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A Serbian nationalist leader who courted MAGA just lost in a landslide

Corruption concerns helped oust Aleksandar Vucic, who pushed a Trump family project in Belgrade.

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Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

A federal grand jury indicted MonsterCloud CEO Zohar Pinhasi last month for allegedly defrauding clients of his ransomware data recovery business, which was the subject of a 2019 ProPublica investigat...

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Democrats Release 50-Page Report on Trump’s Epstein Files Cover-Up

The report alleges Donald Trump was an “active participant” in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.

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In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

Brent Taylor is the front-runner for one of Memphis’ U.S. congressional districts, recently redrawn from majority Black to majority white. As state senator, he repeatedly used his power to supersede l...

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Serbia's student movement ousts nationalist leader Aleksandar Vucic in parliamentary elections

Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed. The victory in the snap vote comes after nearly two years of anti-government protests.

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Lula's Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil

The 80-year-old incumbent will serve a fourth term in office.

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Lula wins fourth term as Brazil president after historic upset over far-right Flávio Bolsonaro

Leftist incumbent Lula says unprecedented comeback was a ‘defeat for denialism’ as Bolsonaro refuses to accept election result * Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With 100% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 4.4m votes more than Bolsonaro, with a 51.79% share to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.21%. However, soon after Brazil’s electoral authority confirmed Lula’s victory, Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled. Continue reading...

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Brazil's left-wing President Lula elected for fourth term

Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.

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Russian-friendly Vucic concedes defeat to student protest movement in Serbian election

For almost two years, student-led demonstrations in Serbia rallied against Vucic's right-wing incumbent Serbian Progressive Party. Protesting against alleged corruption in the government, the movement...

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Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election

Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75% of the vote after a chaotic day at the polls

The 81-year-old leftist President wins an unprecedented fourth term after a last-minute Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours.

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World reacts to Lula's victory in Brazilian presidential race

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.

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Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the be...

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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs.

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Anthropic's founders pledged to donate most of their stock. Their IPO tells another story.

The AI giant's new filing calls the promise a "revocable," non-binding "expression" that depends on market conditions.

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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90

Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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Audi CEO faces backlash after joining Trump at midterm campaign rally

Audi chief Gernot Doellner drew heavy criticism on Monday for appearing alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in the battleground state of Georgia, with the head ‌of Germany's top u...

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US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."

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Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval Office

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Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, winning fourth presidential term after massive turnout

The left-wing candidate won his fourth term after coming second in the first round.

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Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment

Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion...

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Lula, Brazil’s iconic working-class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

Lula’s win deprives President Donald Trump of a major addition to what has been a growing bloc of friendly right-wing Latin American governments that have embraced Washington’s agenda on security and migration.

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Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges

President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry.

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Anthropic's Claude bypassed a paywall to access Georgia voter data without authorization

Anthropic says Claude pulled Georgia data on its own.

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Serbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift

It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic, who had been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and who denounced the student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat...

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Russian political scientist Alexander Kynev launches hunger strike over inaccessible toilet in overcrowded jail cell, lawyer says — Meduza

Political scientist Alexander Kynev, who is in pretrial detention on charges of attempting to sell drugs, has gone on a hunger strike, the legal advocacy project Slovo Zashchite reported.

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The fall of El-Fasher, one year on

In tonight's edition, 15 military officials are sanctioned by the UK over the brutality and abuse of civilians during the fall of El Fasher. Also, ⁠Algeria's set to send in army units to ‌Niger ⁠to ‌protect energy ⁠and economic interests there. And days after a foreigner was beaten to death on the streets of Durban, the stalled asylum process has left many migrants living in fear.

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Serbia’s elections: 'Tracking fraud for sure had an impact on the results'

On October 25, Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary ⁠elections, defeating outgoing President Aleksandar Vucic's party. Supporters of the student list explained to FRANCE 24 how they mounted a massive mobilisation to fight electoral fraud and monitor the electoral process inside and outside the polling stations.

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Sundance is moving to Colorado. Here is what’s staying in Utah.

The Sundance Institute's lab programs, which have been going since Robert Redford founded the arts nonprofit in 1981, will remain in Utah even as the film festival leaves for Colorado.

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Frontex set for new powers to deport beyond EU borders in latest overhaul

Brussels also wants the agency to be ready to respond to border crises within 24 hours, drawing lessons from Ceuta.

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Radio Host Slams Trump For Thirsting Over Nicki Minaj’s Butt At Rally: 'Just Didn’t Feel Right’

Charlamagne tha God argued that Trump reduced the rapper to a mere body part.

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My Family Violated the Most Important Vacation Rental Rule. They Ruined the Trip.

It's not right.

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Breaking: Earthquake reported by residents around Adelaide

Residents around Adelaide have reported feeling an earthquake this morning, with one saying he heard a rumble when his potplants started shaking.

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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury.

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The Election Decided by People Who Stayed Home | The Tyee

NDP votes fell by almost 30 per cent from 2024, but Conservatives lost votes too.

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‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections | Alaska Beacon

Both Democratic and Republican candidates during the heated midterm election cycle have had to navigate deep voter resentment of data centers that will power artificial intelligence.

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Ballon d’Or 2026: updates from London as Lamine Yamal wins men’s young talent award – live

⚽️ Ballon d’Or updates from 8.45pm GMT/4.45pm ET ⚽️ Ceremony returns to England in nod to Stanley Matthews ⚽️ Women’s power rankings: will a new winner be crowned? ⚽️ Send your thoughts to Daniel via email Talking of UK winners, it’s absolutely insane to think that, in 1968, three winners – Denis Law, Bobby Charlton and George Best – played in the same Manchester United team. Now, though, despite the money in the Premier League and with the exception of Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes, the best attackers are found in La Liga and Ligue 1. That looks likely to change only in the next generation and only if English clubs develop their own elite talent DAZN have just interviewed Michael Owen, since the sad death of Kevin Keegan the only surviving British winner. If I’m honest, he did pretty well to get that, which isn’t to decry his efforts – in Rome and Cardiff especially – but the best player in the world? Not for me, Clive. Continue reading...

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American Samoa delegate candidate Samana Semo Ve’ave’a dies at 77

Samana Semo Ve’ave’a, a candidate for American Samoa’s seat in the United States House of Representatives, died suddenly on October 19, 2026, 15 days before the November 3 election. He was 77. Ve’ave’a, a retired US Army sergeant major, served as director of the Department of Homeland Security during the Lemanu–La’apui administration and as director...

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James Comey Charged Again: Indictment Claims He Mishandled National Defense Info

Comey was last charged in April for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump’s life in a social media post.

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James Comey charged again by the DOJ

He is charged with two counts related to the unauthorized transmission of national defense information.

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Bessent dines at Cheesecake Factory, slams Obama over Trump joke

Cheesecake Factory has emerged as a campaign talking point before next week's election, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dining there Monday.

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‘Every Day, Humankind Saws Another Branch Off the Tree of Life’ | The Tyee

As countries meet to rescue a global nature agreement, scientists warn of a ‘dramatic weakening’ of Canada’s biodiversity protections.

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Can lawsuits hold governments accountable for climate change? | The Narwhal

A landmark trial in Canada is part of a growing global wave of climate litigation testing whether governments can be held legally responsible for failing to protect people from a warming world

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Texas redistricting left these Latino voters confused, but will it impact midterm vote?

The electoral map that Texas redrew at President Donald Trump’s request left voters in Houston and southern Texas facing unfamiliar candidates.

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36 Hours in Kansas City, Mo.

Bounce between the Missouri city and its same-named Kansas neighbor for lip-smacking barbecue, live jazz, a taco trail and a spirited sports scene.

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Czech government approves first step to scrapping TV and radio licence fees in 4.36am vote, sparking protests

If changes pass, citizens will no longer pay licence fees toward Czech Television and Czech Radio, and the government will instead fund public media operations from the state budget. Opposition MPs and experts have described these far-reaching changes as a dangerous attempt to weaken public service media, threatening their independence.

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French shooting suspect denies racist motive, prosecutors say

The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., 'does not dispute the material facts,' but does contest 'the racist nature of his crimes,' the national anti-terrorism prosecutor, Olivier Christen, told a news conference.

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Annual Kansas Speaks survey shows distrust in politics but support for Gov. Laura Kelly • Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly remains the most-liked politician in Kansas, as public support crumbles for U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, President Donald Trump, the Republican and Democratic parties, and politics at la...

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Your guide to Pasadena Measure PFD: A special parcel tax to fund the fire department

Measure PFD on the ballot in Pasadena would levy an annual parcel tax of 19 cents per square foot of improved property, with exemptions for low-income homeowners. The money would go into a special fund earmarked for fire stations, apparatus, equipment and staffing.

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Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged again by Trump administration's DOJ

Former FBI Director James Comey is ‌facing a third criminal case from President Donald Trump's administration, the latest accusing him of sharing sensitive ⁠national security information, according to court documents made public on Monday.

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