini-budget, joined Fox News on Tuesday (23 July) to share her thoughts on Ms Harris running for president.Ms Truss said: “I think there have been some brilliant American women in politics but I don’t think Kamala Harris is one of them.”She also claimed the Democrat will not change inflation and immigration problems in the US.Ms Truss said. “She’s been there the last four years. She’s responsible for those policies.” More

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      Watch live: Netanyahu addresses Congress for first time since October 7 attack on Israel

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      Support trulyindependent journalismFind out moreCloseOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.Louise ThomasEditorWatch live on Wednesday (24 July) as Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Congress for the first time since the October 7 attack on Israel.The Israeli prime minister has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages from captivity in Gaza could be taking shape.Speaking before the Congress address, Netanyahu said: “In my speech, I will emphasize the importance of bipartisan support for Israel, I will address our friends on both sides of the map and tell them that regardless of who will be chosen to lead the American people after the presidential elections, Israel is the most important ally of the United States in the Middle East, an irreplaceable ally.” More

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      Donald Trump advised to study Winston Churchill to win over public

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      Donald Trump has been advised to study Winston Churchill in a bid to win over the public in the presidential election race.Former Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly made the revelation during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Wednesday (23 July).O’Reilly said: “Trump is a guy who is out there who is larger than life and he’s got a lot of energy. That’s his personality, he’s very pugnacious, a lot like Winston Churchill.“When I spoke to Trump when he was making his decision this time around to run, I said ‘You ought to read Winston Churchill’s comeback papers on how he did when the British threw him out after World War Two’.” More

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      Watch live: Defence secretary John Healey and German counterpart Boris Pistorius hold news conference

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      Support trulyindependent journalismFind out moreCloseOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.Louise ThomasEditorWatch live as UK defence secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius hold a news conference on Wednesday (24 July).Mr Healey is making his first ministerial visits to Germany, France, Poland and Estonia on a whistlestop tour this week aimed at sending a message that European security will be the Government’s “first foreign and defence priority”.Sir Keir Starmer is aiming to conclude a broad security pact with the EU. It aims to also cover areas such as energy and climate as well as closer cooperation in the defence industry. More

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      Italian prime minister looks at imaginary wristwatch while waiting for Biden at Nato summit

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      Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni appeared visibly frustrated as she was seen rolling her eyes and gesturing at an imaginary watch while waiting for US president Joe Biden’s arrival at the Nato summit.This video, filmed at the summit on Thursday (11 July), shows Meloni looking up at the ceiling before waving her wrist.Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is standing next to her, is also seen looking at his phone to check the time. Meloni then rolls her eyes, before noticing the cameras are focused on her and awkwardly smiling. More

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      Psychiatrist shares analysis of Joe Biden’s gaffes at Nato summit

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      A consultant psychiatrist has shared his analysis of President Joe Biden’s mistakes at the Nato summit.The US president mistakenly called Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky ‘Putin’ when introducing him on stage on Thursday (11 July), and also referred to his vice president Kamla Harris as ‘vice president Trump’.In an interview with LBC on Friday, consultant psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud said: “He looked like he had to concentrate really hard to say some basic things.”Dr Persaud added: “Sometimes it’s not what you say, but the way you say it that would make people worry about cognitive decline.” More

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      Watch: Zelensky’s reaction to Joe Biden calling him ‘Putin’

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      Watch Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s reaction to President Joe Biden mistakenly introducing him as “Putin” at a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday (11 July). “And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,” Biden said while speaking to reporters about NATO’s support for Ukraine. He immediately corrected himself, saying: “President Putin? He’s going to beat President Putin. President Zelensky.” More

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      Joe Biden tells Keir Starmer ‘Gimme your hand pal’ in unseen White House video

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      President Joe Biden told Sir Keir Starmer “Gimme your hand pal” in an unseen video of the prime minister’s visit to the White House.Downing Street today (11 July), shared a behind-the-scenes video of Sir Keir chatting with Joe Biden.At one point Mr Biden slowly extends his hand towards Sir Keir, but then has to prompt the prime minister to take it, saying “Gimme your hand pal.”The leaders also discussed their close working relationship.Sir Keir told the president: “The special relationship is so important. It’s forged in difficult circumstances, endured for so long, and stronger now than ever.” More

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      Watch: Keir Starmer takes phone call from Joe Biden after general election win

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      Downing Street has released video footage of the moment Sir Keir Starmer speaks with US President Joe Biden following Labour’s general election win.The call, which took place on Friday (5 July), saw the new prime minister speak with Mr Biden, who congratulated him on “a hell of a victory”.Mr Starmer replies: “Thank you, Mr President.“It has been a long night and day and I have been busy appointing my Cabinet.”The two leaders also discussed their shared commitment to the “Special Relationship” between the UK and the US.Mr Starmer said: “This is the bedrock for our defence, for our security and prosperity.” More