The Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is over. Both leaders traded fiery barbs at each other in an attempt to shift the odds of the White House race. Biden and Trump exchanged personal insults and attacks during the nearly two-hour-long debate. Here are some key takeaways from the Biden-Trump debate.

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Ahead of the June 28th snap election in Iran presidential candidate Saeed Jalili held a campaign rally in Sharif University in Tehran promising the supporters that he was committed to protecting the country against foreign interference. Watch in for more details!

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Iran's Guardian Council has approved the country's Hardline Parliament speaker and five others to contest the country's presidential elections on Sunday. This development comes following a helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Former President Ahmadinejad was barred from running for polls.

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Claudia Sheinbaum won a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president in the country's 200-year history. Claudia Sheinbaum is an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City. Watch in for more details!

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Lithuania voted in a presidential election dominated by security concerns. However, the main candidates all agreed that NATO and EU members should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia.

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Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, who has remained mostly out of public view as he completes high school, will make his first appearance in the political arena in July, as reported by AFP.

At the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, he will take on the role of delegate alongside his siblings to represent Florida. This convention marks the formal nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election, as delegates from across the nation gather to officially endorse their chosen candidate.

Barron will join his siblings Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump as members of the Florida delegation, according to the state party's announcement.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, Barron was seen standing head and shoulders above his family members at his grandmother's funeral. While residing in the White House during his father's presidency, Barron was meticulously sheltered from public exposure by his mother Melania.

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"He's on the delegation roster and Barron is very interested in our nation's political process," a Republican campaign official told ABC News.

Trump's oldest daughter, Ivanka, isn't going to the convention in Florida as a delegate. She worked with her husband Jared Kushner as a top advisor when her father was president before.

Trump's sons, Don Jr. and Eric, are usually with him and often join him on the campaign trail to help him get re-elected.

Trump is making sure his family has more power in the party before the election. In March, they chose Lara, who is married to Eric, to be in charge of&nbsp;the Republican National Committee.

The ex-president has been given a break from his legal proceedings in New York to be present at Barron's graduation next Friday.

<h2>Stormy Daniels testifies</h2>

In a much-awaited segment of the hush-money trial, Stormy Daniels shared details of her alleged affair with Donald Trump, recounting their intimate moments together, including a 2006 encounter in a Lake Tahoe hotel suite. This testimony unfolded in open court on Tuesday morning (May 7) in Manhattan.

"He was wearing silk or satin pajamas that I immediately made fun of," Daniels said as a prosecutor questioned her about the encounter. "'Does Hugh Hefner know you stole his pajamas?'" she recalled asking Trump.

Her detailed and explicit testimony provided new insights into a story that has been extensively scrutinised over the years.&nbsp;

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During a break, Judge Juan Merchan cautioned Trump's lawyer in private about the possibility of the ex-president using vulgar language during the testimony, warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated. The day prior, Merchan had threatened to jail Trump for repeatedly breaching a gag order preventing him from publicly discussing potential witnesses.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, who has remained mostly out of public view as he completes high school, will make his first appearance in the political arena in July, as reported by AFP.

Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, who has remained mostly out of public view as he completes high school, will make his first appearance in the political arena in July, as reported by AFP. At the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, he will take on the role of delegate alongside his siblings to represent Florida. This convention marks the formal nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election, as delegates from across the nation gather to officially endorse their chosen candidate. Barron will join his siblings Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump as members of the Florida delegation, according to the state party's announcement. Earlier this year, Barron was seen standing head and shoulders above his family members at his grandmother's funeral. While residing in the White House during his father's presidency, Barron was meticulously sheltered from public exposure by his mother Melania. Also read | Donald Trump pledges to target EVs, LNG exports in meeting with oil CEOs, seeks $ 1 billion as 'deal' "He's on the delegation roster and Barron is very interested in our nation's political process," a Republican campaign official told ABC News. Trump's oldest daughter, Ivanka, isn't going to the convention in Florida as a delegate. She worked with her husband Jared Kushner as a top advisor when her father was president before. Trump's sons, Don Jr. and Eric, are usually with him and often join him on the campaign trail to help him get re-elected. Trump is making sure his family has more power in the party before the election. In March, they chose Lara, who is married to Eric, to be in charge of the Republican National Committee. The ex-president has been given a break from his legal proceedings in New York to be present at Barron's graduation next Friday. Stormy Daniels testifies In a much-awaited segment of the hush-money trial, Stormy Daniels shared details of her alleged affair with Donald Trump, recounting their intimate moments together, including a 2006 encounter in a Lake Tahoe hotel suite. This testimony unfolded in open court on Tuesday morning (May 7) in Manhattan. "He was wearing silk or satin pajamas that I immediately made fun of," Daniels said as a prosecutor questioned her about the encounter. "'Does Hugh Hefner know you stole his pajamas?'" she recalled asking Trump. Her detailed and explicit testimony provided new insights into a story that has been extensively scrutinised over the years. Also watch | Hush Money Trial: Donald Trump's lawyer says 'Stormy Daniels is making money with her story' During a break, Judge Juan Merchan cautioned Trump's lawyer in private about the possibility of the ex-president using vulgar language during the testimony, warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated. The day prior, Merchan had threatened to jail Trump for repeatedly breaching a gag order preventing him from publicly discussing potential witnesses. (With inputs from agencies)

Barron Trump, youngest son of Donald Trump, to make political debut at July's Republican convention

Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa’s Sahel region since a wave of coups. Watch in for more details!

Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups

On Sunday in Mexico the country saw an action-packed debate between Presidential candidates in the elections just over a month away. Three leaders took the podium to woo the Mexican vote bank but a Spitfire between the ruling party and the opposition coalition's candidates stole the show. Watch in for more details!

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Slovakia will be heading to polls this Saturday for the runoff presidential polls. Though the president plays a ceremonial role in the country all odds will of course be on the election as the vote could decide whether the central European nation will lean towards the European Union or could it notch closer towards Russia.

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As the US Presidential race heats up, Joe Biden's campaign is trying to shore up support and expand its war chest. Three Democrat Presidents are coming together at first-of-its-kind fundraiser this spring. Watch this report for more details!

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A debate over the age and capabilities of Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is in the news again. Duelling videos of the two leaders were played at the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The videos provided evidence to showcase their verbal blunders and faulty memory.

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Pakistan has elected its new President. Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari becomes the 14th President of the country. He will replace the incumbent Dr Arif Alvi. Watch to know more!

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Chad unexpectedly announces return to presidential elections, expected to take place on May 6. General Mahamat Idriss Deby one of the major contenders announced that he would run. Crackdown on opposition figures intensifies following the assassination of Yaya Dillo.

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The political spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan, where the presidential primary is now in its last leg. President Joe Biden faces protest over Gaza in the Michigan primary contest which is home to a large Arab-American population.

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The political Spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan. Michigan's presidential primary is now in the last leg before the election calendar moves to Super Tuesday on the 5th of March. Polls are set to open on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m local time and both Democrats and Republicans will feature on the ballot but voters can't pick candidates from more than one party known as crossover voting. Watch to know more!

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Violent clashes have escalated between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s army and Rwandan-backed m23 Tutsi-led rebels in eastern Congo, killing scores and displacing hundreds of thousands. The fighting, in a war that has lasted decades, has increased the risk of an all-out conflict between Congo and Rwanda that could suck in neighbours and regional forces including South Africa, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi. In the capital Kinshasa, and the north Kivu provincial capital Goma, Congolese have taken to the streets to protest against deteriorating security in the east and have accused the international community of not doing enough to hold Rwanda to account for its support for the rebels.

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The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential elections until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat.

The announcement of the delay just three weeks ahead of the planned February&nbsp;25 vote triggered violent clashes on Friday between protesters and police in Dakar and several other cities, in a wave of unrest that many fear will spill over into protracted instability.

WATCH |&nbsp;Senegal: Protests, stone pelting reported in Dakar for postponement of elections

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President Macky Sall has said the delay is necessary because electoral disputes threatened the credibility of the poll, but some opposition lawmakers have denounced the move as an "institutional coup."

As the public outcry mounts, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS and foreign powers have urged Sall to put the country back on a regular electoral footing.

The death of one young man amid reported protests in the southern city of Zinguinchor on Saturday evening took the number of those killed since Friday to three, according to Cartogra Free Senegal (CFS), a civil society platform tracking casualties.

"We tried to save him when he arrived at hospital and unfortunately he died in intensive care," Ndiame Diop, the manager of Ziguinchor hospital, told Reuters, saying it was not possible to determine the exact cause of death without an autopsy.

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A spokesperson for the interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The ministry has so far confirmed only one death, a student in the northern city of Saint-Louis on Friday. Reuters has not been able to independently confirm a reported second death: a 23-year-old merchant on the outskirts of Dakar, according to CFS.

The US&nbsp;Bureau of African Affairs said in an online post on Saturday that it was saddened to learn of the first two deaths.

"We urge all parties to act in a peaceful and measured manner, and we continue to call on President Sall to restore the electoral calendar, restore confidence, and bring calm to the situation," it said.

What happens next is not clear.

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Opposition lawmakers and presidential candidates who reject the postponement have filed legal challenges and said they will refuse to recognise Sall as president after his original mandate expires in early April.

The postponement bill backed by parliament included the extension of his tenure until his successor is installed after the election now reset for December 15.&nbsp;

"If President Macky Sall does not restore power to us on April 3, we will set up a parallel government of national unity," opposition lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna said on the radio on Sunday.

The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential elections until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat.

The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential elections until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat. The announcement of the delay just three weeks ahead of the planned February 25 vote triggered violent clashes on Friday between protesters and police in Dakar and several other cities, in a wave of unrest that many fear will spill over into protracted instability. WATCH | Senegal: Protests, stone pelting reported in Dakar for postponement of elections President Macky Sall has said the delay is necessary because electoral disputes threatened the credibility of the poll, but some opposition lawmakers have denounced the move as an "institutional coup." As the public outcry mounts, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS and foreign powers have urged Sall to put the country back on a regular electoral footing. The death of one young man amid reported protests in the southern city of Zinguinchor on Saturday evening took the number of those killed since Friday to three, according to Cartogra Free Senegal (CFS), a civil society platform tracking casualties. "We tried to save him when he arrived at hospital and unfortunately he died in intensive care," Ndiame Diop, the manager of Ziguinchor hospital, told Reuters, saying it was not possible to determine the exact cause of death without an autopsy. ALSO READ | Senegal’s former PM Aminata Toure arrested as police and protesters clash over indefinite election delay A spokesperson for the interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The ministry has so far confirmed only one death, a student in the northern city of Saint-Louis on Friday. Reuters has not been able to independently confirm a reported second death: a 23-year-old merchant on the outskirts of Dakar, according to CFS. The US Bureau of African Affairs said in an online post on Saturday that it was saddened to learn of the first two deaths. "We urge all parties to act in a peaceful and measured manner, and we continue to call on President Sall to restore the electoral calendar, restore confidence, and bring calm to the situation," it said. What happens next is not clear. ALSO READ | Clashes erupt in Senegal after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko charged and detained Opposition lawmakers and presidential candidates who reject the postponement have filed legal challenges and said they will refuse to recognise Sall as president after his original mandate expires in early April. The postponement bill backed by parliament included the extension of his tenure until his successor is installed after the election now reset for December 15. "If President Macky Sall does not restore power to us on April 3, we will set up a parallel government of national unity," opposition lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna said on the radio on Sunday.

Senegal unrest: Three dead amid protests over delayed presidential elections

Nikki Haley, a potential Republican presidential candidate, remarked on Wednesday that while India wants to collaborate with the United States, they currently do not trust Americans to be leaders. The Indian-American presidential candidate stated that New Delhi has maintained tight ties with Russia and has acted prudently in the current international context.

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Donald Trump held an early lead in Iowa's first-in-the-nation Republican nominating contest on Monday, according to an Edison Research entrance poll. Iowa has been an uneven predictor of who will ultimately lead Republicans into the general election.

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has refused opposition calls for a rerun of disputed elections this comes as the Congo's powerful Catholic church and its Protestant churches Observer Mission reported numerous irregularities that could undermine some results.

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The US Presidential race is heating up. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is catching up to former US President Donald Trump in the polls. Haley has pulled four points of frontrunner trump in primary polls in New Hampshire. The question is could Haley become the first female and first Indian-American president of the US?

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Democratic Republic of Congo was holding presidential and legislative elections on Wednesday after a chaotic campaign marred by opposition allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks that could prevent many from voting.

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The U.S. Supreme Court, which in 2022 ended its recognition of a constitutional right to abortion, on Wednesday (December 13) agreed to hear a bid by President Joe Biden's administration to preserve broad access to the abortion pill, setting up another major ruling on reproductive rights set to come in a presidential election year.

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