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PoliticsJournalist İrem Delice jailed in Turkey over 'Erdoğan died' report
Journalist İrem Delice has been jailed in Turkey after a social media post by her newspaper, Aydın Denge, with the headline 'Erdoğan passed away' referred to a local woman named Gülşen Erdoğan. The Committee to Protect Journalists states Turkey's disinformation law is being used to criminalise journalism.
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Politics · United KingdomLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan's emails to be searched in Palantir legal row
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's emails and text messages will be searched as part of a legal battle with Palantir over a blocked £50 million deal for artificial intelligence technology with the Metropolitan Police. A full court hearing is scheduled for January.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Demands Canadian Firms Move to US, Cites Trade Deficit
Donald Trump declared he wants no Canadian cars, parts, or anything Canadian, urging companies to relocate to the United States. He claimed the US loses more than $60 billion a year with Canada and that his tariffs have revived the auto industry.
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Politics · United KingdomElizabeth Quigley resigns from BBC citing MS and facial pain
BBC Scotland journalist Elizabeth Quigley, wife of First Minister John Swinney, has resigned from her role on health grounds. She cited trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing facial pain, alongside her existing diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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Politics · United StatesNew Jersey Governor Signs Law Making To-Go Cocktails Permanent
Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed Senate Bill 4384 into law, permanently allowing New Jersey restaurants and bars to sell mixed cocktails for off-premises consumption. The law extends emergency COVID-19 measures and also expands sales options for craft distillers.
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Politics · European UnionRoyal Navy warship to air-defend EU meeting off Irish coast
A Royal Navy warship will provide air defence for a meeting of EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in County Wicklow. However, due to Irish constitutional law, the vessel must remain outside territorial waters. This follows a similar arrangement with a French frigate earlier this year.
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Abdul El-Sayed mocks Trump's pronunciation of his name
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked President Donald Trump's pronunciation of his name at a town hall event. El-Sayed also referenced White House aide Natalie Harp and criticized Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada.
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Ofer Winter launches right-wing party Amcha Yisrael
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter launched his new right-wing party, Amcha Yisrael, in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The slate includes Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad and others affected by the October 7 attacks. Winter stated the upcoming election is a referendum on leadership.
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PoliticsSaskatchewan NDP asks Premier Moe to remove US liquor from shelves
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has urged Premier Scott Moe to remove U.S. liquor from store shelves. The call comes amid an escalating trade dispute where the U.S. has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians limit data center projects amid public opposition
Americans' opposition to data centers is prompting politicians to limit or pause projects. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a moratorium, halting an estimated 1,800 projects. Concerns about AI's impact on jobs also contribute to public unease.
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Politics · United StatesEl-Sayed leads Rogers by up to 7 points in Michigan Senate polls
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a lead over Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, according to recent polling. One poll shows El-Sayed ahead by 7 points, while another indicates a much narrower margin.
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Meloni admits relationship with Trump proved more difficult than expected
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted that her relationship with former US President Donald Trump has been more difficult than she anticipated. She stated that despite perceived common ground on immigration and woke culture, their interactions did not unfold as expected.
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Politics · United StatesSpy schools study US election interference claims
Tradecraft classes in Italy, Canada, and Israel are reportedly using a 2021 report on manipulated US intelligence about foreign election interference as a case study. The report concluded that senior officials spun intelligence based on their stance towards Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesWatchdog alleges Scott Presler violated Pennsylvania campaign finance law
A complaint filed by Public Citizen alleges conservative activist Scott Presler and his group Early Vote Action failed to register as a Pennsylvania PAC or disclose spending during a 2025 campaign against judicial retention. The state Department of State confirmed receiving the complaint but did not comment on investigations.
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Marco Rubio mocks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet in podcast interview
Marco Rubio dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet of meat and fermented vegetables as 'crazy' during a podcast interview on 11 August 2026. Rubio, appearing with his wife Jeanette on 'The Katie Miller Podcast', joked about his preference for Pop-Tarts while criticising Kennedy’s eating habits. Outlets diverged on whether the remarks signalled a shift in Rubio’s view of Kennedy.
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Trump declines to endorse Thune for Senate GOP leader as SAVE America Act vote looms
President Donald Trump refused to endorse John Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader, citing frustration over stalled election integrity legislation. Thune plans a vote on the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo ID, as control of the Senate hinges on five states.
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Politics · United StatesHouse committee holds hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions
The House Judiciary immigration subcommittee convened a hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions. Subcommittee Chairman Tom McClintock stated that lawmakers will have an opportunity to vote on his related bill before the end of the current session.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed led protest against speakers described as 'ex-terrorists'
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, led a protest in 2007 against speakers who identified as former terrorists. The event and El-Sayed's role in the Muslim Students Association have drawn renewed attention.
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Reform UK receives £72m in donations from crypto billionaires
Reform UK has received two donations totalling £72 million from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne. The party's deputy leader stated the donations comply with current rules, while the government indicated potential retrospective capping.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats reduce climate change focus in midterm messaging
Democratic candidates are increasingly downplaying climate change in their midterm campaign messages. This shift follows years of aggressive environmental policy under the Biden administration and comes as voters express greater concern over affordability and the cost of living.
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