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Spain attacks ‘selfish’ response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Spain has criticised several EU governments for what it called a “selfish, polarising and unlawful” response after about 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave. The dispute matters because it has intensified tensions over migration policy, border security and the Schengen free-movement area. Spain says it regained control of the border…
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Kamala Harris backs major changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College ahead of possible 2028 campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed expanding the US Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College, according to Fox News, as she considers a possible presidential campaign in 2028. The positions signal an embrace of progressive reforms that she did not make part of her 2024 campaign and could shape her appeal within the…
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What’s old is new again: Trump-style conservative is back as PM of European nation
Slovenia has returned to Trump-style conservative governance under Prime Minister Janez Janša, who has formed his fourth government after ousting leftist leader Robert Golob. Janša is pursuing policies widely compared to Donald Trump’s, including reversing Golob’s stance on Israel, championing closer US ties, and pushing an anti-immigration agenda, marking a significant political shift for the…
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Brazen social media fraud schemes wreak havoc as Trump official issues stark warning for ‘fraudfluencers’
A senior investigator in the Trump administration has warned about “fraudfluencers” using social media to promote schemes that allegedly exploit public-benefit programmes and taxpayer funds. The warning matters because such content may make fraud appear accessible or legitimate, potentially encouraging wider misuse of unemployment, disability, food assistance and Social Security systems. The Department of Labor’s…
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Trump’s ‘historic’ deal to disarm Hamas faces uphill climb
President Donald Trump has announced what he called a “historic” agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to disarm, linked to an Israeli withdrawal. If implemented, it could advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and enable reconstruction and new governance, but the arrangement faces major doubts because both sides must meet…
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For sale: early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group plans to sell financial firms rapid access to selected Truth Social posts, potentially including President Donald Trump’s, before ordinary users see them. The proposal matters because Trump often announces policy on the platform and such posts can swiftly affect markets, raising concerns that paying institutions could gain an advantage over…
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In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has become a contest between Representative Haley Stevens and progressive former state health official Abdul El-Sayed, with wider disagreements within the party shaping the race. The outcome matters nationally because Democrats are defending an open seat in a battleground state and the primary is seen as a test of whether the…
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‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’
The article reports strong local enthusiasm in Manchester for Andy Burnham’s new “No 10 North” office, which supporters see as a symbol of power moving away from London. Residents interviewed believe northern communities have long been overlooked and hope the outpost will give them a stronger voice in national decision-making. A Manchester pub temporarily renamed…
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WATCH: Democrats admit when they’d eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
President Donald Trump is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to abolish the filibuster so Republicans can pass the SAVE America Act, intensifying a dispute over the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. Fox News questioned senators from both parties, with Democrats declining to support its complete removal while acknowledging that exceptions may be justified for certain types…