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Politics · Latin AmericaMichelle Bachelet withdraws UN Secretary General bid
Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the UN Secretary General position. She announced the decision in a video on social media, stating she does not regret the challenge, following informal UN Security Council voting.
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PoliticsTrump proposes renaming artificial intelligence
Donald Trump has suggested renaming artificial intelligence, stating the current term is inaccurate and ineloquent. He launched a poll on his social media platform, offering 'Superior Intelligence,' 'Extreme Intelligence,' and 'Supreme Intelligence' as alternatives.
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Narges Mohammadi: Iranians suffer from war and repression
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has stated that Iranians are suffering due to economic hardship and internal repression. She said the people are paying the price for ongoing wars and U.S. sanctions, with some reports indicating this suffering has lasted for seven months and others for 1 1/2 years.
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Politics · Middle EastMarat Kambolov elected president of South Ossetia
Marat Kambolov, a former Russian federal official, has been elected president of South Ossetia, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia. Moscow welcomed the election results, viewing them as a sign of the region's desire for closer ties with Russia.
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Politics · United StatesMelania Trump faces backlash over state dinner video
Melania Trump shared a video of preparations for an upcoming White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping. The post drew criticism on social media, with some users calling the display out of touch with Americans struggling with rising costs.
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Politics · United KingdomMichael Marra becomes Scottish Labour leader
Michael Marra has been named the new leader of Scottish Labour, succeeding Anas Sarwar. He defeated Joe Fagan in the leadership contest. Scottish Labour currently holds 17 seats in the Holyrood parliament.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Super PAC Comments Prompt FEC Complaint
Donald Trump's assertion that he controls the $400 million MAGA Inc. super PAC has led to a Federal Election Commission complaint. The Campaign Legal Center argues this arrangement may violate federal law, which prohibits officeholders from directing such political organizations.
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Politics · European UnionGabriel Attal proposes 'United States of Europe'
French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal has proposed the creation of a 'United States of Europe'. He stated that the current 27-member EU has reached its limits and advocated for a two-speed model and joint European debt.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz praises Trump's 'instinctual genius' for 'Lyin' Ted' nickname
Senator Ted Cruz has praised Donald Trump's "instinctual genius" for the "Lyin' Ted" nickname used during the 2016 presidential campaign. Cruz discussed the insult on the "Pod Force One" podcast, calling it a politically effective tactic that targeted his perceived strength.
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Politics · European UnionCDU proposes 21-25 cent fuel price relief
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
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Politics · RussiaRussia holds parliamentary elections amid Ukraine war
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election, the first since the start of the war in Ukraine. Polling stations opened in the Far East, with President Vladimir Putin's party widely expected to win the 450 seats in the State Duma. Voting is also taking place in occupied Ukrainian territories.
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PoliticsGlobal gender gap closed by 69.2%, parity 120 years away
The global gender gap has closed by 69.2%, according to the World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Gender Gap Report. However, at the current rate of progress, full gender parity is estimated to be 120 years away, with political empowerment remaining the furthest from parity.
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PoliticsNetherlands Slips to 46th in Global Gender Gap Index
The Netherlands has fallen to 46th place out of 145 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index. This marks a continued decline, with the country dropping three places from last year and 15 places the year before.
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Politics · United StatesFBI agent recommended criminal probe into Elon Musk, email shows
An FBI agent recommended opening a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and officials at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to a declassified email. The agent cited Musk's statements about non-compliance with a 'Five Things' directive and his ownership of X.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration to Install Warning Signs at History Museum
The Trump administration plans to erect signs outside the National Museum of American History. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is overseeing the initiative, which aims to warn visitors about perceived ideological bias within the museum's presentations.
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Politics · RussiaPutin to address nation on eve of parliamentary elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
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Politics · United StatesTrump alleges 'Democrat Plot' in assassination attempt
Donald Trump alleged the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, was a 'Democratic Plot' to remove him from the election. The FBI has found no connections between the suspect and others, and Trump offered no evidence for his claim.
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Politics · United StatesFBI has new information on Trump assassination attempt attacker
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
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PoliticsKennedy Center Board Votes to Close Venue
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
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Politics · United StatesDonald Trump says he uses AI but will not say how
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
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