Politics
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PoliticsTrump blames Biden for price rises, data shows mixed picture
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Joe Biden's administration caused price increases across America, not his own. Official data indicates a 3.4 percent rise in consumer prices year-on-year in August, with food up 2.2 percent and gasoline prices surging.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrat Lorena Austin calls deepfake images supporting Andy Biggs '100% not me'
Images circulating on social media appeared to show Democratic state Rep. Lorena Austin supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs. Austin stated the images were deepfakes, and AI-detection systems indicated they were digitally altered. The images were shared by individuals identified as Turning Point Action managers.
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Politics · United StatesNova Scotia Premier Houston Discusses Trade War Support
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has stated his government is engaging with businesses affected by the ongoing trade war with the United States. While a $50 million contingency fund exists, it has not yet been utilized.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges five in election cases across three states
The Justice Department has filed election-related charges against five individuals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. The defendants include four noncitizens accused of voting and one U.S. citizen accused of aiding fraudulent registration.
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Politics · United StatesScott Bessent announces financial literacy competition at G20
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US-sponsored financial literacy competition at the G20 finance ministers' meeting. He presented the Trump Accounts program as a potential model for other nations, while critics argue such initiatives overlook income inequality.
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Politics · United StatesDHS denies NYT report of ICE abuses, calling it a hoax
The Department of Homeland Security has denied a New York Times report detailing alleged abusive treatment of migrants in ICE detention facilities. DHS called the report a hoax, while the Times cited ten deportees who claimed to have witnessed or experienced mistreatment.
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US tells diplomats to urge countries to boost synagogue security
The US State Department has instructed its diplomatic missions worldwide to ask host governments to increase security around synagogues and Jewish institutions. The directive comes amid a global rise in antisemitic incidents and ahead of the High Holidays.
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Politics · United StatesUsha Vance open to husband's 2028 presidential run
Usha Vance stated she has an "open mind and open heart" regarding her husband, Vice President JD Vance's, potential 2028 presidential campaign. She indicated that the couple would support any decision he makes, while emphasizing his current focus on the midterm elections.
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PoliticsCJI Surya Kant introduces 'Nyaya-nomics' at BRICS+ Legal Forum
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant introduced 'Nyaya-nomics', the economics of justice, and 'Nyay Setu', a bridge for legal traditions, at the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum. He argued that strong legal institutions drive economic growth.
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PoliticsProtected snail delays Trump's Ireland ballroom construction
Donald Trump's proposed 12,000-square-foot ballroom at his Doonbeg golf resort in Ireland faces construction delays. A resident's appeal cites omitted helicopter landing pads and potential harm to a protected snail species.
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PoliticsEdmonton Pride Festival increases police presence, prompting 2SLGBTQ+ groups to withdraw
Edmonton Pride Festival organisers increased police presence for this weekend’s parade and Trans March, citing recent attacks at Pride events in Berlin and Vancouver. Several 2SLGBTQ+ groups, including Pride Corner on Whyte and pflag Edmonton, withdrew in protest, arguing police presence endangers marginalised communities.
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Politics · United StatesChris McGowan calls for 'prudent' military action and landowner rights in Iowa speech
Republican Chris McGowan, running for Iowa's 4th Congressional District, told voters at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox on 17 August 2026 that the US should only enter wars after diplomacy fails and an 'imminent threat' is established. He also opposed eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, citing landowner rights.
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Politics · Asia-PacificSingapore criminalises AI-generated sexual images without consent from 16 August
Singapore will enforce new laws on 16 August making it a crime to create AI-generated sexual images without consent. Offenders face up to two years in prison, fines, or caning, with stricter penalties for images of minors under 14. The legislation also targets offenders who groom minors abroad.
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Politics · Middle EastBritish couple end Iran prison hunger strike after 93 days
A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 ended a three-month hunger strike protesting their 10-year prison sentences for espionage. Their family said they shifted the final days to a 'fast for good' to highlight broader prisoner rights, as UN experts had warned of serious health risks.
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Politics · United StatesDan Crenshaw mocked for telling Americans to 'eat ramen' amid cost-of-living complaints
Rep. Dan Crenshaw urged Americans to 'stop whining, get a job, eat ramen' after a college student complained a burrito cost $20. The post drew criticism from conservatives and others who said it ignored rising food prices and cost-of-living pressures.
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Politics · European UnionDonald Trump’s September Ireland visit unconfirmed, Irish premier says
Irish premier Micheál Martin said no details of a possible Donald Trump visit to Ireland next month are confirmed. Outlets report Trump may attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course from 12 September, with a Dublin stop also expected, though final plans are unclear.
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Politics · European UnionIsraeli ambassador failed to stop Kanye West concert in Portugal
Israel’s ambassador to Portugal demanded the cancellation of Kanye West’s 7 August 2026 concert, citing the rapper’s past praise for Hitler and antisemitic remarks. The show went ahead as scheduled at Algarve Stadium, with no government intervention.
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Politics · United StatesMichigan Democratic Senate primary preview focuses on Israel and AIPAC spending
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali previewed the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Morning Joe, emphasising AIPAC’s spending to back Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed’s calls to abolish ICE and end military aid to Israel. Katty Kay later said affordability, not Israel, was voters’ top concern.
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RFK Jr. clashes with CNN’s Dana Bash over pandemic response
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN’s Dana Bash traded sharp remarks during an interview about pandemic preparedness, with Bash rejecting his claim of press malpractice and correcting his assertion that she lacked scientific expertise. The exchange went viral for its confrontational tone.
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Politics · United StatesCarnegie Mellon professor faces review over social media posts
Carnegie Mellon University is reviewing social media posts by professor Uju Anya that officials say violated community standards. Following the posts, faculty members reported being doxxed, prompting increased campus security.
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