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World - The Guardian
Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili, the shadowy billionaire behind Georgia’s pivot to Russia?
Country’s wealthiest and most influential figure has guided shift away from the west while cultivating an air of mystery. In the winding streets of ancient Tbilisi, one is ever under his watchful ...12 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations
OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Georgia’s ruling party leads election race, according to election body, but it's unclear who will form next government
Georgia’s ruling party leads election race, according to election body, but it's unclear who will form next governmentYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition
Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbit
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbitYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Georgians head to the polls in pivotal parliamentary election
Voters will decide if Georgian Dream party, in power since 2012, will secure another four-years, having shifted the country closer to Russia. Georgians have headed to the polls in a pivotal ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?
The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Watershed moment as Georgia goes to polls in tussle between Russia and west
Observers say country’s democracy at stake after Moscow-aligned ruling party’s threats to ban opposition. Georgians are heading to polls in a critical election that could determine whether one of ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Georgia votes in an election that could take it toward the EU or into Russia's orbit
Georgians are voting in a parliamentary election that many citizens see as a make-or-break vote on the opportunity to join the European UnionYesterday -
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World - The Guardian
Patrick Soon-Shiong: the billionaire LA Times owner who blocked Harris endorsement
Biotech tycoon’s decision to refuse to allow presidential endorsement led to resignations and subscribers’ revolt. In 2020, Patrick Soon-Shiong wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times, the ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election
With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Tense election fight for Georgia's future in Europe
The ruling Georgian Dream faces electoral opponents who want to revive Georgia's stalled bid to join the EU.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit
The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may follow2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why the next Tory leader needs to crack the Cornwall conundrum
Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Milei’s pivot from radical outsider to pragmatist
Since taking office the Argentine leader has become a bit more polished and presidential4 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says
A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia5 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Raffensperger: Georgia will audit election ballots so there’s no ‘denying who the winner is’
A record number of ballots have already been cast in Georgia with just two weeks until the election. Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses how the state is ramping up security ...5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers
David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race
Click in for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EVs become flashpoint in pivotal Michigan Senate race Electric vehicles (EVs) are emerging as a ...6 days ago -
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Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.6 days ago -
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Sports - CBS Sports
SEC fines Texas $250K, wants ban for fans who threw trash on field after controversial call in loss to Georgia
The SEC says Texas must punish fans who threw bottles and other objects onto the field at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumOctober 20 -
World - The Guardian
‘I fight Russia to topple the tyrant of Belarus’: the Lukashenko guard who defected to the front line in Ukraine
Viachaslau Hranouski, a former policeman responsible for protecting the Belarus leader, reveals why he fled to join Ukraine’s army. Four years ago, Viachaslau Hranouski watched on as Alexander ...October 20 -
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Paul Whelan says he has a form of PTSD after spending years behind bars in Russia
Paul Whelan, in his first sit-down interview since being freed in a historic prisoner swap with Russia, tells "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that spending nearly six years being ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s aim is to ‘create havoc’ if it is behind DHL fires, says air freight expert
Goal seems to be for people ‘to lose confidence in the system’, says head of industry body after devices found in Birmingham and Leipzig. If Russia is proved to be behind an incendiary device plot ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'
Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Elon Musk battles Indian billionaires over satellite internet spectrum
Starlink head in spat with owners of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel mobile networks who call for space bandwidth auctionsOctober 16 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Behind Xi Jinping's Pivot on Broad China Stimulus
A bevy of bad news prompted action from the leader—but not a full U-turn.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Steve Ballmer on becoming one of the world's richest billionaires
LA Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has seen his net worth soar north of $120 billion.October 13