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Sheffield faces by-election after Southey councillor resigns unexpectedly
Residents will be returning to the ballot box only two months after the previous election
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Georgia child welfare chief accuses Ossoff of exploiting foster children for campaign
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat facing a closely watched re-election contest, has been accused by the state’s top child welfare official of exploiting vulnerable children for political gain. The row followed the release of Ossoff’s campaign advertisement, titled “Our Kids”, which highlights his role in a bipartisan investigation into Georgia’s troubled foster care system.…
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North Carolina among a dozen tight races set to decide Senate control
With just under four months until the 2026 US midterm elections, control of the Senate is on a knife-edge, as both parties express confidence about the outcome. Republicans currently hold a 53–47 majority, and the article surveys a dozen competitive races that could decide which party runs the chamber, making it a key marker of…
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Sarajevo Film Festival launches Prix Cineplexx award backing cinema theatrical releases
Voted for by the audience, the prize has a total value of 20,000 euros ($22,855) to support a marketing campaign for the winning film’s theatrical distribution.
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Sarajevo CineLink reveals co-production and drama lineups and Critics’ Week partnership
CineLink, the industry strand of the Sarajevo Film Festival, has finalized its list of projects for its Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections and has also unveiled a new award €10,000 award and partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise of 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing…
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Graham Platner loses Democratic backing after Maine rape accusation
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced a swift collapse of support on Monday after a woman publicly accused him of rape, prompting senior figures across the party to call on him to suspend his campaign. The revolt matters because Platner had recently won the Democratic primary and been embraced by both progressive and establishment…
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Iranian state media appearance by ex-Democratic campaign volunteer praising Khamenei
Fox News reports that Calla Walsh, a far-left activist with past ties to prominent Massachusetts Democrats, appeared on Iranian state media praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the “greatest anti-imperialist leader” of her lifetime. The remarks, aired by Press TV during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, matter because Walsh previously volunteered on Democratic campaigns, and…
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Duffy plays surprise London gig, her first full concert in 15 years
The “Mercy” singer performed an intimate, ballot-only London show after teasing new music last month.
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Preston Davey’s adoptive father convicted of murdering abused 13-month-old
The Daily Mail’s Crime Desk has published a promotional article marking the conviction of Jamie Varley for the murder of his 13-month-old adopted son, Preston Davey, who died in hospital in July 2023 after months of abuse. The piece serves mainly to direct readers to two exclusive follow-up stories available through the outlet’s Crime Desk…
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Ayodhya Ram temple trust replaces leaders after donation theft claims
The trust that runs the Ram temple in Ayodhya, one of India’s most important and politically charged Hindu pilgrimage sites, has overhauled its leadership following allegations that tens of millions of rupees in devotee donations were stolen. General secretary Champat Rai and another official, Anil Mishra, resigned after police lodged a complaint on 25 June,…