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Trump says no strike on Iran today as Qatari delegation visits Tehran
US President Donald Trump said there would be no strike against Iran on Sunday, as Tehran says diplomatic …
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Obama accuses Trump over inflation as Michigan Senate race tightens
Former president Barack Obama attacked Donald Trump over inflation as both parties campaign hard in Michigan, a key …
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Italy deploys troops to Milan as protests spread across Europe
Italy has sent 500 extra soldiers to Milan ahead of fresh protests, as demonstrations over pensions, housing, education …
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Saudiska flyganfall dödar flera i Jemen
Saudiska styrkor har enligt uppgifter genomfört flyganfall mot Huthikontrollerade områden kring Sanaa, samtidigt som explosioner hörs i Aden, …
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Cook Political Report says GOP House majority chances have all but evaporated
The Cook Political Report has moved 19 House races toward Democrats, saying Republicans' path to keeping the chamber …
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ICC Wins EU Sakharov Prize Days After US Sanctions
The International Criminal Court has been awarded the European Union's Sakharov Prize for human rights, just days after …
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AI founders' political spending fails to win over voters, survey finds
Campaign spending by artificial intelligence founders is not translating into public support, with voters more concerned about jobs …
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Hochul opts New York into Trump school choice tax credit
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the state up to the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, breaking …
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Collins Campaigns With Manchin as Maine Senate Race Tightens
Susan Collins is leaning on her reputation for independence and a cross-party endorsement from Joe Manchin as she …
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Trump's groups spend nearly $277m on midterms with $164m still in bank
Donald Trump's political groups have spent nearly $277 million since September to support Republican candidates, an unprecedented sum …
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Failsworth West by-election set for November as Oldham voters prepare to choose new councillor
A by-election for the Failsworth West ward on Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council is expected on 12 November 2026, …
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Alberta voters reject separation as Carney hails unity
Early results show 76% of Albertans backed remaining in Canada in a referendum that could have opened a …
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Ethiopia and Eritrea edge towards war as Tigray peace deal collapses
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize rapprochement between Abiy Ahmed and Isaias Afwerki has unravelled, with renewed fighting in …
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Burnham launches crackdown on loud music on public transport
The prime minister has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on buses and trains, with new guidance allowing …
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Trump to close East Potomac golf course for 15 months despite court order
The US president says the historic Washington course will shut from 15 November for a redesign, even as …
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US blockade halts $25bn in Iranian oil exports, Centcom says
Admiral Brad Cooper says the naval blockade has stopped Iran exporting at least $25bn of crude and frozen …
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US Proposes Resuming Russian Gas Exports to Europe as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal
The Trump administration has floated allowing Russian gas deliveries to Europe to restart as part of a potential …
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Trump Rates Republican Candidates on Looks at Midterm Rallies
President Donald Trump is using appearance as a campaign talking point, praising some Republican candidates as «beautiful» and …
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Pentagon's $1.5tn Budget Request Faces Congressional Scrutiny
A proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget is drawing criticism that it would waste money rather than strengthen defence, …
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China and North Korea open new Yalu River bridge after 12-year wait
A new road crossing linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea has entered service, more than …