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Raffensperger tests the GOP’s future in Georgia
He's running a campaign that’s served him and other old school Georgia Republicans well. But has the party changed too much for that old system to still work?
Could Tucker Carlson hijack the GOP — and take the White House?
Tucker Carlson has risen to 7 percent in the 2028 Republican presidential nomination prediction markets, despite having no campaign, committee, or party apparatus, due to his large independent media presence and the dissatisfaction of Trump's base with his declining approval ratings.
Why hantavirus isn’t the next pandemic, according to health officials
The sights of PPE-clad passengers leaving the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Sunday may prompt flashbacks to the COVID pandemic. Health officials say that isn't exactly the case.
Wright on gas prices: ‘I can’t make any predictions’
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday he is “avoiding” predictions on gas prices, as the average cost has reached its highest point amid the war in Iran. “I can’t make any predictions about … oil prices or gasoline prices. The military part of the conflict took about what we expected,” Wright told host Kristen Welker…
Councillor under investigation over racism allegations
Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.
Trump ‘terribly weakened’ ahead of China visit: Top Armed Services Democrat
On Sunday, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said that President Trump is heading into his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a “weakened” position. “President Trump is going into this meeting terribly weakened,” Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told host Shannon Bream on “Fox News Sunday.” “He has involved ourselves…
The US urgently needs a confirmed ambassador for religious freedom
A confirmed ambassador carries a diplomatic authority and credibility that no interim arrangement can replicate.
Clyburn: Roberts to join ranks of ‘infamous’ Supreme Court justices over voting rights decision
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) claimed that Supreme Court Justice Chief John Roberts will join the ranks of “infamous” high court justices over a recent decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. “I never thought I would see the day that the United States Supreme Court would be so openly partisan with what it’s been doing,”…
More chocolate bars added to nationwide recall over possible contamination
A nationwide chocolate bar recall has expanded once again.
These are the Southern red states moving to redistrict after Supreme Court ruling
Red states in the South are seeking to advance the GOP’s goal of keeping the House majority this fall by redrawing their congressional maps in the wake of a landmark Supreme Court ruling that reignited the redistricting arms race. Tennessee Republicans approved a new map on Thursday that threatens to unseat the state’s lone House Democrat after the high court’s ruling, which declared Louisiana’s…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow losing 35,000 troops a month as spring offensive fails, say experts
American think tank claims Russian forces suffered net territorial loss last month for first time since 2024
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Is Africa ready for the AI revolution? The scramble for resources, jobs, digital sovereignty
Nations like Kenya are looking to scale up their ability to meet Africa's artificial intelligence needs. Recently, the likes of Zambia, Zimbabwe and most recently Ghana turned down deals to store c…
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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Minister says Starmer is ‘listening’ but refuses to say if PM will stay on ahead of critical cabinet meeting – UK politics live
Darren Jones says the prime minister is ‘listening to colleagues’, and does not rule out PM announcing resignation timetable Starmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quit Here are some…
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2026 UK elections: full results from local, Scottish and Welsh votes
From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area Elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Continue…
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Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’
US president says Tehran’s peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘a piece of garbage’ Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported this morning that six people were killed and seven …
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech tonight – latest news
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the 2026 Australian federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage G…
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Moscow court sentences TV Rain editor-in-chief Tikhon Dzyadko in absentia to 8 years in prison on ‘false information’ charges
A Moscow court has sentenced TV Rain editor-in-chief Tikhon Dzyadko in absentia to eight years in prison on charges of spreading “false information” about the Russian military, the Russian Telegram…
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Close Starmer ally declines to say if he will lead Labour into next election
Chief secretary, Darren Jones, says PM is ‘listening to colleagues’ but will make own decisions on way forward UK politics live – latest updates One of Keir Starmer’s closest aides has declined to …
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Two Critically Injured After Gunman Fires Into Traffic in Cambridge
As people fled their cars along the busy riverfront road, a state trooper and an armed civilian ran toward the gunman and exchanged fire with him.
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Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting
Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threat It was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In th…
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Africa Forward Summit Day 2: Macron pitches new French partnership model
Day two of the Africa Forward summit in Kenya brings together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries from across the continent as President Emmanuel Macron pitches a new French model…
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Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘considering military action’ after calling Tehran’s proposal ‘garbage’
A ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
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Man who spiked family’s meal, burned charcoal in flat guilty of attempted murder
A Hong Kong merchant has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat two years ago, saying he was “out of options” after s…
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Hantavirus latest: Three more people infected with deadly virus as last passengers leave cruise ship
Labs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
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Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nu…
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Southern California mayor to plead guilty to acting as illegal agent for China
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has agreed to plead guilty and has resigned from her city position
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Buyers of Liza Minnelli memoir claim it was not signed by hand
Premium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identical Liza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds be…
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Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality | Rory Scothorne
There is optimism even after Nigel Farage’s party swept to victory in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever James IV, King of Scots, never had to worry about …
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Trump heads to China to spread the gospel of American tech while emulating Xi Jinping on AI
Tim Cook and Elon Musk, among other tech CEOS, will accompany the US president on a trip to China Donald Trump is heading to China this week. If his guest list is any clue, he wants to discuss tech…
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Where problems started with 2026 rules & calendar congestion - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
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Greens’ Zack Polanski admits failing to pay correct council tax on houseboat
Party says leader has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed after ‘unintentional mistake’ The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has admitted he may have failed to pay the correct council t…
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France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
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UK faces biggest fall in consumer confidence since start of Ukraine war, research suggests
PwC warned the drop in confidence would only get worse as energy and food costs are set to skyrocket
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What to know about Trump-Xi summit with trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties
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Trump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain
Trump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain
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UK households cut back spending at fastest rate in 16 months, Barclays says
Dip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war fallout Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in…
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Tiger Woods’ lawyer to argue against release of prescription drug records in Florida DUI case
Defense attorney said that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy when it comes to his prescription medications
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German authorities arrest 17-year-old suspected of planning extremist-inspired attack
Prosecutors say a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Hamburg, Germany, on suspicion of planning an attack
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Aid group says Libyan-linked vessels fired on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean
Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire on a humanitarian rescue ship Monday after it rescued about 90 migrants in the Mediterranean
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UK sanctions 9 people for alleged Iran-linked 'hostile activity'
The British government has sanctioned nine people and three organizations accused of hostile activities for Iran
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Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move
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New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport
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Why is the Cannes Film Festival... in Cannes?
🎞️ Did you know that the world’s most famous film festival was born from a political dispute with Fascist Italy? 🎥 Created in response to censorship and propaganda, #Cannes became a symbol of art…
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The ex-German chancellor and Putin’s ‘buddy’ who Russia want to mediate Ukraine peace talks
Schröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office
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Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
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Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack th…
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Uganda's longtime president will be sworn in for another term as his son emerges as de facto ruler
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years and will be inaugurated Tuesday for another five-year term
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Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembélé named player of the year for second straight year
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé on Monday was named the Ligue 1 player of the year for the second year running. Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens shared the main trophies.
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Over 72,000 Hongkongers hit as HKUST, PolyU among institutions in global Canvas hack
A global data leak involving learning platform Canvas has exposed the personal information of more than 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong educational institutions, with authorities warning…
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Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby asks politicians not to leverage child’s death: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’
Labor introduced condolence motions in parliament on Tuesday to honour the five-year-old who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last month Warning: This article contains references to Indigeno…
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Altar Boy Who Called Out Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Is Now a Lawyer for Victims
Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
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It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction
Tuesday’s question time seemed more suited to prime time; full of sordid allegations, only the cast seems far less likable Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ne…
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Israeli lawmakers set up tribunal, allow for death penalty for October 2023 attackers
The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
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Craig Morton, former quarterback for Cowboys and Broncos, dies at 83
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83.
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British Steel nationalisation: what went wrong, and what happens now?
Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled history Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech Nils Pratley: More questions…
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Here are three ways to keep Reform out of No 10 – and one of them starts with you | Daniel Trilling
Nigel Farage’s ascent to power is not inevitable, and his party’s success in the May elections will expose its major weaknesses There is no sugarcoating the fact that on the basis of last week’s el…
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Community service for pair in their 60s who had sex at Hong Kong pier
A woman and a man have been sentenced to community service by a Hong Kong court for committing sexual acts in the open at an outlying island pier last year. Saleswoman Ma Lai-hing, 62, and sailor N…
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Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging
Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink Japan’s biggest snack maker has been forced to use black-an…
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