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California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown
The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.
Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher
Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation.
Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump
Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports
More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.
Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.