Politics

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills 69

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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills 69

Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train struck another from behind, killing 69 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network ahead of a national election. Three days of…

Trump’s midterm reckoning: Why the Republican Party is facing a Senate wipeout

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Trump’s midterm reckoning: Why the Republican Party is facing a Senate wipeout

A year ago, losing control of the Senate seemed rather unlikely for Republicans. Today, the fact that their Senate majority is in doubt at all is a major rebuke.

Dr Govinda KC begins 25th hunger strike in Ilam over medical education reforms

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Dr Govinda KC begins 25th hunger strike in Ilam over medical education reforms

Govinda KC Kathmandu, October 29 Medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC has begun his 25th hunger strike in Ilam, accusing the government of failing to address his demands despite an extended deadline. KC began the…

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Israelis await final election results as difficult choices lie ahead

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Israelis await final election results as difficult choices lie ahead

Israelis awaited the final election results on Thursday to confirm what appeared to be taking shape: neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies nor the array of parties seeking to oust him seemed likely to secure a majority…

Live updates: Trump, Vance zip across South to shore up GOP votes

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Live updates: Trump, Vance zip across South to shore up GOP votes

With less than a week out until Election Day, candidates attempt to leave their final mark on voters. President Trump will hold a lunchtime rally Thursday in Rock Hill, S.C., on the North Carolina border, to gin up voter enthusiasm for…

Russian forces hammer Ukrainian army’s transport infrastructure in past day — top brass

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Russian forces hammer Ukrainian army’s transport infrastructure in past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,155 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

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HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist

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HMRC puts 200 billionaires on UK tax crackdown hitlist

‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in aim to raise tax revenues Business live – latest updates The UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance managers” to more than 200…

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Tim Scott calls for DOJ investigation of Peltola campaign

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Tim Scott calls for DOJ investigation of Peltola campaign

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign over reports that the team sought to recruit “spoiler” candidates in Alaska to affect next week’s election…