Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary, Delivering Progressives a Major Battleground Victory
It’s a narrow but major victory for the Democrats' insurgent progressive wing.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s win tees up the first true swing state test for the Bernie left
Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary — albeit by a significantly smaller margin than preelection polling suggested. He’s beaten back $30 million in AIPAC spending and endorsements from top Democrats, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who backed Stevens.
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Osun disburses palliatives to civil servants
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Over 200 sexual assault, harassment reports to Irish Rail
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Why MAGA Is Turning on Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin's toughest political challenge isn't Democrats. It's a livid MAGA base.
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BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.
Cong vs Cong in Punjab: With 'sleeper cell' warning, party puts Channi camp on notice
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Pemimpin Bersama itu jawab cadangan supaya parti itu bekerjasama dengan parti yang lebih berpengaruh untuk menang dalam pilihan raya.
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Trump is in the midst of a two-state tour intended to drum up support for his domestic agenda on crime and the economy.
Russia can launch about 100 ballistic missiles at Ukraine each month – Flash
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London cops handed victim's new address and number to her stalker, watchdog says
Met ordered to improve safeguards after two preventable data breaches
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Can the two States evolve a dynamic solution to a decades-old contention that can move beyond political rhetoric?
Deepfakes worry Indians: 1 in 2 surveyed say they watched multiple fake videos; 7 in 10 want them criminalised
According to the survey, one in two Indians said they had watched multiple fake videos in the last 12 months, while seven in 10 believe creating deepfake videos should be a criminal offence.
Map Shows SNAP Benefit Error Rates in Each State
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Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah
The Israeli army has carried out strikes in southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire violations by Hezbollah , after issuing its first forced displacement order in weeks.
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Political alliances almost always come with compromises, says Nik Nazmi
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Brazil condemns US decision to revoke ambassador’s visa
The Brazilian government condemned the revocation of the visa of its ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti , announced on Tuesday (Aug. 4).
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According to police officers, the SUV was completely mangled in the crash, trapping the occupants inside near the Bagad turn in Jhunjhunu district
German police deactivate a bomb drone that fell next to a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport
Un segundo aparato no tripulado ha impactado con una aeronave de carga que volaba en las inmediaciones del aeropuerto de Leipzig
Missed out on a university place? Finland has a solution
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Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
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Supreme Court says listening to youngsters is the ‘biggest powerful source’ to curb protest violence: ‘Forces should….'
The Supreme court observed that while maintaining law and order remains essential, the authorities should act with caution in dealing with such situations.
Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament
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UK charity regulator to investigate donations to illegal Israeli settlements
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Three Michigan races put the progressive movement's reach on display
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High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws
Justice Alex Stein’s order blocks the implementation of all transfers approved during Tuesday’s session, except for funding designated for civilian emergency expenses.
US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks
The partnerships have involved personnel exchanges in which Chinese law enforcement officials have visited the United States and FBI agents have traveled to China to work on cases together.
'It was a ticking bomb': Inside Israel's most unconfortable dialogue
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Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Tinubu’s aide faults Donald Duke on Lagos-Calabar Highway criticism
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'No ambulances, no coordination': Family alleges lapses after Air India turbulence scare
Palak Raniwala, daughter of the passenger injured on the Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi after it faced sudden loss of altitude during cruise, recounted the harrowing experience, saying that the turbulence was so severe that it caused passengers, including her father, to touch the ceiling of the aircraft.
Omowonuola Akintola wants Africa to build its geospatial future
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US congressman refuses to drop re-election bid over ex-wife’s abuse claims
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Singapore ready to roll out haze response plans as ASEAN monitoring centre raises alert level
The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre on Monday raised the alert to Level 2, the second-highest level, signalling an increasing risk of transboundary haze in the region.
Real Madrid legend implores ‘deceitful’ Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president
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Former Ukraine envoy Stefanishyna served illicit enrichment suspicion notice — AntAC
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Wounaan Indigenous people have opposed illegal rosewood logging and centuries of exploitation with wisdom and beauty
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The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here’s why that is risky.
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Meghalaya HC acquits woman in 2015 husband murder case, cites lack of proof
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Pope Leo to visit Peru in November
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Social housing resident denied gym access awarded €2,500
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Drink driving: 3,283 disqualified from driving between 2023 and 2025; 40 handed lifetime ban
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North Korean missile unit would be lawful target for Ukraine if deployed in Russia, FM Sybiha says
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