Politics

US Politics

Trump administration seeks Supreme Court to restrict mail-in voting

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for the third time to temporarily allow the U.S. Postal Service to exert control over mail-in voting in the upcoming midterm elections, following a federal judge’s blockage of the rule.

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Americas

US Designates Notorious Ecuadorian Crime Gang as Terrorist Group

The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organisation, according to The Guardian.

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Internet & Apps

Spanish Intelligence Warned of Ceuta Mass Crossing Plans

Spanish intelligence services warned of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before tens of thousands of people entered the territory, newly released government documents show, according to BBC.

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Medicine

Stella Parton Reveals Dolly’s Private Cancer Battle, Addresses KI and Misinformation

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, revealed the country music legend kept her cancer battle private out of concern for her fans. According to a CBS News interview, Dolly didn’t want people to worry.

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Elections

Germany’s Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized AfD leader Alice Weidel in parliament, calling her party a 'destructive force' after the anti-immigration party's sweeping victory in Saxony-Anhalt. According to the BBC, Merz accused the AfD of endorsing a migration policy that amounts to 'ethnic cleansing' for skilled workers.

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Asia Pacific

Hong Kong’s First Leader, Tung Chee-hwa, Dies at 89

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the city's handover to Chinese rule, has died at the age of 89, according to local media reports.

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Elecciones

Elecciones de 2026: Demócratas podrían ganar la Cámara

Encuestas promedio sugieren que los demócratas podrían tomar el control de la Cámara en las elecciones intermedias de 2026, según NPR.

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Wahlen

Demokraten könnten 2026 im Repräsentantenhaus die Mehrheit gewinnen

Nach Meinungsumfragen könnten die Demokraten in den Wahlen 2026 die Mehrheit im US-Repräsentantenhaus gewinnen, meldet NPR.

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Elections

2026 Midterm General Election Outlook: Democrats May Take House

Polling averages suggest Democrats may take control of the House in the 2026 midterm general election, according to NPR.

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Leaders

Singapore PM to Get $1.1M Salary Raise

Singapore's prime minister will receive a $1.1 million annual salary increase, making him the highest paid world leader, according to the BBC.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Burnham-Pläne lösen Kontroversen aus: 40 Jahre Neoliberalismus im Visier

Nach der Ernennung von Premierminister Andy Burnham signalisiert Großbritannien einen Kurswechsel in Wirtschaft und Außenpolitik. Zentrale Punkte bleiben jedoch unklar.

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Leaders

Brazil Polls Suggest Tight Presidential Race Ahead of October Vote

Polls suggest a tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day, with current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead narrowing against his main rival, Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Europe

Ukraine Chief Prosecutor Resigns Over Call Centre Scandal

Ukraine's chief prosecutor, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned amid corruption allegations tied to illegal call centres, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany’s AfD

Germany's anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made historic gains in local elections on Sunday, causing concern across Europe, according to BBC.

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Europe

Thousands Attend Serbia Funeral for Convicted War Criminal Mladić

Thousands of people attended the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, despite objections from European leaders. Mladić, known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' died at 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide.

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Europe

Ballon d’Or 2026: Key Contenders and Voting Criteria

The 2026 Ballon d'Or will be awarded on October 26 in London to mark the award’s 70th anniversary. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal are among the leading contenders, with voters now prioritizing individual performances over titles.

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Europa

Austria prohíbe el uso del velo islámico para niñas menores de 14 años

La ley de Austria que prohíbe el uso del velo islámico en escuelas para niñas menores de 14 años entró en vigor con el inicio del nuevo ciclo escolar, según informó la BBC.

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Europa

Österreich: Kopftuchverbot für Mädchen unter 14 in Kraft

Österreichs Gesetz gegen islamische Kopftücher für Mädchen unter 14 ist mit Beginn des neuen Schuljahres in Kraft getreten, berichtet die BBC.

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Europe

Austria’s Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school

Austria's law banning Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 has taken effect as the new school year begins, according to the BBC.

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Baseball

Germany’s AfD Seeks Coalition After 43.8% Vote Win

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is 'very, very close' to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader said after the party won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

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Conflicts & Security

Lane Kiffin’s Latest Act: LSU, GameDay, and NCAA Reform

As Lane Kiffin begins his tenure at LSU, the “College GameDay” crew called for swift congressional action on the Protect College Sports Act, according to thebiglead.com.

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Europa

AfD feiert Erfolg in Ostdeutschland – aber keine Mehrheit

Die AfD hat laut vorläufigen Ergebnissen in Sachsen-Anhalt einen klaren Sieg erzielt und liegt deutlich vor den etablierten Parteien.

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Staatschefs

Jamaikanische Delegation übergibt Reparations-Petition Charles III.

Eine jamaikanische Delegation ist in Großbritannien eingetroffen, um eine Petition für Reparationen im Zusammenhang mit der Sklaverei an König Charles III. zu übergeben.

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Leaders

Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Jamaican delegates have arrived in the UK to hand a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, seeking to address historical injustices, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

UN Adopts New World Map: Africa’s True Scale Highlighted

The United Nations has voted to adopt a new world map that accurately represents the size of Africa, with 164 countries in favor and only the US opposing. The resolution emphasizes the impact of the Mercator projection, which has historically distorted geographic proportions.

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