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US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations
US Senate nominee Platner has halted his campaign after a sexual assault allegation prompted a string of high‑profile Democrats to…
US Carries Out Second Day of Strikes on Iran
The United States carried out a second day of strikes on Iran following President Donald Trump’s announcement that an interim…
US Uncertain About Deploying Troops for NATO Ally Attack
Jim Townsend says he is unsure whether the United States would send troops if a NATO ally were attacked, highlighting…
Russia bans diesel exports amid refinery attacks and fuel shortages
Russia announced a ban on diesel exports to support its domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil…
Graham Platner to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race
Democratic candidate Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault claim was…
Democrats Face Midterms Danger After Maine Senate Setback
The recent collapse of the Maine Senate race is creating a clear midterms danger for Democrats, putting their chances of…
Al Carns Rules Out Leadership Bid, Backs Burnham
Al Carns has ruled out any leadership challenge, signalling his support for Burnham as the party moves forward. The decision…
Democrats Trouble in Maine Signals Bigger Problem
The New York Times argues that the Democrats can’t continue as they are, noting that the trouble in Maine extends…
Chris Sutton’s World Cup Predictions
Chris Sutton, a football expert at BBC Sport, has made his predictions for the World Cup quarter-final ties. The quarter-finals…
Nigel Farage Resigns as MP Amid Donation Probe
Nigel Farage has resigned as MP, citing intense scrutiny over undeclared donations before the 2024 elections, and has announced he…