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Politics · United StatesMichele Tafoya wins Minnesota Republican Senate nomination after contested primary
Michele Tafoya secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on 11 August 2026, overcoming the party-endorsed Adam Schwarze. No Republican has won a Senate seat in the state since 2002. Her campaign focuses on fraud prevention, law enforcement support, and tax cuts.
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Politics · United StatesObama jokes about Trump’s Oval Office gold sign in HBO comedy sketch
Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s decision to add a gold sign outside the Oval Office during a comedy sketch with Larry David. The joke, filmed on a replica set, drew attention to broader White House renovations that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted.
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Science & Tech · United StatesAndy Green breaks hydrogen-powered land speed record at 406 mph in Utah
Andy Green, the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, set a new land speed record of 406.320 mph in a hydrogen-powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The JCB Hydromax, using modified construction engines, surpassed the previous hydrogen record by over 200 mph.
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Media · United StatesJudge orders Kennedy Center to pay Chuck Redd $252,000 in legal fees
A judge ordered the Kennedy Center to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd $252,000 in legal fees after dismissing its lawsuit against him. Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Donald Trump’s name being added to the venue’s façade, a move later ruled illegal.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos resurface ahead of Michigan Senate race
More than 100 of Abdul El-Sayed’s YouTube videos were removed or made private before his 2026 Senate campaign. CNN reported that some criticised Fourth of July fireworks, the Second Amendment and American football, prompting backlash from Republican opponents and scrutiny from Democrats.
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Politics · United StatesOcasio-Cortez declines to endorse Hong in Wisconsin governor race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, instead advising voters to judge candidates on their present stances. Hong’s past comments on policing and Thanksgiving have drawn criticism, while right-rated outlets highlighted the lack of endorsements from Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders.
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Politics · United StatesHunter Biden’s media tour sparks speculation about political future
Hunter Biden has given multiple high-profile interviews, including a two-hour conversation with Tucker Carlson, discussing his past struggles, addiction recovery, and criticism of Donald Trump. Right-rated outlets emphasise the interviews’ potential political impact, while no left- or centre-rated outlets covered the story.
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Science & Tech · United StatesNvidia open-sources Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a lightweight AI model for single GPUs
Nvidia released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, an open-source AI model that runs on a single GPU. The company says it is designed for autonomous agents and can be downloaded, modified and used without charge. Reports disagree on the model’s parameter count.
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Trump does not dismiss declaring national emergency to change election rules
Donald Trump told a conservative broadcaster he would not rule out declaring a national security emergency to enforce voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules for federal elections. Legal experts say no president has the authority to change election laws unilaterally, but Trump has not dismissed the idea.
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Human Rights Watch and allies sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Four advocacy groups, including Human Rights Watch, filed a lawsuit in New York on 11 August 2026 challenging the Trump administration’s sanctions against the International Criminal Court. The plaintiffs argue the measures violate US constitutional rights and hinder prosecutions of war crimes. The administration calls the ICC a threat to US sovereignty.
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Naomi Seibt seeks US State Department funding for far-right media network
Naomi Seibt, a German far-right influencer linked to the AfD, applied for US State Department funding to launch the Freedom Alliance of the West, a media network promoting free speech and sovereignty. The State Department confirmed its programming supports European allies but did not comment on the application.
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Politics · United StatesArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs selects ex-Republican John Giles as running mate
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chose John Giles, a former Republican mayor of Mesa, as her running mate on 11 August 2026. Giles, who switched to independent in May, aims to attract conservative voters in a tight race against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Arizona will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time in January 2027.
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Connecticut Democrats choose between John Larson and younger challengers in primary
Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District primary pits 14-term incumbent John Larson against former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, who argues for generational change. Larson’s office says he is fit to serve after a 2025 seizure, but the race reflects broader Democratic debates over leadership age.
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Politics · United StatesTrump backs Infantino as UEFA and confederations call for FIFA president to go
Donald Trump publicly supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino after three football confederations accused him of deception and threatened a boycott. Infantino withdrew a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights following backlash, but UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC demand his removal ahead of the 2027 election.
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Health · United StatesTrump signs order to reduce childhood vaccines, repeats debunked autism link
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 11 August 2026 recommending U.S. children receive fewer vaccinations, while reviving debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The CDC and multiple studies involving over 5.6 million people have found no such link. No right-rated U.S. outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed disavows Hasan Piker’s 2019 remark that US ‘deserved’ 9/11 attacks
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed dismissed Hasan Piker’s 2019 claim that the US ‘deserved’ the 9/11 attacks as a ‘dumb statement’ but maintained his association with the streamer. Right-rated outlets led on the controversy, while centre-rated reports noted the disavowal without framing it as a campaign liability.
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Politics · United StatesTrump faces final popular vote in November midterms amid policy criticism
Donald Trump will contest his last popular vote in the November 2026 US midterms, with left-rated outlets emphasising his claims of electoral fraud and policy failures, while the centre focuses on economic criticism. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Media · United StatesBarack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him
Barack Obama will host a new podcast, 'A Great Book with Barack Obama', exploring six books that influenced his worldview. The series, part of a deal between Audible and Obama's media company Higher Ground, will feature discussions with guests and debut exclusively on Audible on 24 September 2026.
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Trump administration begins border infrastructure work in Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration has started building patrol roads, vehicle barriers and surveillance infrastructure in Big Bend National Park, Texas, as part of a border security project. Local residents, officials and environmental groups oppose the work, which began on 6 August, citing low illegal crossing rates and ecological damage.
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Politics · United StatesWhite House calls Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed a communist threat
The White House shared a compilation of Abdul El-Sayed’s past statements on defunding police, abolishing ICE and wealth taxes, calling his views a direct threat to America. Right-rated outlets led on the video and on a DSA spokeswoman’s refusal to say who would catch a rapist if police were abolished. No left- or centre-rated outlet carried the story.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran wants a deal but is not ready
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
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Conflict & SecurityTrump announces progress on US military base in Poland
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
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Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
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Politics · ChinaChina's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. They discussed preparing for future high-level interactions and the situation in West Asia, ahead of an anticipated meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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Politics · IndiaCanadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu Visits India for Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai from September 18-19 to advance trade talks with India. The visit focuses on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and aims to significantly increase bilateral trade.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · ChinaUS Open to AI Risk Talks With China This Weekend
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated the United States is open to discussing shared risks with China in upcoming AI talks scheduled for this weekend. The discussions aim to prevent the bifurcation of AI systems between the two countries.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomCanada applies to join UK military coalition
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), a military coalition of 10 NATO allies. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the application, which aims to diversify Canada's defence ties beyond the United States.
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Science & Tech · ChinaHuawei forecasts 900 billion AI agents by 2035
Huawei's "Intelligent World 2035" report forecasts a dramatic increase in autonomous AI agents, predicting they will account for over 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035. The report anticipates 900 billion such agents will be active globally, a figure roughly 100 times the projected human population.
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Politics · ChinaFamilies Urge Trump to Free Detainees Ahead of Xi's US Visit
As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to visit the United States, families and advocates have made public appeals for the release of detained US scholar Min Zin and Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. The pleas were made during congressional hearings in Washington.
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Politics · AfricaUS imposes visa restrictions on South Africans over discrimination claims
The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on certain South African nationals, citing race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. South Africa has rejected the US allegations, stating the measures are based on mischaracterised policies and fringe group information.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS, Israel, Arab military chiefs met in Germany on security
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
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