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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
South Korea is battling a historic heatwave, with the government mobilising drones, water trucks and public buildings to help residents cope as President Lee Jae Myung declared the crisis a “national disaster”. The extreme heat has already caused significant harm, with at least 23 people dying from heat-related illnesses this year and outdoor events, including…
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Trump-backed MAGA firebrand Andy Ogles loses congressional seat to dairy farmer in nail-biter race
Congressman Andy Ogles, a Trump-endorsed MAGA Republican, has lost his House seat in a tightly contested race to a Democratic challenger who works as a dairy farmer. The upset marks a notable setback for Trump-aligned candidates and suggests vulnerability for hardline MAGA incumbents even in seats considered safe, potentially signalling shifting political dynamics ahead of…
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Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has moved to prevent ships linked to the United States and Israel from using the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on two countries involved in the conflict with Tehran. The move matters because the narrow waterway is a vital route for global energy supplies, so restrictions could disrupt trade and increase fuel costs beyond…
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Trump comes up short with Ogles in Tennessee: 3 takeaways from Thursday’s primaries
Tennessee’s primary elections produced three notable results with implications for November’s midterm contests. – Republican Representative Andy Ogles lost his primary to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher despite President Trump’s endorsement, an uncommon defeat for a Trump-backed congressional incumbent. – Senator Marsha Blackburn won the Republican nomination for governor, while Democrat Jerri Green secured…
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Crude oil supplies at 45-year low
The article’s content was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims cannot be independently summarised. The title indicates it concerns US crude oil supplies reportedly reaching a 45-year low, apparently in the context of a war involving Iran. No supporting details, figures, sources or policy context were provided in the accessible…
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Trump-backed incumbent loses primary after super PAC bankrolled by Dems meddled in race
Republican Rep Andy Ogles of Tennessee lost his primary on Thursday to challenger Charlie Hatcher, a farmer and the state’s former agriculture commissioner, despite backing from Donald Trump. The result is notable because it came after a super PAC funded by Democratic donors poured money into the race to influence the outcome, and the article…
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GOP Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee primary
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Republican US Representative Andy Ogles in the primary for Tennessee’s reshaped 5th Congressional District. The result removes an incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and is notable as an uncommon primary defeat for a Trump-endorsed candidate. The contest was held after Republican state lawmakers redrew the district in…
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Columbia mayor wins Democratic primary for Ogles seat in Tennessee
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder has won the Democratic primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, securing his party’s nomination for the November election. The result matters because he will now contest a district that has been reshaped by redistricting and has become a potential, though difficult, target for Democrats. Molder will face former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner…
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Mamdani repeatedly sidesteps questions on reported plan to revive tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeatedly avoided answering questions on Thursday about reported plans to launch a public campaign this autumn pushing for tax increases on wealthy residents and corporations. The democratic socialist mayor would not confirm whether he intends to press ahead with the proposals before November, a stance that carries weight given…
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Trump urges Congress to pass Protect College Sports Act before recess: ‘We have to get that done’
US President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act before lawmakers go into recess, telling officials “we have to get that done”. The bipartisan bill aims to protect the structure of collegiate athletics amid growing legal and financial pressures on the US college sports system, though the…