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Why Nigeria’s one-time political giant may face extinction
Nigeria’s once-dominant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an existential crisis ahead of January’s general election, with a bitter leadership dispute now playing out in the courts threatening its very survival. The party, which governed Nigeria for 16 unbroken years after founding in 1998, has collapsed dramatically since losing power in 2015, a decline that…
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Aisha Wahab wins California’s 15th district special election
State Senator Aisha Wahab, a progressive Democrat, has won the special election in California’s 15th congressional district, defeating Melissa Hernandez, a moderate BART Board president and transit executive. The result closes out the contest to replace Eric Swalwell and is being cast as another flashpoint in the wider struggle between the Democratic Party’s establishment and…
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The Morning Poll: Should Prince William forgive Harry for his attacks on the Royal Family?
The Daily Mail’s “Morning Poll” feature invites readers to vote on whether Prince William should forgive Prince Harry for his public criticisms of the Royal Family. The poll appears alongside a wave of related coverage suggesting tensions remain high, with reports that Harry and Meghan Markle are considering a return to the UK, possibly settling…
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Fury as Nazi flags and SS armbands spotted up for grabs at ‘nostalgic’ 1940s weekend
A 1940s-themed “nostalgic” weekend has prompted anger after Nazi flags and SS armbands were reportedly seen being offered for sale. Critics said the items were inappropriate for a public event celebrating the period, particularly because they represent a regime responsible for genocide and other atrocities. The dispute highlights the tension between historical re-enactment, collecting wartime…
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Progressives notch victory in race to replace Swalwell following sexual assault scandal
Progressive candidate Aisha Wahab has won a special election in California to replace Eric Swalwell, defeating Melissa Hernandez, following a sexual assault scandal involving the Democratic congressman. The result is being framed as a win for the party’s progressive wing, coming as separate reports indicate the FBI has seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at an airport…
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L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman Says Legality of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger “Should Be Decided in Court”
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has restated her view that the legality of the proposed $111 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger should be settled in court, backing California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s antitrust lawsuit to block the deal. Her comments came the same day Mayor Karen Bass, her rival in November’s general election, called…
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Attempted murder probe in Doncaster, PA helicopter crash kills pilot, Bumble scraps women-first rule
South Yorkshire Police appeal for information after a man suffered life-threatening burns in Doncaster, while an FAA-confirmed fatal collision hit a Pennsylvania police helicopter; also: Ukraine election row, a new West Bank visitors’ centre, and Serie A and Premier League previews.
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Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell’s California House seat
Progressive state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) term in the House, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swalwell, once seen as the frontrunner in the California governor’s race, dropped out…
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Rogers courts Democrats in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers officially launched the “Democrats for Mike Rogers” coalition on Thursday, two months out from the general election. Rogers made the announcement of the coalition at an event that featured a handful of Democrats including Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett (D). “Michiganders are tired of anger and division, and I…
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Americans’ drinking remains at record low: Poll
Americans’ drinking remains at historically low levels with a survey released Thursday reporting the lowest levels of alcohol consumption among Americans in its history, dating back to 1939. A new Gallup survey found the share of Americans who consume alcohol held at 54 percent for the second consecutive year. Self-reported drinking has been falling in…