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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brazil runoff live updates: polls set to close as Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in race for presidency

Sunday’s election is a test for incumbent Lula: can he can rally enough support to overturn Bolsonaro’s lead?

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Israeli strike on Gaza university kills three

'Over the past six days, 10 students and educators have been killed by the occupation's fire,' according to Gaza's education ministry.

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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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Bolsonaro refuses to concede as would-be Ukraine peace mediator Lula wins Brazil election

Lula had expressed the view in 2024 that Brazil should remain neutral and not interfere in Russia's war against Ukraine, but in the years that followed had been engaging in diplomacy, including effort...

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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election

Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election. Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that showed the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vučić told supporters at his party headquarters in Belgrade. Continue reading...

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U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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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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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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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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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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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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Artem Koval was critically wounded during a Russian drone strike on a crowded park in Nova Vodolaha on Oct. 19. His eight-year-old sister, Arina, died at the scene.

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University of New Mexico School of Law Assistant Professor Shaw Drake discussion federal surveillance on New Mexico's border.

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Former federal and state judges sent a letter Monday requesting the dismissal of a misconduct complaint filed last month by the U.S. Department of Justice against nearly every federal judge in Minneso...

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Ukraine adopts EU-linked law giving veterans priority in government hiring

The law fulfills Ukraine's commitments under the Ukraine Facility, an EU financial assistance program launched in 2024, and unlocks 137 million euros ($153 million) in budget funding, Prime Minister S...

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These Midterms, ICE Is Truly on the Ballot

My research is the proof.

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This Comfy, Oversized Mock Neck ‘Looks Expensive,’ But It’s Just $20 Today

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'Lula accustomed to negotiating tough bargains': Campaign promises collide with right-wing Congress

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Christopher Sabatini, Director of Chatham House's Latin America Programme. Sabatini examines how Lula's campaign reinvention, youth mobilisation, and the changing dynamics of Bolsonarismo are reshaping Brazil's political landscape. By embracing social media, mobilising younger voters, and shifting attention from his historical achievements to the economic anxieties of ordinary Brazilians, Lula managed to transform the electoral contest. As Sabatini explains, voters were no longer satisfied with hearing about the past. They wanted an answer to a more immediate question: "What are you going to do for us now?

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Lawsuit appeal resolved; IMM firm ponders converting golf course to farmlands

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Walter Koenig, Russian navigator Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 90

The actor played the ensign and starship navigator in the TV and film phenomenon.

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Elon Musk Openly He Admits He Cut Off Ukraine’s Internet Access

After much speculation about whether he or Donald Trump made the final call on Starlink, Musk is now simply owning it.

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Why job-hunting in DC is uniquely soul-crushing right now

DOGE cuts, hiring managers who ghost, and the "screening questionnaire" that takes a full day to complete.

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Utah lawmakers know prisoners can wait years for a public defender to file their appeal. They haven’t increased funding.

“I feel so much despair and hopelessness.” Utah prisoners can wait years for their appeals to be heard. Lawmakers know about the backlog — but haven’t funded the additional public defenders needed to address it.

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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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Egypt's parliament authorizes military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks

Egypt’s parliament authorized President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, with air defense systems and aircraft expected but no ground troops.

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Abdul El-Sayed Embraces Trump's Islamophobic Nickname

The Michigan Democrat told the president he isn’t bothered by his insults, especially if he ends up in Washington, D.C., next year.

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Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,360, state health department says

The Pennsylvania Health Department on Monday reported 1,360 measles cases ‌in the state, up 22 cases from its previous update.

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Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees

Microsoft is giving about 60,000 employees the option to leave with a buyout as the company pours money into AI infrastructure.

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Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90

Koenig’s passing leaves William Shatner and George Takei as the last two primary cast members of the iconic science fiction show.

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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.

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We Accidentally Formed a Kids’ Sports League in Our Backyard. It’s Gotten Out of Hand.

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How Trump's new Air Force One from Qatar compares to the outgoing presidential plane

Donald Trump's new Air Force One is a luxury jet gifted from Qatar. Here's how it compares to the old presidential plane.

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Teen girl kidnapped and stabbed after accepting ride in Baltimore, police say

Police arrested 23-year-old Abubakarr Barrie on Saturday and charged him with attempted murder, assault, kidnapping and other crimes.

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