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Chairs of the Democratic National Committee bang their gavels to officially kick off the first day of the Democratic National Convention at United Center arena in Chicago, Illinois. IMAGES
Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum receives the certificate of her victory in the June 2 presidential election. The Mexican electoral court unanimously proclaimed Claudia Sheinbaum president-elect with 59.7 percent of the vote after resolving a series of challenges filed by the opposition. Sheinbaum will take office on October 1. IMAGES
Venezuela's electoral council, loyal to the regime, officially proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro the winner of elections whose results are rejected by the opposition and questioned internationally. The Venezuelan people, said Elvis Amoroso of the CNE electoral body, had re-elected Maduro by a majority to be president "for the period 2025-2031." IMAGES
The UN Secretary-General calls for "complete transparency" in Venezuela following the announced re-election of President Nicolas Maduro, contested by the opposition, says his spokesman. "We have taken note of the announcement made by the electoral authorities, as well as concerns expressed by political actors and members of the international community, the Secretary-General calls for complete transparency," Stephane Dujarric tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden says at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, "I'm in this to complete the job I started," as he faces growing calls from within his own party to step down. SOUNDBITE
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" goes on sale in London after its release -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. "New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now," the American singer announced on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji. IMAGES