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European officials get excited about Kamala Harris — but are still hedging their bets

There’s a renewed sense of excitement among European officials as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the front-runner for the…

Recap: Harris neck and neck with Trump in polls, as Wisconsin rally draws 3,000 supporters

This was CNBC’s live blog covering news and updates on the U.S. presidential campaign for July 22, 2024. U.S. Vice…

U.S., Japan to hold high-level security talks on nuclear deterrence

Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States will hold security talks on July 28 that for the first time will cover “extended deterrence,” a…

As Kamala Harris seeks to win over her doubters, analysts explain what to watch

The pressure is on Vice President Kamala Harris to turn around her political fortunes and win the Democratic Party’s nomination, analysts say,…

Global leaders react to ‘true friend’ Biden dropping out of U.S. presidential race

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped his reelection bid and and backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee…

Top UN court says Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal

The United Nations’ highest court said on Friday that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements there are illegal and…

Wealth in Turkey grew the most in the world at 157% despite soaring inflation, according to ranking

Turkey came out miles ahead of the rest of the world in an annual global wealth ranking — in a…

Iran plot to kill Trump prompted Secret Service to boost protection before rally shooting

The Secret Service increased its protection for Donald Trump in recent weeks after U.S. officials obtained intelligence about an Iranian…

Special counsel Jack Smith to appeal Trump classified documents case dismissal by Judge Aileen Cannon

Florida federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday in a stunning decision dismissed the criminal classified documents case against former President…