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The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs. Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

The election pits the left-of-center veteran politician Lula against Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump and the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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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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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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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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The College of Magic turns ordinary kids into confident, top-hat wearing magicians

The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset.

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2 beaches in Gaza and Israel. Just 40 miles apart, but worlds away

Forty miles separate the Israeli beach of Jaffa from the beach in Gaza City, but they are worlds apart. NPR's Frank Langfitt and Anas Baba report a tale of two beaches.

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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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Drone reportedly strikes business center in Russia's Voronezh as fires break out across city

Reports mentioned numerous explosions across the city and thick smoke rising from several locations. Some residents told ASTRA that they had not heard air raid sirens despite the ongoing attack.

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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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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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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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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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After Hungary, Serbia takes its turn to show the power of the people

Anger at corruption and an unaccountable government turned Serbs decisively against their autocratic leader Aleksandar Vučić

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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

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Manufacturing descent: Canada’s industrial comeback won’t be easy

With Trump intent on knee-capping our industrial ambitions, the road back will be even tougher than it was already going to be

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Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term

Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.

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Parliament prolongs martial law and mobilisation for another 90 days

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has voted to prolong the country's wartime measures, including general mobilisation, for another 90 days.

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Why the Broadway Musical Refuses to Die

Broadway once thrived on the collision of musical traditions. Now, amid jukebox shows and Hollywood adaptations, can it recover its creative daring?

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Singer Lloyd Price says success came from ‘clean living’

Price, born in Kenner, had several hits that topped the pop and R&B charts, including "Stagger Lee" and "Mr. Personality."

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Buses out, shoppers in: London's Oxford Street goes traffic-free

Part of London's Oxford Street, Britain's busiest shopping thoroughfare, went permanently traffic-free on Monday in an effort to revitalise the area and create a new public space to boost economic growth.

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Industry executives knew for decades about microplastics

Experts say we're just beginning to understand the harm the tiny bits of plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to our bodies. Documents from the 1970s and '80s show that industry scientists have been discussing microplastics for decades.

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Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism

Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals

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The neocloud stock rout continues as Elon Musk warns of 'guppy-level death'

Shares in CoreWeave and Nebius fell further in premarket trading after Elon Musk warned about the cloud-computing sector on Sunday.

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Why Andy Cohen Thinks Gen Z Is Too Precious

The executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise on the financial habit he would “never” get into

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I Am Made of Scars: The Legacy of Ontario's Child Prisons

“Every time I feel or hear sirens, I feel like they’re coming for me.” -Daniel Brown, one of the last inmates of Ontario's "training schools"

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German climber dies on Nepal's Ama Dablam mountain

A German climber died after a fall while descending from the summit of a Himalayan peak in northeast ‌Nepal, a hiking company official said on Monday.

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Emily Osment reveals why filming with Montana Jordan made her 'uncomfortable'

Emily Osment requested an intimacy coordinator because she felt uncomfortable kissing her then-18-year-old costar Montana Jordan when she was 30.

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California’s billionaire tax faces a precarious road from rich opposition

Tech billionaires have raised more than $300m to oppose the billionaire tax proposal.

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Serbia after Vucic: Who will be PM and when will a government be formed?

Uncertainty remains over key positions after student-led movement deals a blow to longtime leader's political dominance.

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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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NFL Week 7: A divisional duel in Detroit, and Aaron Rodgers keeps winning

Plus, another win for the NFL’s comeback kings, and a Super Bowl contender finally lives up to the hype.

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India’s Biggest Share Sale Isn’t Bringing Bankers a Record Payday

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How flooding made its way into the Ottawa election

Severe flooding over the summer remains top of mind leading into the Canadian capital’s municipal election, with mayoral candidates offering their plans for prevention and response

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Pete Hegseth eyeing Senate seat as impeachment threat looms: report

Defense Secretary could seek to succeed Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee rather than wait to be forced out of the Pentagon by congressional Democrats or President Donald Trump, it is claimed

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Barlow’s Research Roundup: Rising borrowing costs a headwind for REITs until 2029, says Scotiabank analyst

Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow

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Their Buildings Are Set to Be Demolished. They Won’t Move Out.

A teardown plan in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods has sparked a pitched battle between some tenants and the New York City Housing Authority. Is this public housing’s last stand?

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Rapper Nicki Minaj endorses Donald Trump at Michigan rally

The rapper spoke at the Republican campaign in Michigan on Sunday.

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Meta looks to raise up to $95 billion from stock sales to fund its huge AI build-out

Meta is seeking more cash as it spends heavily on AI infrastructure, data centers, and computing power as it develops consumer AI products.

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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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