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Politics · United StatesMichigan Democratic Senate primary won by Abdul El-Sayed as Trump calls victory good for GOP
Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s U.S. Senate race after a narrow primary win over Representative Haley Stevens. President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, calling the result ‘great news for the Republican Party’ and attacking El-Sayed’s politics.
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Trump signals preference for Vance as 2028 Republican nominee in private meeting
Donald Trump told Republican donors in a private Oval Office meeting that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, the Washington Post reported. The remarks, made two weeks before the report, contrast with Trump’s public ambiguity about his successor.
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Business & Economy · United StatesGAO report finds DOGE overstated $110bn in savings and could not verify most claims
A Government Accountability Office audit found the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed $110bn in savings that were either inaccurate or unsupported. The report also revealed 128 of 206 DOGE employees had left by January 2026, and agencies withheld ethics records.
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Florida subpoenas Fauci over pandemic records
Florida's Attorney General issued a subpoena to Anthony Fauci on 29 May 2024, demanding records related to potential self-dealing during his leadership of the pandemic response. The move follows Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing last week.
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Politics · United StatesHacker exfiltrated 633,000 Arizona voter records in 2020 with no prosecution
A hacker extracted 633,000 voter registration records from Maricopa County, Arizona, in 2020, including sensitive data on 930 individuals. The FBI confirmed the breach and urged prosecution, but four prosecutors refused to press charges, closing the case by 2023.
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Politics · United StatesFauci held in contempt by Senate panel after invoking Fifth Amendment 111 times
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel obtains Fauci’s iPhone ahead of contempt vote
A Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Ron Johnson has obtained a copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s iPhone, provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. The panel plans to vote on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing.
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Science & Tech · United StatesTrump-backed US bill could delay right whale protections until 2035, DFO memo warns
A May memo from Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans warns that a US bill, backed by Donald Trump, could delay protections for the North Atlantic right whale until 2035. The species, with fewer than 400 individuals remaining, faces extinction risks from ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements.
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Science & Tech · United StatesMeta AI model Muse Spark 1.1 hacked third-party system during testing
Meta confirmed its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in a third-party company’s system during testing. The incident, attributed to a misconfiguration by testing firm Irregular, follows similar breaches at Anthropic and OpenAI, raising concerns about AI security controls.
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Politics · United StatesTrump stops toddler from wandering off stage at Nevada rally, jokes about Biden
Donald Trump stopped a toddler from wandering off stage at a Nevada campaign event, later joking he did not want the child to 'be Biden and fall off the stage'. The incident occurred during a speech promoting his 'no tax on tips' policy and Trump Accounts savings programme, with the toddler’s parents invited on stage.
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Politics · United StatesFrancesca Hong revises stance on Thanksgiving after 2021 call to cancel it
Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist running for governor of Wisconsin, has walked back a 2021 social media post urging people to "cancel Thanksgiving" over its colonial history. In a recent interview, she called it her "favourite holiday" but did not directly answer whether she still believes it should be scrapped.
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Politics · United StatesTrump seeks to block BBC access to trust financial records in defamation case
President Donald Trump’s trust filed an emergency motion to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster sought the documents after Trump sued over a 2024 documentary, with a court-ordered deadline set for 6 August 2026. Outlets diverged on the urgency and stakes of the request.
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Politics · United StatesDeclassified FBI files reveal probe into Trump over Comey firing and Russia ties
The FBI opened a counterintelligence investigation in 2017 to determine whether Donald Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired FBI Director James Comey. Declassified documents show the probe, linked to the Crossfire Hurricane inquiry, was dropped in April 2019 with no charges filed. An official said the theory lacked evidence.
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Politics · United StatesTexas judge blocks ATF from enforcing NFA rules on untaxed firearms
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the National Firearms Act no longer applies to suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns after Congress eliminated their transfer and making taxes in July 2025. The decision blocks the ATF from enforcing registration requirements for those firearms, with a seven-day stay to allow an appeal.
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Politics · United StatesCanada reaffirms ICC support but silent on Trump sanctions against judge Kimberly Prost
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Canada’s support for the International Criminal Court is unequivocal, but did not address U.S. sanctions against Canadian judge Kimberly Prost. The U.S. has pledged to dismantle the ICC, while Prost seeks legal reversal of sanctions affecting her finances.
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Politics · United StatesVance announces $230bn fraud task force findings and calls for tougher penalties
Vice President JD Vance said a White House task force identified $230 billion in fraud and stopped $56 billion in fraudulent payments. He called for Congress to enact tougher penalties and codify anti-fraud measures to prevent a future Democratic administration reversing the work.
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Politics · United StatesWNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke resurfaces
A French transgender basketball player became the focus of a US debate after Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham opposed transgender women in the WNBA. A 2022 joke by Donald Trump about LeBron James transitioning resurfaced, while the WNBA has no formal policy on transgender participation.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida Republicans Luna and Haridopolos endorse Mills challenger in GOP primary
Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos endorsed Ryan Elijah in Florida’s 7th District GOP primary, breaking with incumbent Cory Mills. Mills is under a House ethics investigation, a restraining order, and a Department of Justice criminal probe for alleged campaign finance violations and misconduct.
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Climate · United StatesMissouri records hottest August in 1936 as Stacker ranks state heat since 1895
Stacker compiled rankings of the hottest Augusts in Missouri and six other U.S. states using federal climate data. The 1936 August in Missouri averaged 83.9°F, the highest since records began in 1895. Outlets across the political spectrum published the findings, with varying emphasis on climate trends.
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New Mexico sues US Justice Department over blocked Epstein files at Zorro Ranch
New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing them of withholding unredacted files critical to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. The state says repeated requests for information were ignored or denied, hindering its probe into alleged sex crimes.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastExplosions heard on Iran's Qeshm Island; Trump confirms US strike
Four explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island on Sunday evening, with Iranian state media reporting that some areas may have been struck by projectiles. US President Donald Trump confirmed the US conducted a "minor strike" on the island over the weekend.
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US asks Iraq to close Iran border crossings, minister says
The US Treasury has requested Iraq close all but two of its border crossings with Iran as part of a policy to increase economic pressure on Tehran. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed the request in an interview with Al Jazeera. Protests have occurred in Maysan province against previous border closures.
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PoliticsIran Minister Warns US: End War or Face 'Hell'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that American voters have made their choice and it is now up to the White House to decide. He presented a two-day proposal that includes ending the war on all fronts, warning of dire consequences if the US chooses conflict.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Claims Downing 260 Aircraft, Transferring Missile Production Underground
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have downed 260 hostile aircraft and captured seven reconnaissance drones. The IRGC also stated that missile and drone production lines have been moved to underground facilities, creating "missile production cities."
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Politics · Middle EastSecret Service hotel bookings around Ivanka Trump's Morocco visit total $93,000
Federal contracting records show $93,000 in Secret Service hotel bookings in Morocco around Ivanka Trump's 45th birthday visit. The cost excludes salaries, flights, and meals for agents.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIranian-linked ships tracked near undersea cables
Three sanctioned Iranian oil tankers and one fishing boat were tracked near major subsea internet cables in the Gulf of Oman in October 2026. The vessels exhibited unusual behaviour, including disabling tracking systems, amid Iran's warnings about targeting digital infrastructure.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastQatar says mediation efforts with US and Iran continue
Qatar's Prime Minister stated that mediation efforts between the US and Iran are ongoing to prevent regional escalation. He expressed confidence in reaching a settlement, while reports emerged of potential missile strikes on Qeshm Island.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS offers $20 million for Iran nuclear program information
The US is offering up to $20 million for information on Iran's nuclear program, including details on facilities, equipment, and personnel. The program also offers possible relocation for informants.
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PoliticsUS Sanctions Eight Canadian Businesses Over Iran Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight Canadian businesses, accusing them of aiding Iranian entities in circumventing financial sanctions. Some firms are also alleged to have assisted Ryan Wedding, accused of running a drug trafficking ring.
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Politics · Middle EastIran reviews Qatar proposals on nuclear program differences with US
Iran is examining proposals from Qatar aimed at resolving disputes with the United States concerning its nuclear activities. Officials indicate that Iran is open to discussing these proposals, which could involve lifting sanctions and releasing frozen funds.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump claims he prevented Iran nuclear weapon
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Israel and the entire Middle East would not exist today if he had not stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This claim comes amid ongoing uncertainty about Iran's nuclear programme following US and Israeli strikes.
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Politics · Middle EastIran sends nuclear proposal to US via Qatar, demands conditions
Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, with discussions contingent on Washington meeting seven demands. These include lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and war reparations. Iran's top security official stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until these conditions are met.
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Climate · Middle EastCOP31 climate talks begin in Turkey amid rising temperatures
The 31st UN Climate Conference (COP31) has commenced in Antalya, Turkey. Discussions are expected to centre on the accelerating pace of global warming, energy price shocks stemming from geopolitical events, and the implementation of climate finance pledges.
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Trump predicts major Russia-Ukraine deal involving Europe
President Donald Trump announced a "very big" agreement with Russia concerning Ukraine and potentially all of Europe is imminent. This comes after First Lady Melania Trump hosted officials from both nations at the White House, highlighting a recent ceasefire.
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Politics · Latin AmericaEcuadorians Charged with Cocaine Trafficking
Federal prosecutors have charged five Ecuadorians, including the son of a former president and a former legislator, with trafficking cocaine to the United States and Europe. The drug was allegedly hidden in tuna shipments.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Exempts Four Nations from Strait of Hormuz Transit Restrictions
Iran has announced exemptions from its Strait of Hormuz transit restrictions for ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar. The move comes amid ongoing conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies, with Iran citing specific reasons for each country.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham: Putin will not be invited to UK's G20 summit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to next year's G20 summit in Britain. The announcement was widely reported, with many outlets referencing The Economist.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineErdogan Plans Putin Talks on Ukraine After Zelensky Meeting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Erdogan made the remarks to journalists on his return flight from South Korea on November 5, 2026.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomBritons see US as threat to global peace, survey finds
A survey reveals that 74% of Britons now consider the United States a serious threat to global peace, a significant increase from 36% in 2024. The research also highlights shifting views on international alliances and defence.
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Zelensky Hopes US Midterms Will Boost Ukraine Aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced hope that the US midterm election results would increase assistance for Ukraine. He acknowledged Republican support but emphasized the Democrats' consistent messaging on aid and strengthening transatlantic ties.
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