Democratic nominee says she accepted a debate invitation from CNN but her Republican rival said it was ‘too late’. Plus, the hidden life of Elizabeth Taylor – as seen by her son

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Kamala Harris has challenged Donald Trump to debate her again before November’s election, telling supporters in New York that her rival “seems to be looking for an excuse” to dodge a second round.

Where are the polls now? Harris appears to have a narrow lead over Trump – but in the swing states that decide the vote, the picture is mixed.

Who does Zelenskyy think this ‘global conflict’ could involve? He listed “Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Taiwan, China, as well as many African countries”.