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Hack Clinton's 'missing' emails and publish themRepublican nominee simultaneously seeks to distance himself from Vladimir Putin as Clinton campaign accuses Russia of interfering with US election -
Teenagers who killed French priest made film declaring allegiance to IsisFrench authorities are under pressure after reports one of the killers had been arrested over links to terrorism but then released
spotlight
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The Africans buying sunshine with their smartphonesSolar-powered electricity units are removing the need for dangerous kerosene lamps and allowing Africans to stay connected
around the world
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UKUKHMRC cleaners striking over pay: 'They've treated us appallingly'Workers employed by ISS to clean HMRC buildings have had hours docked and lost out on tax credits as firm complied with ‘national living wage’
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EuropeEuropeThe IOC has become a master at marrying greed to national leaders’ hunger for Olympic prestigeDenationalise the Olympics to really stamp out cheating
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The future of Gaza: from city under siege to world tourism hub?Elements of stylish, civilised Gaza have survived its darkest decade. Palestinian businessman Basil Eleiwa believes his city could become a world tourist hub – but are Gaza and its people holding out for a future that will never arrive?
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Confronting corruption: can Guadalajara become a model for transparency?A new breed of anti-corruption politicians, civil society groups and entrepreneurs are beginning to push back against graft in Mexico’s second city
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Critical moment for family planning as funds come under pressureAmbitious initiative to offer contraception to women and girls in 69 countries risks being undermined if governments fail to allocate more money
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UK not doing enough for conflict-stricken northern Nigeria, MPs warnDevelopment committee says UK should fight corruption and improve education and employment prospects to tackle issues that led to rise of Boko Haram
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opinion & analysis
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Emotional Obama bids long goodbye and passes baton of hope to ClintonThe president was up until 3.30am revising drafts of a stirring speech to the Democratic convention that offered optimism and inclusiveness
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Night three at the Democratic national convention: what we learnedBarack Obama stole the show with an emotional speech; Clinton makes first in-person appearance of the convention; and a few unruly delegates remained
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Hillary Clinton says she has made the biggest crack yet in the glass ceiling. It’s a rousing, triumphant statement – but history shows the imaginary building is really made of concreteThe glass ceiling: a metaphor that needs to be smashed
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Donna Brazile is a smart choice for new DNC chair during a difficult electionBrazile has been named to replace Debbie Wasserman Schultz to steer party through coming months and is widely respected, with 30 years of experience
pictures and video
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Obama tells Americans at DNC: 'You carried me, now do the same for Hillary' – videoPresident Barack Obama gave a stirring speech in support of Hillary Clinton on the third night of the Democratic convention
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Democrats at convention share why they’ll miss Barack Obama – videoAs President Barack Obama gave a stirring speech on the third night of the Democratic convention, Democrats shared with the Guardian why they will miss his presidency
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'No more war!’: Ex-CIA chief Leon Panetta shouted down at DNC – videoFormer defense secretary and head of the CIA Leon Panetta was shouted down by anti-war chants on Wednesday night at the Democratic national convention
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Joe Biden: Donald Trump has no clue about what makes America great – videoVice-President Joe Biden gave a searing rebuke to Donald Trump on Wednesday night during his address at the Democratic convention
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DNC’s 102-year-old delegate thrilled to see woman nominated – videoJerry Emmett, 102, was just six years old when women were given the right to vote. She said that was very much on her mind when she helped cast a ballot to nominate Hillary Clinton
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Crowds greet Pope Francis as he arrives in Kraków for World Youth Day – videoPope Francis drives through streets lined with people in Kraków on Wednesday after touching down in the city for World Youth Day
Facebook's journey ‘only 1% done’ after surge in revenue, Zuckerberg says