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October 26, 2026 United States

Iowa Senate Race Among Closest in Country as Trump Looms Large

The Iowa Senate race has emerged as one of the tightest contests in the nation, with President Donald Trump playing a central role. In a televised debate Wednesday night, Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative, and Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson clashed over their ties to the president. Hinson accused Turek of criticizing Trump during the […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Michigan Senate Race: The Battleground That Could Decide Congress

The Michigan Senate race has emerged as a focal point in the fight for control of Congress, with both parties pouring resources into the state. Republican nominee Mike Rogers is facing off against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a contest that could determine the Senate majority. President Donald Trump recently rallied in Michigan, where he was […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Trump Rallies in Georgia, Obama Stumps for Democrats in Detroit as Midterms Enter Final Stretch

With just days until the midterm elections, President Trump and former President Barack Obama crisscrossed key battleground states on Saturday, underscoring the high stakes for both parties. Trump held a rally in Georgia, where he focused on turning out his base and boosting Republican candidates. Meanwhile, Obama was in Detroit, Michigan, campaigning for Democratic Senate […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Trump and Obama Hit Campaign Trail with Nine Days to Midterms

With just nine days until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama are both hitting the campaign trail, underscoring the high stakes for control of Congress. Trump, facing pressure to address rising fuel prices due to wars in Iran and Ukraine, is rallying in key battlegrounds like Michigan, where he focused […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

France Erupts: 400,000 Protest Against Macron Over Living Costs and School Funding

More than 400,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday in a massive demonstration against soaring living costs and inadequate school funding, posing a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. The protests, which drew widespread support, culminated in clashes in Paris as the march drew to a close. Police made nearly 1,000 arrests, […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Manhunt Underway After Homecoming Weekend Shooting in Tallahassee Leaves 12 Injured

A manhunt is underway after a shooting near a football stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday left at least 12 people injured, including six children, during Florida A&M University’s homecoming weekend. Authorities reported that three of the victims sustained serious injuries, and one of those individuals was in critical condition as of early Sunday. The Tallahassee […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

12 Injured, Including Six Children, in Shooting Near Florida A&M Homecoming

At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. The incident occurred on Perry Street, close to the campus, as the university celebrated its homecoming festivities. Tallahassee Police initially stated they were investigating the shooting and […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Arundhati Roy on India’s Voter Purges and the Cockroach Protests: A New Awakening

Award-winning author and activist Arundhati Roy has long been a voice of conscience in India, and she recently turned her attention to the burgeoning protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. In an interview with Amy Goodman, Roy discussed the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and its student-led movement, which has captured national attention. According […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Rubio’s India Visit: Balancing Energy, Trade, and Defense in a Shifting Indo-Pacific

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai today, kicking off a high-stakes visit that underscores the deepening but complex relationship between Washington and New Delhi. The talks, confirmed by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, are set to cover energy, trade and investment, defense, and […]

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October 26, 2026 United States

Report: 130 Million Voters Purged from India’s Electoral Rolls as Democratic Backsliding Accelerates

A new report reveals that approximately 130 million voters have been purged from India’s electoral rolls, raising alarm bells about the state of democracy in the world’s largest democracy. The purge, which critics say disproportionately targets minority and opposition-leaning voters, is part of a broader pattern of voter suppression under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]

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