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Politics · 11 d ago

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French protests resume under tight security, with a march in Orléans

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More than 70,000 police and gendarmes are deployed after looting overshadowed last week's protests against the cost of living.

Politics · 11 d ago

The Justice Department tells California counties to set aside ballots it calls "likely" noncitizen

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The Justice Department wants about 20,000 ballots statewide set aside until officials prove the voters are citizens.

Politics · 11 d ago

Rubio urges Cubans seeking change to partner with the CIA

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that those who want change in Cuba should seize the moment through “a discreet partnership with the CIA”. He pointed to “failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few” on the island.

Politics · 11 d ago

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Lula and Bolsonaro focus on policy in their final debate before Brazil's run-off

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The two candidates questioned each other on the economy, infrastructure and regional development on Friday, two days before the vote. The debate was calmer than their first face-off but still had personal attacks.

Politics · 11 d ago

California votes on the world's first tax on billionaires

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Proposition 40 would apply to people worth at least US$1 billion who lived in California on Jan 1, 2026. Backers say it would raise US$100 billion to replace federal health-care cuts.

Politics · 11 d ago

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Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the Pentagon added the Chinese-funded cultural centres on university campuses to its list of institutions that threaten U.S. national security.

Politics · 12 d ago

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Up to 30,000 expected to protest the National Rally congress in Orléans

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A march against racism and fascism leaves the cathedral square at 10:30 a.m. local time, called by about 50 organizations and unions.

Politics · 12 d ago

Virginia state senator L. Louise Lucas charged in alleged marijuana scheme

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Lucas, 82, surrendered Thursday after an indictment alleging conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering and bribery. Six co-defendants are charged, including two of her daughters and a grandson.