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Politics · United States
Father sues school district over LGBTQ+ lessons
A Christian father has filed a federal lawsuit against the Lake Washington School District, alleging his son was subjected to LGBTQ+ lessons without the option to opt out. The suit claims violations of constitutional rights and seeks damages and attorney fees.
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Politics · United States
Newsom says Democratic Party aligned with socialists
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the Democratic Party is "pretty aligned" with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), particularly on issues like universal healthcare and climate change. He described these ideas as "mainstream" within the broader Democratic platform.
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Politics · United States
Trump to Sue Think Tank Over National Guard Crime Report
Donald Trump announced his intention to sue the Center for American Progress (CAP) after the think tank published a report stating National Guard deployments had no measurable impact on reducing violent crime. Trump called the report a 'Radical Left SCAM' and alleged it was funded by various organizations and foreign entities.
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Politics · United States
Republicans in competitive districts tell Trump to avoid campaigning with them
Republicans in competitive districts have informed Donald Trump's team that they do not want him campaigning in their races. This comes as Trump's approval ratings have reached historic lows, with some polls showing him less popular than at any other point in his career.
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Abascal asks PP for votes to try Sánchez for treason
Vox leader Santiago Abascal has called on the Popular Party to provide votes to activate Article 102 of the Spanish Constitution, which would allow Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to be tried for treason. Abascal claims Sánchez knew about the Ceuta crisis and did not prevent it, showing an alliance with Morocco.
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Politics · United States
Clintons advertise unpaid internship requiring discretion
The office of Hillary Clinton is advertising an unpaid internship requiring a "high level of professionalism and discretion." Bill Clinton's office is also seeking a paid "Special Projects Associate."
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Politics · Middle East
Brigadier general killed in Baghdad illegal housing crackdown shooting
A crackdown on illegal housing structures in Baghdad turned deadly on Thursday when Iraqi military personnel and municipal workers came under fire. A brigadier general was killed and five other people were wounded in the incident.
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Politics · United States
US lawmakers want Trump to ban aid to Chinese, Russian agencies
US lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to prohibit American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies. They warn of national security risks and potential access to advanced technology.
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Politics · Middle East
US sanctions Wellbred Capital over alleged Iran oil ties
The United States has imposed sanctions on Singapore-based Wellbred Capital and its associated firms in the UAE and Switzerland. The Treasury Department alleges the company has ties to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
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Politics · United States
Toronto Declares 'BTS Weekend' for K-Pop Group's Concerts
Toronto celebrated the K-pop group BTS by declaring a 'BTS Weekend,' lighting up the Toronto Sign purple, and temporarily renaming a section of Yonge Street 'BTS Boulevard.' The group's concerts at Rogers Stadium were sold out as part of their 'ARIRANG' world tour.
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Politics · United States
Klobuchar faces scrutiny over fraud scandal silence
Senator Amy Klobuchar is campaigning on fighting fraud in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, but her Republican opponent points to a lack of public statements from her Senate office on the state's social services fraud scandal. A review found no press releases addressing the issue between 2022 and 2025.
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Politics · United States
Arizona Secretary Fontes tells CISA: 'I don’t trust you' during election security call
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes confronted federal officials during a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency call, accusing the Trump administration of abandoning election security duties. Democratic states have sued over threatened FEMA funding cuts, while the Justice Department prepares 1,000 election monitors.
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Politics · India
Mayawati rejects creamy layer for SC, ST reservations and targets RSS remarks
Mayawati opposed applying the 'creamy layer' concept to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations on 9 August 2026, calling it contrary to constitutional objectives. She criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for politicising the issue and urged the government to defend quotas in court.
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Politics · Russia
Boris Nadezhdin leaves Russia after election ban over Ukraine war criticism
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian opposition politician and critic of the war in Ukraine, has left Russia after being barred from the 2026 parliamentary election. He confirmed his departure in a video from Paris, saying he is alive and free but not in Russia for now.
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Politics · United Kingdom
Joshua Bonehill-Paine to stand as Conservative candidate in Somerset elections
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with convictions for assault, burglary, and racially aggravated harassment, will stand as a Conservative candidate in Somerset’s local elections on 6 May 2027. Party leader Kemi Badenoch defended his selection, citing his rehabilitation and counter-extremism work.
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Politics · United States
US prosecutors drop charges against four over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage
Prosecutors in Washington dismissed misdemeanour charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision followed evidence that the damage was caused by a botched contractor installation, not vandalism.
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Politics · United States
House Republicans explore budget reconciliation for election laws
House Republicans are considering using budget reconciliation to advance key provisions of the SAVE America Act, including mandates for documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and a nationwide photo ID standard for federal elections. This procedural move would allow the legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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Politics · United States
Bahamian National Arrested for Illegal Voting and Violent Record
Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian national and lawful permanent resident of the US since 1976, has been arrested in Decatur, Georgia. Homeland Security Investigations confirmed he illegally voted in the 2020 US election and has a violent criminal record.
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Politics · United States
Most Americans Oppose AI Data Centers, NBC Poll Finds
A new NBC News poll indicates widespread public opposition to the construction of AI data centers in local communities. President Donald Trump, however, has advocated for their development, linking them to economic prosperity and lower taxes.
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Politics · United States
Japan ex-minister urges PM to protest US ICC sanctions
Former Japanese defense minister Gen Nakatani urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to protest US sanctions on the International Criminal Court and its president, Tomoko Akane. The US imposed sanctions over ICC investigations into Israeli and US personnel.
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