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Razor-tight Mississippi Senate race sparks ballot battle - could there be a recount?
Lawyers for both campaigns in Mississippi's US Senate race are preparing for a possible legal battle as the close count continues.
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‘Black English’ and ‘Asian English’ should be census options, MPs say
Exclusive: Cross-party call for ethnicity options to be broadened beyond ‘English’ being only within ‘White’ category Britons should be able to define themselves as both black and English, according to senior MPs who are calling to broaden the range of ethnicity options in the census. The cross-party push is a riposte to Reform UK politicians who have claimed that people from minority ethnic backgrounds cannot have English ethnic identity. Continue reading...
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Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Netanyahu and Zini's interference claims lack evidence, according to law enforcement officials quoted by Haaretz.
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Infantino re-election a 'foregone conclusion', says AFC official
Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA chief is "a foregone conclusion", Asian Football Confederation vice-president Hashem Haidar told AFP on Monday.
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Cop31: will Andy Burnham choose climate or cost of living? – podcast
This week the British prime minister will join world leaders in Turkey for the Cop31 summit. But he may raise some eyebrows as it looks like domestically he is prioritising the cost of living over tackling the climate crisis. The government is set to reduce electric vehicle targets from 80% to 60%, which will please car manufacturers. Meanwhile tensions are still high over the Rosebank oilfield and if it will get the go-ahead. Should Burnham prioritise the climate over the cost of living? Read Kiran’s exclusive on electric vehicles here Read Kiran’s analysis of Andy Burnham’s climate prioritie
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International
Dolores Huerta obituary
American activist and trade unionist who fought for the rights of farm workers
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Action on energy costs is my overriding aim, says Fahnbulleh
The energy secretary says reducing bills is key to maintaining public support for climate action.
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International
Spain's right holds poll lead over Sanchez's Socialists ahead of November 29 snap election
Spain's ruling Socialists have narrowed the gap but continue to trail the conservative People's Party, who would need to team up with the far-right Vox party to secure a majority of seats in parliament,…
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International
Senegal human rights group demands government action after deadly sinking
Thousands of people have died in recent years attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa.
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British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
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International
Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer
Former president’s new book Promise Me America provides an inside look at January 6, Covid-19 response and more
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International
What ‘catastrophic’ South Africa local election results mean for ANC
The country is transitioning away from the era of ANC electoral dominance towards a more fragmented political system.
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