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Politics · United StatesJuror Paula Devlin says Lindsay Clancy jury sought to create change
Juror Paula Devlin stated the panel in the Lindsay Clancy case saw the proceedings as an opportunity to create change for women and families. Legal analyst Neama Rahmani called such reasoning problematic, asserting jurors should focus solely on facts.
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Politics · United StatesPhiladelphia DA Larry Krasner Vows to Demolish White House Ballroom
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he wants to 'blow up' the White House ballroom and keep a piece as a paperweight. He made the remarks at an event commemorating slavery in Philadelphia.
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Politics · United StatesReport finds lack of recourse for groups de-banked over terror financing fears
A new report highlights a significant lack of recourse for non-profit organizations and individuals in Canada whose bank accounts are closed due to alleged ties to terrorist financing. The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group's findings point to a systemic issue of 'derisking' with limited oversight.
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Politics · United StatesLawyer predicts court challenges for new Canada duties
A lawyer who previously worked on a case that led the US Supreme Court to strike down a tariff tool favoured by Donald Trump believes new duties imposed on Canada are likely to face legal challenges. The expert cited a high probability of court action.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed criticises JD Vance's wife Usha Vance
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has faced backlash for social media posts that targeted Second Lady Usha Vance and a Trump aide. Critics accused El-Sayed of racism and sexism, while supporters defended his remarks.
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Politics · IndiaPutin questions G7 relevance at BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the Group of Seven's economic relevance at the BRICS Business Summit in New Delhi, contrasting the bloc's global economic output with that of BRICS nations. He also accused Western countries of attempting to maintain dominance by undermining competitors.
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Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after jail term
Myanmar state media reported the deportation of US businessman Adam Castillo after he spent months in jail. Supporters claim the charges against him were fabricated. The Washington Post reported Castillo had been jailed for three months.
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Politics · United StatesJD Vance Announces Suspension of 870,000 Borrowers for Suspected Fraud
Vice President JD Vance announced that approximately 870,000 borrowers suspected of pandemic-era fraud will be suspended from future federal small-business loans. These individuals are linked to an estimated $39 billion in alleged fraud, with over 80 people charged in connection with $245 million.
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Politics · United StatesHouse votes to condemn socialism with bipartisan support
The House of Representatives voted to adopt a resolution condemning socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. The measure passed largely along party lines, though eight Democrats joined Republicans in support. The resolution also included language backing President Trump’s priority voting rights legislation.
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Politics · United StatesJoe Scarborough criticises Democrats over Hasan Piker ties on Morning Joe
Joe Scarborough devoted a 30-minute segment of Morning Joe to attacking Democrats for campaigning with Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for comments about 9/11 and October 7. Right-rated outlets led on Scarborough’s language, while the centre-rated digest focused on the electoral warning.
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Politics · IndiaModi Confident of Positive BRICS Summit Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced confidence in the upcoming BRICS Summit, anticipating positive and meaningful discussions on global welfare. Leaders from member and partner nations are set to attend the event in Delhi.
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National Guard deployment in Washington extended to 2029 at $1.4bn cost
The U.S. Defense Department has extended the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029, with an estimated cost of $1.4 billion. The move, ordered by President Donald Trump in 2025, has drawn criticism from local officials and Democrats over costs and city autonomy.
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Politics · United StatesNC Democrat Shelly Headen remains on ballot after party disavowal
Shelly Headen, a North Carolina Democrat running for state legislature, remains on the ballot despite her party withdrawing support. Her social media posts, which compared President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazis and called for attacks on U.S. soil, have drawn widespread condemnation.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Rejects Trump Impeachment Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reject a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. The measure, introduced by Rep. Al Green, was related to Trump's immigration enforcement policies. The final vote was 232 against 147, with 47 members voting present.
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Politics · IndiaBelgian PM Bart De Wever visits India for trade and defence talks with Modi
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in India on 2 September 2026 for a three-day official visit, meeting PM Narendra Modi to discuss trade, defence, and technology cooperation. The trip, the first by a Belgian PM in 20 years, includes talks on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and engagements with diamond and logistics sectors in Mumbai.
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Politics · United StatesUS prosecutors investigate Democratic fundraising firm linked to Trump trial judge's daughter
The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago has spent a year investigating Authentic Campaigns Inc., a Democratic fundraising firm once co-owned by Loren Merchan, daughter of the judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. The probe centres on client communications and a $468 payment from Kamala Harris’s campaign.
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Politics · United StatesTodd Blanche says Jan 6 rioters could seek compensation through existing process
Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that individuals involved in the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot may pursue compensation through existing legal mechanisms, despite declaring the anti-weaponisation fund dead. Left-rated outlets emphasised his refusal to condemn Trump’s pardons of rioters, while centre-rated digests focused on the fund’s termination.
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Politics · United StatesBuy Canadian sentiment surges amid US tariffs
A growing "buy Canadian" movement is gaining traction across the country, driven by consumer backlash against US tariffs. Shoppers are sharing tips online and retailers are updating store labels to highlight local or tariff-affected goods.
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Politics · United StatesDoctor raises questions over Donald Trump's health and White House transparency
A cardiologist who treated Dick Cheney has questioned Donald Trump’s health in a New York Times op-ed, citing bruises, leg swelling and undisclosed medical imaging. The White House dismissed concerns as ‘cherry-picked screenshots’, while a Democratic congressman proposes an independent medical commission under the 25th Amendment.
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Politics · United StatesCanada shut airspace within minutes on 9/11, ex-minister says
On September 11, 2001, Canada had only minutes to decide whether to close its airspace as hundreds of planes flew overhead. Former transportation minister David Collenette described the swift actions taken to land or divert aircraft.
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