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One hundred days after becoming the Democratic Party's nominee for president, it was time for Kamala Harris to present her closing argument.With the White House as her backdrop and tens of thousands of supporters packing the outdoor arena, she set out her stall to the American public. What she offered was a binary choice; me or him, cohesion or chaos."On day one, if elected, Donald Trump will walk in with an enemies list. I will walk in with a to-do list," she said to huge cheers from the crowd.The Harris campaign had pointedly picked the Ellipse in Washington DC as the venue for this address. Just beyond the White House's south lawn, the garden was where Donald Trump spoke on 6 January 2021 before droves of his fans. Standing in almost the same spot as Ms Harris now was, he made false cla...

Several bodies have been found in Spain's Valencia region after flash floods struck eastern and southern parts of the country.Torrential rains caused by a cold front flooded roads and towns on Tuesday, resulting in cars being swept through streets, a train being derailed and damaged houses and buildings. The exact number of people killed has not been disclosed by authorities in Valencia. Image: A man looks on at the destruction caused by the flash floods in Malaga province. Pic: AP Image: Cars are swept away by the water in Alora, Malaga province. Pic: AP Image: Pic: AP Earlier, the natio...

Exercising at the weekends only may be just as beneficial for slowing mental decline as working out throughout the week, researchers have said.A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that exercising on just one or two days was more effective at reducing the risk of mild dementia than more regular workouts. It adds to a growing body of evidence that it is not when you exercise, but the fact you are doing it, that improves health.A separate study published last month found that being a weekend exercise "warrior" cuts the risk of developing more than 200 diseases ranging from high blood pressure and diabetes to mood disorders and kidney disease.The latest study concluded: "The weekend warrior physical activity pattern may be a more convenient option for busy people around the ...