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Former US first lady Michelle Obama told the Democratic National Convention Tuesday that "hope is making a comeback" as the party gathers in Chicago to anoint Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee. SOUNDBITE
President Joe Biden touts the US economy's "greatest comeback story" under his own leadership, during his State of the Union speech to Congress. SOUNDBITE
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says that the US-led defence alliance's European members are making "real progress" on their defence spending, with 2024 set to be the first year their spending amounts to "two percent of their combined GDP". Stoltenberg's comments come after Donald Trump rattled the alliance by saying he would "encourage" Russia to attack members who were not meeting the two percent obligation. SOUNDBITE
Forensic police are working at the site where Belgian police shot and fatally wounded an alleged Islamist accused of gunning down two Swedish football fans visiting Brussels, as Sweden faces what its premier said was an unprecedented security threat. IMAGES (COMPLETES VIDI33YD2RM_EN)
Didier Deschamps's France arrive at their hotel in Saint Petersburg on the eve of their World Cup semi-final clash against neighbours Belgium. IMAGES
Roberto Martinez and his "Golden Generation" arrive at their hotel in Saint Petersburg on the eve of their World Cup semi-final clash against neighbours France. IMAGES