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Politics · United StatesNewsom says transgender girls in sports is 'deeply unfair'
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that it is 'deeply unfair' for individuals assigned male at birth to compete against girls in sports. He acknowledged struggling to find a fair solution, aligning with a broader trend of Democrats recalibrating their approach to transgender issues amid Republican political attacks.
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Politics · IndiaIndian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate
Videos of Indian officials Randhir Jaiswal and Ajit Doval eating snacks during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi went viral. While some mocked the officials, others defended them, stating that refreshments were provided.
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Charlie Kirk statue defaced with red paint in Phoenix
A newly unveiled statue of Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was defaced with red paint. The vandalism occurred days after the statue's unveiling and coincided with the one-year anniversary of Kirk's assassination.
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PoliticsEmma Bonino mourned in Rome ahead of state funeral
Hundreds of people queued at Rome's city hall to pay their last respects to Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician and human rights campaigner who died on Friday aged 78. A European flag was placed on her casket. Italy will hold a state funeral for her on Tuesday.
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Politics · United StatesFirefighter confronts Elmo-dressed protester near Ground Zero on 9/11
A video showed a man in a firefighter's uniform confronting a pro-Palestinian demonstrator dressed as Elmo near Ground Zero on 9/11. The uniformed man shouted anti-American sentiments and told the protester to return to Palestine, also naming several US politicians.
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Politics · United StatesTrump lashes out at reporter questioning dividend plan
Donald Trump reacted aggressively to ABC News reporter Rachel Scott when she questioned his proposed $5,000 dividend plan. The exchange occurred after Trump's appearance at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. Scott had asked why voters would need the payment if his economic policies were already successful.
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PoliticsTrump travels to Ireland for golf tournament amid protests
President Donald Trump is visiting his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, for the Irish Open. His trip includes planned meetings with Irish leaders and is met with objections from lawyers and planned protests.
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PoliticsCanada ends refugee family sponsorship policy
Canada has ended a policy allowing refugees to sponsor undeclared family members for permanent residency. The seven-year exemption expired on Thursday, with affected individuals now directed to apply for humanitarian exemptions.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. criticises Democrats at Republican convention
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday night. The address, which lasted nearly 30 minutes, included criticism of the Democratic Party and the U.S. response to COVID-19.
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Politics · United StatesProtesters arrested outside RNC convention in Dallas
Two protesters were arrested outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were deployed as demonstrators marched near the venue. Organisers estimated up to 10,000 people would attend separate rallies.
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Politics · United StatesTrump supporters echo leader's criticism of Canada in Dallas
Thousands of Donald Trump supporters gathered in Dallas for a convention where many echoed his criticisms of Canada. One attendee called Canada "communist," while polling data showed a drop in favourable views among Republicans.
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Politics · United StatesNebraska Governor Pillen Accused of Employing Undocumented Workers
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen's family business, Pillen Family Farms, has allegedly employed undocumented workers for over a decade. This comes as Pillen has publicly supported stricter immigration policies and President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel moves interview with James Talarico to YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment abandons plan to bypass species protection laws
The federal government has withdrawn a proposal that would have allowed ministers to exempt certain projects from laws protecting species at risk. Environmental groups remain concerned about other potential avenues for bypassing the Species At Risk Act.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran regime close to collapse during Syria visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
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Politics · United StatesTrump administration proposed census changes to exclude non-citizens
The Trump administration proposed changes to the U.S. census that would count only citizens and permanent residents, potentially excluding millions and reshaping political representation and federal funding. The changes could also eliminate demographic questions.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel Returns to Late-Night TV, Mocks Trump
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television on Tuesday after a summer break, marking the 4,000th episode of his show. His monologue included jokes about President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, and the Reflecting Pool repairs.
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Politics · Middle EastCanada to Ban Imports From Israeli Settlements
Canada announced on Tuesday it will ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This pledge aligns with coordinated restrictions from twelve countries, including the UK, France, and Spain, aimed at goods from these settlements.
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Politics · United StatesTrump posts edited video of King Charles appearing uncaring
Donald Trump shared an edited video on Truth Social that depicted King Charles walking away from a man who fainted. The original footage shows the King attempting to help and remaining until the man was assured to be fine. The video also targeted other world leaders.
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Politics · United StatesTrump shares hockey cartoon mocking Canadian PM Mark Carney
Donald Trump shared a cartoon image of himself and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney playing hockey, with Trump telling Carney to 'Get up, governor.' The post appeared on Truth Social days before Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods are set to take effect.
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