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Hinson voices unease over Russian diesel imports as Iowa fuel costs climb
US Senate candidate Ashley Hinson said she was “nervous” about temporary US sanctions relief for Russian diesel imports agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Her comments highlight the political difficulty for Republicans as high fuel costs become an issue in Iowa’s closely contested Senate race. The deal allows Russian diesel imports into the US…
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UK minister signals scrutiny of Sky’s proposed ITV takeover over plurality concerns
Culture minister Lisa Nandy has signalled she is minded to intervene in Sky’s proposed takeover of ITV, citing concerns about media plurality, especially in news. Her scrutiny could lead to regulators examining whether the deal would affect the range of views and people controlling news media across the UK. Comcast-owned Sky agreed in July to…
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Mexico orders online platforms to shield children from harmful content
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed a decree requiring digital platforms to protect children from harmful content, with 30 calendar days to put measures in place. The rules matter because they impose a national duty on platforms that host or share user content, using a presidential decree rather than new legislation. Platforms must block minors’…
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Georgia voters set early-voting record as midterm elections heat up
More than 180,000 Georgians voted on the first day of early voting, setting a record for a midterm election and exceeding the 2022 opening-day total by over 55,000. The turnout comes as campaigning intensifies ahead of the 3 November general election, including a contentious Senate race. Early voting runs through 30 October. At their final…
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Airport fee ‘rip-offs’ to be reviewed after ministers raise price changes
Ministers are to review drop-off charges at UK airports after research found fees have risen sharply, prompting complaints that they are unfair and make travel less accessible. The review is intended to examine how charges affect passengers and whether airports treat them fairly. The RAC found that 16 of 20 airports it assessed had raised…
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Healey hints there could be more Budget help with ‘punishing’ energy bills – if you’re on benefits – as he warns Britons he is preparing a ‘tough’ economic plan
Chancellor John Healey has suggested the Budget may offer some relief from high energy bills for households and businesses, but said support would be temporary and carefully targeted. His remarks indicate that help may focus on people on the lowest incomes, as he prepares the public for a difficult economic plan. Energy bills rose by…
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Transport department to review rising airport drop-off charges across the UK
The Department for Transport has agreed to review airport drop-off charges after widespread increases prompted complaints that they make travel less accessible. The review matters because drivers can pay substantial sums for a brief stop, while airports say the charges help manage congestion and pollution. An RAC study found that 16 of 20 UK airports…
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Why corporate America needs one playbook for a divided Washington after November
The article argues that companies should prepare for a divided Washington after the midterm elections by coordinating their communications and government affairs teams. A Democratic gain in Congress would not mean that President Donald Trump has lost control of federal agencies or executive powers, and companies risk misreading public opinion if they treat election results…
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Obama warns social media fuels polarisation but says extremism can be resisted
Barack Obama told a Glasgow audience that social media platforms increasingly promote anger and fear, contributing to political polarisation and the risk of extremism. He argued that this drift is not inevitable, but said societies need ways to protect free speech while holding platforms accountable and helping people establish basic facts. Speaking at the OVO…
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Nigel Farage predicts ‘strikes, riots, protests’ in the UK if Reform wins power
Nigel Farage said a Reform UK government would face strikes, protests, riots, abuse and physical threats if it tried to enact change. He made the prediction on a US podcast, amid controversy over the party’s recent hardline proposals on migration and public spending. Reform has proposed suspending asylum for five years, mass deportations and £100bn…