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Can fish hook voters in India’s West Bengal elections?
In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
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Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block redistricting map
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged”, as a county judge moved to block the…
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France takes climate off the agenda at G7 environment talks to avoid US clash
A meeting of the G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday, but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a dispute with the United States, France’s Ecology Minister Monique…
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UN chief candidates vow reforms to restore trust, revive global role
Candidates for the top job at the United Nations pledged on Wednesday to pursue reforms to revive the body, while reaffirming its core role in peacemaking and development. Four contenders aim to succeed Antonio…
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South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
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Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
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UK, France agree on three-year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings
Britain and France agreed to a three-year plan to curb irregular Channel crossings, a French interior ministry roadmap showed on Wednesday. France will boost coastal policing by over 50 percent to 1,400…
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Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
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Sheinbaum weighs sanctions on Chihuahua state after CIA agents died after drug lab raid in Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she's considering possible sanctions against the government of Chihuahua — a state bordering Texas — for allowing CIA agents to participate in…
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Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead
Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.
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Eye on Africa - Trial opens after Nigeria charges six over 2025 coup plot
In tonight's edition: In Nigeria, six men are charged with planning an attack on the presidential villa. Also, a new investigation suggests foreign fighters, including Colombians, have been backing one…
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