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Politics · 10 d ago

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UK government to give English mayors new powers and more funding

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says local leaders should no longer go "cap in hand" to Westminster. The plan, to be unveiled in Wednesday's Budget, sets aside 285 million pounds for next year.

Politics · 10 d ago

Legal expert says the Justice Department's Alaska Senate lawsuit does not hold up

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The Justice Department sued on Thursday to block Alaska from certifying its Senate result if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses. It says a second candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, is running to confuse voters.

Politics · 10 d ago

Trump casts his midterm ballot in Florida before a Georgia rally

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“Very much so,” Trump said when asked if he voted the party line.

Politics · 10 d ago

Data centres become a campaign issue in the US midterm elections

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A June University of Virginia poll found most respondents oppose a data centre near their home.

Politics · 10 d ago

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Obama attacks Trump at Ohio and Michigan rallies for Democrats

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“This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration.”

Politics · 11 d ago

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Democrats gain momentum in the fight for the US Senate

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With less than two weeks to Election Day on Nov 3, Democrats need to net four seats to win the chamber.

Politics · 11 d ago

Trump says he may move the White House press corps

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Trump called reports that he would replace the briefing room with a swimming pool “Fake News”, but said he may move reporters to “a less obnoxious location”.

Politics · 11 d ago

More than 130 arrested as French protests resume without last week's violence

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French police arrested more than 130 people and fired tear gas in Lyon, but the interior minister said there was no major incident by midday.