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The race is already heating up. In just a few months, the Democratic Party's (presumptive) presidential&nbsp;candidate will face off the Republican Party's (presumptive) candidate in the 2024 US Elections.

Already, many polls show that the elections scheduled for November will be a hard-fought, albeit close race. These are the important dates in the election race set to conclude on November 5.

<h2>US Election Schedule: July 2024</h2>

- July 15-18: At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the GOP will formally choose its candidate.

- Vice-president face-off: Joe Biden's running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has agreed to debate Donald Trump's yet-to-be-announced running mate. The debate by CBS can happen either on July 23 or on August 13.&nbsp;

Trump's campaign is yet to say whether his running mate would debate Harris on CBS.

Another debate between the two running mates may happen on Fox News around the same time. While Trump has accepted the vice presidential debate invite on behalf of his VP candidate, Biden's campaign is yet to revert on Harris' availability.

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Fox, as per Reuters, wrote to both campaigns and suggested July 23, August 13 or other dates following the party conventions.&nbsp;The Biden campaign has not confirmed if Harris would debate on Fox.

<h2>US Election Schedule: August 2024</h2>

- By August 7: The Democratic Party will hold a "virtual roll call" to nominate Biden. It is scheduled to take place by August 7, the original ballot certification deadline in Ohio — this date has been pushed back.

- August 19-22: Biden will&nbsp;officially be nominated at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

<h2>US Election Schedule: September 2024</h2>

- September 10: Hosted by ABC, the second debate between Biden and Trump.

- September 18: Should the judge decide to uphold the conviction, Donald Trump, the first sitting or former US president to be convicted of a crime, will be sentenced in the Manhattan hush-money case.&nbsp;

He was found guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star on May 30.

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While not a part of the election schedule, this can potentially have huge ramifications on the race to the White House.

The sentencing was scheduled for July 11 but was delayed, so the judge could weigh Trump's argument that he should have been immune from prosecution under the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling. In July, the SCOTUS ruled that presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts.

<h2>US Election Schedule: November 2024</h2>

- November 5: Election Day

As per Statista, the US has 161.4 million registered voters.&nbsp;

Election results could take days, but would be expected later in November.

<h2>US Election Schedule: 2025</h2>

- January 6: The vice president will preside over the Electoral College vote count at a joint session of Congress at Capitol Hill. They will announce the results and declare who will be the next&nbsp;President of the United States.&nbsp;

In 2020, ahead of the count, then-President Trump lambasted his vice president, Mike Pence, for refusing to try to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's win. He allegedly rallied his supporters, who then attacked the US Capitol.

- January 20:&nbsp;The inauguration ceremony for the election winner and their vice president will happen. At this ceremony, the next president&nbsp;and vice-president will be officially sworn into office.

(With inputs from agencies)

The race is already heating up. In just a few months, the Democratic Party's (presumptive) presidential candidate will face off the Republican Party's (presumptive) candidate in the 2024 US Elections.

The race is already heating up. In just a few months, the Democratic Party's (presumptive) presidential candidate will face off the Republican Party's (presumptive) candidate in the 2024 US Elections. Already, many polls show that the elections scheduled for November will be a hard-fought, albeit close race. These are the important dates in the election race set to conclude on November 5. US Election Schedule: July 2024 - July 15-18: At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the GOP will formally choose its candidate. - Vice-president face-off: Joe Biden's running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has agreed to debate Donald Trump's yet-to-be-announced running mate. The debate by CBS can happen either on July 23 or on August 13. Trump's campaign is yet to say whether his running mate would debate Harris on CBS. Another debate between the two running mates may happen on Fox News around the same time. While Trump has accepted the vice presidential debate invite on behalf of his VP candidate, Biden's campaign is yet to revert on Harris' availability. Also read | 'Trump-style' TV rant: Biden slams Democrat party 'elites,' challenges rivals to run against him Fox, as per Reuters, wrote to both campaigns and suggested July 23, August 13 or other dates following the party conventions. The Biden campaign has not confirmed if Harris would debate on Fox. US Election Schedule: August 2024 - By August 7: The Democratic Party will hold a "virtual roll call" to nominate Biden. It is scheduled to take place by August 7, the original ballot certification deadline in Ohio — this date has been pushed back. - August 19-22: Biden will officially be nominated at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. US Election Schedule: September 2024 - September 10: Hosted by ABC, the second debate between Biden and Trump. - September 18: Should the judge decide to uphold the conviction, Donald Trump, the first sitting or former US president to be convicted of a crime, will be sentenced in the Manhattan hush-money case. He was found guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star on May 30. Also read | White House rubbishes President Biden Parkinson's speculations, refuses to elaborate on mystery doctor visits While not a part of the election schedule, this can potentially have huge ramifications on the race to the White House. The sentencing was scheduled for July 11 but was delayed, so the judge could weigh Trump's argument that he should have been immune from prosecution under the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling. In July, the SCOTUS ruled that presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts. US Election Schedule: November 2024 - November 5: Election Day As per Statista, the US has 161.4 million registered voters. Election results could take days, but would be expected later in November. US Election Schedule: 2025 - January 6: The vice president will preside over the Electoral College vote count at a joint session of Congress at Capitol Hill. They will announce the results and declare who will be the next President of the United States. In 2020, ahead of the count, then-President Trump lambasted his vice president, Mike Pence, for refusing to try to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's win. He allegedly rallied his supporters, who then attacked the US Capitol. - January 20: The inauguration ceremony for the election winner and their vice president will happen. At this ceremony, the next president and vice-president will be officially sworn into office. (With inputs from agencies)

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Beryl on Monday (Jul&nbsp;8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports.

The season's earliest category 5 hurricane on record, Beryl, has weakened to a tropical storm after hitting the coastal Texas town of Matagorda with all the might of a Category 1 hurricane.

<h2>What is a Category 1 hurricane?</h2>

A hurricane, as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, is considered a Category 1 if it sustains winds between 74 (119 km/h)&nbsp;and 95 miles per hour (152.89 km/h).&nbsp;

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While Category 1 hurricanes are not considered "major hurricanes" until they reach Category 3, they are still very dangerous and can bring with them widespread destruction.

<h2>Beryl's devastation</h2>

In Texas, Beryl claimed the lives of three. As per the news agency Reuters, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman were killed in two separate incidents in the Houston area when trees fell on their homes.

A third individual, a City of Houston employee, drowned in an underpass while travelling to work.

Previously, in Mexico and the Caribbean, the storm killed 11 people, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told reporters.

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"For those of you in northeast Texas, be aware. You will have tropical storm winds, maybe as late as midnight or 1 am. You will have flooding, you will have rain, and you need to stay off the roads," he warned.

While state officials are yet to assess the damage wrought by storm Beryl, Mayor John Whitmire told reporters that due to the hurricane, floodwaters across most of Houston have exceeded 10 inches (25.4 centimetres).&nbsp;

"We're literally getting calls across Houston right now asking for first responders to come rescue individuals in desperate life safety conditions," he said.

Furthermore, more than 1,300 flights were cancelled, as officials ordered evacuations in some beach towns.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Beryl on Monday (Jul 8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports.

Beryl on Monday (Jul 8) brought to Texas howling winds and torrential rains that killed at least three people and left 2.7 million houses without power. Along with this, the tropical storm caused extensive flooding on highways, delayed more than 1,300 flights and caused the closure of schools and major oil ports. The season's earliest category 5 hurricane on record, Beryl, has weakened to a tropical storm after hitting the coastal Texas town of Matagorda with all the might of a Category 1 hurricane. What is a Category 1 hurricane? A hurricane, as per the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, is considered a Category 1 if it sustains winds between 74 (119 km/h) and 95 miles per hour (152.89 km/h). Also read | Texas closes operations at major ports, braces for destruction as Beryl readies to make landfall While Category 1 hurricanes are not considered "major hurricanes" until they reach Category 3, they are still very dangerous and can bring with them widespread destruction. Beryl's devastation In Texas, Beryl claimed the lives of three. As per the news agency Reuters, a 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman were killed in two separate incidents in the Houston area when trees fell on their homes. A third individual, a City of Houston employee, drowned in an underpass while travelling to work. Previously, in Mexico and the Caribbean, the storm killed 11 people, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told reporters. Also read | Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas, tornado warning issued for several counties "For those of you in northeast Texas, be aware. You will have tropical storm winds, maybe as late as midnight or 1 am. You will have flooding, you will have rain, and you need to stay off the roads," he warned. While state officials are yet to assess the damage wrought by storm Beryl, Mayor John Whitmire told reporters that due to the hurricane, floodwaters across most of Houston have exceeded 10 inches (25.4 centimetres). "We're literally getting calls across Houston right now asking for first responders to come rescue individuals in desperate life safety conditions," he said. Furthermore, more than 1,300 flights were cancelled, as officials ordered evacuations in some beach towns. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Beryl batters Texas: Three dead, 1,300 flights cancelled, 2.7 million homes without power

In the latest string of safety scares for the aerospace giant Boeing, a&nbsp;jetliner taking off from Los Angeles lost a wheel Monday (July 8).

United Airlines, which operated the Boeing 757-200, stated the plane lost the wheel after departing from Los Angeles International Airport but landed safely in Denver, its intended destination.&nbsp;

The Boeing 757-200 was carrying 174 passengers and 7 crewmembers.

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"The wheel was recovered in Los Angeles, and we are further investigating what caused this event," the airline said in a statement.&nbsp;

However, no injuries were reported from the ground or the 174 passengers and seven crew members on board.&nbsp;

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Notably, it was the second time in recent times that a United Airlines airplane lost a wheel after taking off.

Earlier in March, a Boeing 777 bound for Japan had a tire fall off after takeoff from San Francisco airport. The aircraft had to make an emergency landing.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Boeing on Monday agreed to be held responsible to fraud in a settlement with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes.

This year, Boeing's 737 MAX faced fresh safety concerns after an Alaska Airlines flight in January experienced a critical failure - a blown-out fuselage door plug.

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The charge relate to two 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia over a five-month period in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people&nbsp;prompted the families of the victims to demand that Boeing face prosecution.

“The 757-200 aircraft that took off on Monday was first delivered 30 years ago in 1994,” said a Boeing spokesperson in an email.

Production of the 757 model was discontinued in 2004.&nbsp;

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Monday's incident.

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US aviation regulators on Monday said that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be examined, amid concerns that oxygen masks could fail in emergencies.

“The operators are to check the oxygen originator and perform proper actions, if needed, within 120 to 150 days," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement.

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The airworthiness directive by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) comes into effect immediately and affects more than 2,600 US-registered airplanes.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the latest string of safety scares for the aerospace giant Boeing, a jetliner taking off from Los Angeles lost a wheel Monday (July 8). United Airlines, which operated the Boeing 757-200, stated the plane lost the wheel after departing from Los Angeles International Airport but landed safely in Denver, its intended destination.

In the latest string of safety scares for the aerospace giant Boeing, a jetliner taking off from Los Angeles lost a wheel Monday (July 8). United Airlines, which operated the Boeing 757-200, stated the plane lost the wheel after departing from Los Angeles International Airport but landed safely in Denver, its intended destination. The Boeing 757-200 was carrying 174 passengers and 7 crewmembers. Also read: Airport worker unions in France announce strike week before Paris Olympics "The wheel was recovered in Los Angeles, and we are further investigating what caused this event," the airline said in a statement. However, no injuries were reported from the ground or the 174 passengers and seven crew members on board. United Airlines flight 1001 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN) lost a tire during takeoff this morning at around 7:15 AM PDT. Interestingly, this Boeing 757-200 (Reg: N14107) had been featured during Sunday's Airline Videos Live broadcast at LAX just the day before. #aviation pic.twitter.com/8gjLn0ZsQQ — AIRLINE VIDEOS (@airlinevideos) July 8, 2024 × Notably, it was the second time in recent times that a United Airlines airplane lost a wheel after taking off. Earlier in March, a Boeing 777 bound for Japan had a tire fall off after takeoff from San Francisco airport. The aircraft had to make an emergency landing. Boeing pleads guilty in US fraud case Meanwhile, Boeing on Monday agreed to be held responsible to fraud in a settlement with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes. This year, Boeing's 737 MAX faced fresh safety concerns after an Alaska Airlines flight in January experienced a critical failure - a blown-out fuselage door plug. Also read: Troubled timeline of MAX 737, the Boeing jet responsible for killing 346 The charge relate to two 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia over a five-month period in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people prompted the families of the victims to demand that Boeing face prosecution. “The 757-200 aircraft that took off on Monday was first delivered 30 years ago in 1994,” said a Boeing spokesperson in an email. Production of the 757 model was discontinued in 2004. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating Monday's incident. Regulator orders Boeing inspections after oxygen mask concerns US aviation regulators on Monday said that thousands of Boeing 737 airplanes would need to be examined, amid concerns that oxygen masks could fail in emergencies. “The operators are to check the oxygen originator and perform proper actions, if needed, within 120 to 150 days," the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement. Also read | Boeing avoids criminal trial over 737 Max crashes after accepting plea deal The airworthiness directive by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) comes into effect immediately and affects more than 2,600 US-registered airplanes. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: United Airlines plane loses wheel in dramatic takeoff from Los Angeles

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It is alleged that former Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro may be associated with a criminal group that has tried to sell luxury gifts worth $ 1.2m illegally.

It is alleged that former Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro may be associated with a criminal group that has tried to sell luxury gifts worth $ 1.2m illegally. The federal police had accused Jair Bolsonaro of embezzlement, money laundering and connection with other criminal activities. If Bolsonaro is found guilty, he would have to face a sentence of 25 years. The Brazilian media is calling the scandal 'O Caso das Joias', which translates to Jewellery-gate in English. Also read | Meet Kenza Layli, world's first Miss AI: Moroccan AI influencer beats 1500 contestants to win maiden title Investigators claim that Bolsonaro was involved in the embezzlement of expensive gifts received by foreign delegations during his tenure. It is alleged that the amount obtained by selling these gifts illegally was converted into cash into the ex-president's patrimony by avoiding the formal banking system so that the money could not be traced back to him. The supreme court judge authorised the investigation against Brazil's ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, on Monday (July 8). Bolsonaro's alleged ties with a criminal group came into the limelight after he was defeated during the 2022 elections against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Alleged Russian strike targets Kyiv hospital As per the police report, quite a few expensive gifts were misappropriated. The gifts sold illegally include a special edition Rolex Watch worth about $ 74,000, a pair of earrings valued at more than $126,000 and a Chopard rollerball pen worth $ 20,000. The rightist politician had spent a considerable amount of time building his image as a law-abiding citizen despite always being allegedly linked to corruption. The evidence collected by the police has proved his link to criminal activities. Also read | Hurricane Beryl batters Texas: Three dead, 1,300 flights cancelled, 2.7 million homes without power Investigators suspect that Bolsonaro used the money from embezzlement of luxury gifts to fund his activities in the US post his four-year presidency in Brazil. Bolsonarao said that he was happy to subject himself to a live, two-hour grilling session 'about anything' by the media at a conference in Brazil held over the weekend. However, the rightist leader is yet to comment on his current allegations and his alleged connections in instigating a rebellion in Brasília back in January 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

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On 7 October, during the initial chaos of the Hamas assault, Israel's armed forces reportedly employed a controversial battle tactic called the "Hannibal protocol," claims a report.&nbsp;

As per the Israeli daily Haaretz, this procedure was used at three army facilities attacked by Hamas and potentially put civilians at risk.

<h2>What is the Hannibal Protocol?</h2>

This controversial directive as per reports was used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) until 2016. The protocol has just one goal: to prevent the capture of soldiers by enemy soldiers, even at the cost of hostages' lives.

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According to "Forensic Architecture, Violence at the Threshold of Detectability" a book by Eyal Weizman, one version of the Hannibal Protocol says that "the kidnapping must be stopped by all means, even at the price of striking and harming our own forces."

Reportedly, at 11:22 am, about five hours after the attack began, a directive was issued to Israel’s Gaza division stating, "Not a single vehicle can return to Gaza."

This message, as per the Haaretz report quoting a source, meant preventing any vehicles from returning, regardless of potential casualties.

"Everyone knew by then that such vehicles could be carrying kidnapped civilians or soldiers … Everyone knew what it meant to not let any vehicles return to Gaza."

It is not known how many civilian or military casualties happened because of this order, however, documents and testimonies from soldiers and mid-senior level IDF officers suggest Hannibal protocol's use was "widespread".

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<h2>Israel Investigation and Reactions</h2>

An Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson reportedly told the publication that internal investigations into the events of 7 October are ongoing.&nbsp;

"The aim of these investigations is to learn and to draw lessons which could be used in continuing the battle. When these investigations are concluded, the results will be presented to the public with transparency," read the statement, as reported by The Guardian.

(With inputs from agencies)

On 7 October, during the initial chaos of the Hamas assault, Israel's armed forces reportedly employed a controversial battle tactic called the "Hannibal protocol," claims a report.

On 7 October, during the initial chaos of the Hamas assault, Israel's armed forces reportedly employed a controversial battle tactic called the "Hannibal protocol," claims a report. As per the Israeli daily Haaretz, this procedure was used at three army facilities attacked by Hamas and potentially put civilians at risk. What is the Hannibal Protocol? This controversial directive as per reports was used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) until 2016. The protocol has just one goal: to prevent the capture of soldiers by enemy soldiers, even at the cost of hostages' lives. Also read | Gaza war: Hundreds of Israeli protesters push for truce deal, block roads in Tel Aviv According to "Forensic Architecture, Violence at the Threshold of Detectability" a book by Eyal Weizman, one version of the Hannibal Protocol says that "the kidnapping must be stopped by all means, even at the price of striking and harming our own forces." Reportedly, at 11:22 am, about five hours after the attack began, a directive was issued to Israel’s Gaza division stating, "Not a single vehicle can return to Gaza." This message, as per the Haaretz report quoting a source, meant preventing any vehicles from returning, regardless of potential casualties. "Everyone knew by then that such vehicles could be carrying kidnapped civilians or soldiers … Everyone knew what it meant to not let any vehicles return to Gaza." It is not known how many civilian or military casualties happened because of this order, however, documents and testimonies from soldiers and mid-senior level IDF officers suggest Hannibal protocol's use was "widespread". Also read | Gaza war: Hamas accepts US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages Israel Investigation and Reactions An Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson reportedly told the publication that internal investigations into the events of 7 October are ongoing. "The aim of these investigations is to learn and to draw lessons which could be used in continuing the battle. When these investigations are concluded, the results will be presented to the public with transparency," read the statement, as reported by The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden's woes seem to have taken a never-ending turn as several senior House Democrats have reportedly discussed that Biden should step down as their party's 2024 White House nominee. They all reportedly got on a private phone call Sunday afternoon, as per reports, and plan to speak up publicly about their concerns on Monday. The major concern, as a source who spoke to USA Today, is whether Biden can efficiently carry on the work of a president for the next four years.&nbsp;

Major publications, such as CNN, Washington Post, New York Times, Politico, among others, reported about the call for committee ranking members organised by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY. Reps. Jerry Nadler of New York, Adam Smith of Washington, Mark Takano of California and Joe Morelle of New York, were on the call and all of them believe that the 81-year-old should exit the presidential race.

The lawmakers on the call are all top Democrats on House committees. Several top Democrats attended the call made just as lawmakers make their way to Washington on Monday.&nbsp;

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<h2>Biden at the debate</h2>

Biden has been at the centre of a storm ever since his presidential debate performance, where he fumbled and lost his train of thought several times. There have been calls for him to step down but Biden is adamant to stay in the race. Several Democrats went into panic mode after the debate and have been discussing whether Biden is fit to serve as president for four years, as by the end of the term he will be 86. There are also fears that he might not be able to beat Donald Trump in the November elections.

Separately, five other House Democrats have publicly called on Biden to quit the presidential race. This includes Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Angie Craig, D-Minn.

<h2>Biden's gaffes continue</h2>

Last week, Democratic governors met Biden to address the issue. The governors, following the meeting, said that they back Biden for the position and stand by him. While that seemed to have quelled the noise for a moment, things didn't entirely go his way in the next few days. During the July 4 gathering on the White House lawns, he called Trump "one of his colleagues" and later in a radio interview, called himself the "first Black woman...to serve with a Black president".&nbsp;

"By the way, I’m proud to be, as I said, the first vice-president, first Black woman… to serve with a Black president," adding, "proud of the first Black woman in the Supreme Court," he said during an interview with Philadelphia’s Wurd radio station.

On Friday, Biden, in an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, tried to fix things and assert his intention and capability to continue as the Democratic presidential candidate, but the matter doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon. 
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US President Joe Biden's woes seem to have taken a never-ending turn as several senior House Democrats have reportedly discussed that Biden should step down as their party's 2024 White House nominee.

US President Joe Biden's woes seem to have taken a never-ending turn as several senior House Democrats have reportedly discussed that Biden should step down as their party's 2024 White House nominee. They all reportedly got on a private phone call Sunday afternoon, as per reports, and plan to speak up publicly about their concerns on Monday. The major concern, as a source who spoke to USA Today, is whether Biden can efficiently carry on the work of a president for the next four years. Major publications, such as CNN, Washington Post, New York Times, Politico, among others, reported about the call for committee ranking members organised by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY. Reps. Jerry Nadler of New York, Adam Smith of Washington, Mark Takano of California and Joe Morelle of New York, were on the call and all of them believe that the 81-year-old should exit the presidential race. The lawmakers on the call are all top Democrats on House committees. Several top Democrats attended the call made just as lawmakers make their way to Washington on Monday. Also Read: Radio host who was provided questions in advance by Biden's team, fired by Philadelphia station Biden at the debate Biden has been at the centre of a storm ever since his presidential debate performance, where he fumbled and lost his train of thought several times. There have been calls for him to step down but Biden is adamant to stay in the race. Several Democrats went into panic mode after the debate and have been discussing whether Biden is fit to serve as president for four years, as by the end of the term he will be 86. There are also fears that he might not be able to beat Donald Trump in the November elections. Separately, five other House Democrats have publicly called on Biden to quit the presidential race. This includes Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Angie Craig, D-Minn. Biden's gaffes continue Last week, Democratic governors met Biden to address the issue. The governors, following the meeting, said that they back Biden for the position and stand by him. While that seemed to have quelled the noise for a moment, things didn't entirely go his way in the next few days. During the July 4 gathering on the White House lawns, he called Trump "one of his colleagues" and later in a radio interview, called himself the "first Black woman...to serve with a Black president". "By the way, I’m proud to be, as I said, the first vice-president, first Black woman… to serve with a Black president," adding, "proud of the first Black woman in the Supreme Court," he said during an interview with Philadelphia’s Wurd radio station. On Friday, Biden, in an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, tried to fix things and assert his intention and capability to continue as the Democratic presidential candidate, but the matter doesn't seem to be dying down anytime soon.

Senior House Democrat to publicly ask Biden to exit presidential race on Monday, reports suggest

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A broad left-wing coalition in France is leading the legislative election, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far right with no group winning an absolute majority, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (July 7) citing exit poll projections.

A broad left-wing coalition in France is leading the legislative election, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's centrists and the far right with no group winning an absolute majority, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (July 7) citing exit poll projections. Projections by four leading polling firms said that the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance was on course to have 172-215 MPs with Macron's alliance on 150-180 seats and the far-right National Rally (RN) on 115-155. According to interior ministry figures, 59.71 per cent of the electorate had taken part in the elections till 5 pm and three more hours to go. Here's a look at the latest updates from the elections: > Counting of votes has started in rural areas where ballots have closed already. Also read | Emmanuel Macron: From a banker to the youngest President of France > President Macron called the elections three years ahead of time after his forces were trounced in June's European parliament vote, a gamble which seems to have backfired. > In the first round of the elections, far-right leader Marine Le Pen's RN party came on top and is on course to repeat the feat in Sunday's run-off races. > If the exit polls turn out to be true, Parliament would be left divided into three big groups with hugely different platforms and no tradition at all of working together. > French voters have punished Macron and his ruling alliance for a cost of living crisis and failing public services, as well as over immigration and security. > Le Pen and her party have successfully tapped into those grievances, spreading their appeal way beyond their traditional strongholds along the Mediterranean coast and in the country's northern rust belt, a report by the news agency Reuters said. > However, the left-wing alliance managed to edge them out of the first spot. (With inputs from agencies)

French elections 2024: Left alliance projected to win most seats, major setback to far right, say exit polls

Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament. The presidency of France's Emmanuel Macron could shift dramatically depending on the outcome of a closely watched vote this Sunday. Some candidates in France have refused to drop out despite being in a three-way race that could end up helping a far political party win a majority.

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