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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband
The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.The New York Times - 2d -
Ecuador votes in knife-edge election during wave of violence
Daniel Noboa faces Luisa González in repeat of 2023 election, with security voters’ main concernFinancial Times - 2d -
Ban on music glorifying cartels sparks violence, chaos at concert
Luis R. Conriquez and his band were forced to flee the stage after saying he had been banned by the government from singing "narcocorridos" music.CBS News - 1d -
Chinese snooker star qualifies for world championship after return from match-fixing ban
Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong has qualified for the world championship, just a few months after returning to competitive action following a 20-month ban for his role in the sport’s biggest ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Reform UK targets Labour voters ahead of local elections
Party will ‘park its tanks’ in northern red wall seats, Nigel Farage saysFinancial Times - 3h -
Three GOP states pushing to ban candy and soda from SNAP
Three GOP-led states are moving to strip unhealthy items from their food stamp programs that help low-income Americans afford groceries. Arkansas became the first state Tuesday to submit a waiver ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute
The matter will also be referred to the Department of Justice "for further enforcement action," the Department of Education said.ABC News - 3d -
France risks ‘irreversible’ harm from overspending, PM warns
François Bayrou urges clean-up of public finances but faces a vote of no confidence if opposition object to budget cutsFinancial Times - 8h -
Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy
Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across Europe. Tourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean ...The Guardian - 3d -
Judge softens ban on DOGE access to Treasury Department data
A New York federal judge has partially walked back a ruling blocking President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive payment data at the Treasury Department. ...The Hill - 3d -
UFC 314 predictions, best bets, odds: Main event prop, Paddy Pimblett among top picks to consider
The main card offers an interesting mixed bag of options to look at for a wager or twoCBS Sports - 2d -
Between drones and AI, Masters tries to balance past with future
Cellphones are banned at the Masters. Food and drink prices are happily stuck in the 1970s — $1.50 for a pimento cheese sandwich — a charming holdover from yesteryear. And painted leaderboards are ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events
Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communitiesABC News - 1d -
Singapore announces general election on May 3, dissolves parliament
This will be Singapore's 14th general election since independence, and will be Wong's first general election as prime minister.CNBC - 12h -
Utah's Perfect Power Play Secures First-Ever Win Over Divisional Rival Dallas Stars
At this point in the season, if you’re eliminated from the playoffs, you’re left without your main reason for playing: the Stanley Cup.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic
Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kylian Mbappe apologises for horror tackle as Real Madrid await ban update
Real Madrid are confident Kylian Mbappe will be handed no more than a two game ban for his red card against Alaves.Los Blancos kept up the La Liga title pressure on Barcelona with a scrappy 1-0 win ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sources: León gets 2-game ban over Caracas row
Barcelona's Mapi León has received a two-match ban, sources have told ESPN, after Espanyol said she "violated the intimacy" of defender Daniela Caracas.ESPN - 1d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 3d -
The 2026 Senate map starts to come into focus: From the Politics Desk
The next battle for the Senate majority has come into clearer focus in recent weeks, with candidates in both parties making their intentions known in high-profile races across the map.NBC News - 22h -
Apple airlifted iPhones worth $2bn from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed
Tech giant stepped up production and chartered cargo flights with at least six jets to ensure sufficient inventory. Apple ’s main Indian suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2bn worth of ...The Guardian - 2h -
Chris Lake's Coachella campground dance party boosts morale of road-weary festgoers on Day Zero
Before Coachella 2025 officially begins, Chris Lake got the party started a day earlier on the festival campgrounds.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Ecuadorean President’s Opponent Contests His Re-election Win
In a divisive election season, Daniel Noboa pledged to bring law and order. His opponent immediately contested the results.The New York Times - 1d -
Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 yearsABC News - 3d -
Ecuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday
In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.The New York Times - 3d -
Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader
Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on powerABC News - 2d -
Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party gets mandate to move closer to disbandment
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party has received its members’ mandate to proceed with steps toward a potential disbandment, part of the erosion of political freedoms as China cracks down on ...ABC News - 2d -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 2d -
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results showABC News - 2d -
Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election
A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two yearsABC News - 2d -
Trump officials renew opposition to ruling on Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador
The Justice Department’s latest legal filing asserted that courts cannot direct President Trump’s foreign policy by forcing the return of a man unlawfully sent to a Salvadoran prison.The New York Times - 1d -
In Canada’s Fight With Trump, Danielle Smith Is Playing Good Cop
Danielle Smith, the premier of the oil-rich province of Alberta, takes pride in her MAGA ties. As her country faces existential threats from President Trump, she thinks her party and her province ...The New York Times - 1d -
Ecuador’s Noboa re-elected in presidential vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’
Noboa placed the armed forces at the centre of his rule, which initially led to a drop in crime but also a surge in reports of rights violations. In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on ...The Guardian - 1d -
The battle for the Senate takes shape, with both parties waiting on governors to boost their chances
The fight for the Senate in 2026 is beginning to take shape, with more candidates launching campaigns in recent days and additional announcements expected in the coming weeks.NBC News - 2d -
Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions
In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.The New York Times - 2d -
Mbappé escapes with 1-game ban for violent tackle
Kylian Mbappé received with a one-game suspension after being shown a red card for a violent tackle against Alaves on Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday.ESPN - 1h -
What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election
Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.The New York Times - 2d -
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election
The sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.BBC News - 1d
