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Why is the internet down worldwide? Everything you need to know
Companies across the globe are struggling to get online.

Major IT outage strikes companies across Australia
The incident is affecting banks, media outlets, airports and government services.

From Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shift
New York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.

'I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting
'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe.'

Houthis claim deadly drone strike near US Embassy office in Tel Aviv
One person was killed and seven others injured in an explosion.

Trump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phone
A motive for the attack on Trump remains unclear.

Watch: 'I had God on my side' – Trump details assassination attempt
Trump has formally accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for President.

Thailand to give 50 million people $429 each
The controversial handout, expected to cost $20.3b, was an election pledge.

'Fanatic' environmental leader gets record jail sentence for blocking traffic
The sentences are the longest for non-violent protest in living memory.

16 dead after students and police clash in Bangladesh
Authorities cut mobile internet services to quell anti-quota protests.

Fearful or cheerful? World leaders mull a potential Trump foreign policy
NYT: Some governments are taking steps to prepare for the possible return of Trump.

Israel strikes Gaza's last uninvaded urban centre
Israel is continuing to bombard central and southern Gaza.

'Reality setting in': Joe Biden may step aside soon, sources say
NY Times: Expectations are rising among Democrats that the president will soon relent.

Biden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells allies
Obama has been receiving calls from concerned Democrats.

Confessions of a spin doctor for the world’s worst people
Times: He worked for Gaddafi and got Assad's wife in Vogue. Can he buy back his soul?

'You owe people answers': Senators berate Secret Service director over Trump shooting
The confrontation lasted about four minutes at Republican National Convention.

‘We want our real lives back’: For Palestinians, Egypt is safe, but it’s not home
New York Times: Cairo now houses tens of thousands of Palestinians who fled war in Gaza.

A blind spot and a lost trail: How the gunman got so close to Trump
New York Times: How critical minutes allowed a would-be assassin to slip past officers.

Prosecutors appeal Donald Trump classified documents case
The US Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that Trump has broad immunity from prosecution.

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19
Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while on a campaign trip to Las Vegas.

What would persuade Biden to step aside? Here’s what he’s said
New York Times: Biden's list of scenarios in which he might reconsider running has grown.

'Illegal' loggers force uncontacted tribe into the open
Mashco Piro hunter-gatherers appeared on a river bank to collect material for shelters.

Scammers threaten Michelin star restaurants with bad reviews
Owners of restaurant chain defied scammers who demanded thousands from them.

US Pentagon ends Gaza pier mission
United States is to end the pier used to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to Palestinians.

Frenchman arrested over suspected attack plot
An ultra-nationalist sympathiser has been arrested on suspicion of plotting an attack.

'I am home': Major prisoner swap for Russia, Ukraine
The warring factions have conducted a major exchange of prisoners.

Cyanide, found in cups, probably killed 6 in Bangkok hotel room
A housekeeper found the bodies after the group did not check out of their room.

Secret Service was told police had 'insufficient manpower' to watch building
Officials are still working out how the Trump gunman reached the roof.

High-profile Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
High-ranking Democrat urges Biden to quit race, cites Trump threat.