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July 18, 2024

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JD Vance is named as Donald Trump's pick for vice-president. In his acceptance speech, the Ohio senator promised to halt handouts for foreign allies but stops short of mentioning Ukraine, instead putting the spotlight directly on China. Russia's Foreign Minister warns Western states against a prolongation of the Ukraine conflict in a media briefing at UN headquarters in New York stressing that Moscow is open to peace talks, but says the terms must be sensible. Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi one month after a wave of demonstrations against IMF-backed tax hikes, saw dozens killed across the country.