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São Tomé and Príncipe Heads to Polls in Tense Presidential Election

São Tomé and Príncipe Heads to Polls in Tense Presidential Election

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe head to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday, as the African nation seeks to reinforce its democratic reputation amid a tense political atmosphere. About 142,000 people are registered to vote, with 15% in the diaspora.

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Count Binface Challenges Nigel Farage Amid UK Political Drama

Count Binface Challenges Nigel Farage Amid UK Political Drama

Amid mounting controversy over undeclared donations, Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton to trigger a by-election. Facing a field of absent major-party opponents, the Reform UK leader is now competing with Count Binface, a satirical comedian who has run in multiple UK elections under a trash can mask.

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Farage’s Election Gamble Backfires as ‘Binface’ Enters Race

Farage’s Election Gamble Backfires as ‘Binface’ Enters Race

British right-wing populist Nigel Farage's special election gamble has backfired, with rival parties dismissing the move as a stunt and leaving him to face a satirical opponent. According to a CNN report, Farage resigned as a lawmaker amid allegations over personal financing.

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Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Will Run in UK By-Election

Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Will Run in UK By-Election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again, according to a report from Al Jazeera, as he faces scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary watchdog investigation into a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire.

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Mamdani-Backed Candidates Secure Clean Sweep in NY Primaries

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Secure Clean Sweep in NY Primaries

Three candidates backed by New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani have won Democratic primary races in New York, according to projections by ABC News, marking a significant showing for progressive and socialist-aligned figures.

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Colombia Runoff Election Expected to Shift Armed Conflict

Colombia Runoff Election Expected to Shift Armed Conflict

Colombians go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential runoff expected to trigger a dramatic shift in the country’s decades-long armed conflict, now at its most violent point since the 2016 peace agreement with the Farc, according to The Guardian.

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Swiss Voters Reject 10 Million Population Cap, Projections Say

Swiss Voters Reject 10 Million Population Cap, Projections Say

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million by limiting migration, according to early projections. The Swiss People's Party had argued the cap would reduce pressure on public services and the environment.

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Nevada Election Results: Key Developments and Early Outcomes

Nevada Election Results: Key Developments and Early Outcomes

In a key U.S. Senate race, Nevada’s early results show Democratic candidate Catherine Cortez Masto leading by a narrow margin, according to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office. The state saw a surge in mail-in voting, with over 300,000 votes cast before Election Day.

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Spencer Pratt Fails to Advance in L.A. Mayoral Race

Spencer Pratt Fails to Advance in L.A. Mayoral Race

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral race, securing 25.8% of the vote. Current mayor Karen Bass received 34.3%, while Councilwoman Nithya Raman will face her in the runoff.

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Progressive Nithya Raman Advances to L.A. Runoff Against Karen Bass

Progressive Nithya Raman Advances to L.A. Runoff Against Karen Bass

Progressive Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has advanced to the November runoff election against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, after a surge in mail-in ballot counts showed her overtaking former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt. According to Democracy Now!

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Nithya Raman Secures Second in L.A. Mayoral Race

Nithya Raman Secures Second in L.A. Mayoral Race

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has overtaken reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the race for the second spot in the mayoral primary, according to the latest vote counts. She now advances to the November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass.

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