Harris announces VP pick
The World this Week — Debate around Harris' VP pick, Australia holds third place at Olympics, and good news about world food security and education (Aug 3-9)
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Quantum computing leaps forward
Microsoft announces its Majorana 1 quantum chip, Trump opens peace talks with Russia, and DOGE discovered 12 million individuals listed as “120 years old” receiving payments
Europe faces America First
US Vice President JD Vance delivered a strong message to European allies, President Trump raised steel tariffs, and DOGE reported cutting $1bn in wasteful government spending
The White House moves at light speed
The new US administration quickly announces border deals, hostage releases, government downsizing and new rules on women's sport
America mourns DC plane crash
US government activates response to plane crash in DC, DeepSeek surprises markets, Trump's trade tariffs on horizon