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In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish line - The Washington Post
The Republican senator isn’t on the ballot, but he’s campaigning like it as the GOP’s nominee to join him in the chamber tries to fend off James Talarico.
Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms - NBC News
The Canary news website announces closure after ‘vicious campaign against us’
Leftwing outlet said it had faced ‘multiple attacks’ and ‘malicious lies’ which made its situation unsustainableBusiness live – latest updatesThe leftwing news site the Canary has announced that it is...
Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape
Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violentMEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed T...
Catalonia's former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules
The court upholds a decision to lift an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont linked to the independence bid he led in 2017.
Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest
Police said Shawn Oliver was arrested on suspicion of operating under influence of alcohol after a car crashThe Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts announced the suspension o...
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded
Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle?
President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.
Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.
Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services
Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHOA third person in Kenya has tested positive for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the country’s first-ever c...
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver, causing top Republicans to break ranks - Fox Business
President Donald Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions under the Graham Act sparked fierce bipartisan backlash from senators and foreign leaders.