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Politics · United KingdomKing Charles undertook 164 official engagements in fourth year
King Charles III carried out 164 official engagements during the fourth year of his reign, continuing his duties while undergoing cancer treatment. The period included a state visit to the United States and a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
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Politics · United StatesTrump lawyers accuse NY AG James of withholding evidence
Donald Trump's lawyers have accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of failing to comply with a court order regarding evidence preservation. They allege James's office may be withholding key evidence, including communications with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
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Politics · United StatesHouse GOP leaders fail to enforce party discipline, reports say
House Republican leaders have not enforced party discipline as strictly as their Democratic counterparts, according to multiple reports. While Democrats have threatened consequences for members who vote against the party line, Republicans have not imposed similar penalties, leading to a higher number of failed procedural votes.
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Politics · United StatesMike Johnson campaigns for Greg Cunningham in New Mexico congressional race
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Albuquerque to campaign for Republican Greg Cunningham in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. Johnson criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez, while Vasquez countered by attacking Johnson and Cunningham's platform.
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Politics · United StatesDarline Graham avoids 2020 election certification question
Senator Darline Graham declined to state whether she would have certified the 2020 election results. When asked by an MS NOW reporter, Graham said the country's election system requires significant reform. Her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, voted to certify the 2020 results.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians push back against data centers amid backlash
A growing backlash against data center projects is emerging across the US, with politicians from both major parties raising concerns about their impact on electricity grids, water supplies, and the environment. This opposition is influencing midterm election campaigns, particularly in states like Pennsylvania.
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Politics · United StatesSenate recesses for five weeks, sidelining SAVE America Act
The US Senate has recessed for five weeks, agreeing unanimously to adjourn until September 14. This decision sidelines the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, which had been a key demand from former President Trump.
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Politics · United StatesEducation Dept. AI Image Sparks Epstein Confusion
The US Department of Education posted an AI-generated image on X showing Donald Trump in a race car with other officials. The image quickly drew comparisons to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to widespread online discussion and confusion.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed calls himself African and Arab after heckler calls him Arab in Michigan
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said 'I am African, I’m Arab' at a campaign event after a heckler shouted that he was Arab and 'don’t care about Black folks'. The exchange was reported only by right-rated outlets, with no coverage from left or centre.
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Politics · United StatesUS military enlistment rises, driven by pay and benefits, Pentagon data shows
Pentagon data and interviews with nearly 40 recruits show that steady pay, education benefits, and job training are the primary reasons young Americans are enlisting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has framed the increase as a vote of confidence in the administration, but recruits say their decisions are career-driven, not political.
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Politics · Asia-PacificThai PM suspends gun permits after 14-year-old kills seven in school shooting
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed suspending new firearm permits after a teenager shot seven people at his home and school. Traders in Bangkok’s gun district argue the move will drive legal buyers underground, while Thailand’s civilian gun ownership remains among Asia’s highest.
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Politics · United StatesTrump DOJ drops appeal, ending 92-year tax and registration on silencers and short-barrel firearms
A federal court ruling struck down the $200 tax and registration requirements for silencers and short-barrel firearms under the 1934 National Firearms Act. The Trump administration did not appeal, allowing the change to take effect. Gun-rights groups celebrated; prevention groups warned of increased danger.
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EEOC denies halting federal class discrimination cases after lawsuit
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission denies issuing an order to halt all federal-sector class discrimination complaints, calling a judge's decision to pause a sexual harassment case an error. A lawsuit claims the suspension is part of a wider effort to stall such cases.
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PoliticsMigrant workers evacuated as wildfire disrupts B.C. farm labour
About 50 migrant workers were displaced when the Bald Range fire forced evacuations near Summerland, British Columbia. Immigration officials say affected workers can apply for permit extensions, but advocates say most have not yet worked enough hours to qualify for employment insurance.
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Politics · United StatesRashida Tlaib campaigns in Florida against two Jewish House Democrats
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is campaigning in Fort Lauderdale for three progressive candidates, including two socialists running to unseat Jewish House Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Republican Rep. Randy Fine called the targeting of Jewish Democrats 'no coincidence'. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesDNC 2024 autopsy missing chapter criticises Democratic consultants as out of touch
The New York Times published a chapter omitted from the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy, which accuses Democratic consultants of being 'self-enriching' and disconnected from ordinary voters. DNC Chair Ken Martin denied receiving the chapter, while strategist Paul Rivera claimed he delivered it in a binder.
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Politics · AfricaSouth African court hears challenge to land expropriation law
A legal challenge to South Africa’s Expropriation Act began on 29 July 2026, with opponents arguing the law allows uncompensated land seizures. The government says it corrects historical dispossession. The case has drawn criticism from the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
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Politics · United StatesHallie Shoffner shifts stance on ICE funding amid Senate race attacks
Hallie Shoffner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Arkansas, has changed her public stance on defunding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Initially stating she would not allocate further funds to the agency, she has since clarified her position to favour reform, following attacks from incumbent Senator Tom Cotton.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz predicts $200 million Texas Senate race
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has predicted that the race for the Texas Senate seat will cost $200 million. The contest features Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and is considered key to Senate control.
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PoliticsNew Brunswick announces $2.2 million for environmental projects
New Brunswick is distributing over $2.2 million to 45 community environmental projects. The funding aims to support initiatives in environmental protection, awareness, waste management, climate change, and sustainable communities.
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