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World - The Guardian
Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election
Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...9 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
‘Who am I voting for? America!’ Chris Stapleton on patriotism, politics and being country’s great crossover star
With southern-gothic storytelling and a soulfully diverse sound, the Kentucky singer revolutionised the double-denim country scene. But as the US election hots up, he’s staying out of the culture ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Early voting begins in Wisconsin
Early voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin, one of the key battleground states in the 2024 presidential election. Nancy Cordes reports.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for Elon Musk
Donald Trump's potential administration could benefit from Elon Musk's efficiency efforts, as he could be put in charge of a government efficiency commission to cut down on bureaucracy and save ...4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved
The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Moldovans narrowly vote to secure the country's path toward EU membership
Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favor of securing the country’s path toward European Union membership5 days ago -
World - ABC News
New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS 'transformation' - and country reacts to Hoy's diagnosis
Labour's new plans for the NHS appear on several fronts, alongside images of Sir Chris Hoy following his terminal cancer diagnosis revelation.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Indonesia swears in ex-general Prabowo Subianto as president
Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth president6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Debt will overshadow IMF gathering as World Bank boss pleads for poorest countries
In Washington, finance ministers will face pressure for action to reduce their own debt and offer more resources to poorer nations. Debt, and why governments need to reduce it, will top the agenda ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Indonesia swears in Prabowo Subianto as the country’s eighth president
Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth president of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation.6 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving
Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.October 20 -
Top stories - BBC News
Democrats travel deep into Trump country in fight for prize state
No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
GOP rep unveils bill cracking down on countries that take American hostages
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) announced a bill cracking down on foreign governments that take American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detain them. Lawler unveiled the State Sponsor of ...October 18 -
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Top stories - CBS News
Max Thieriot on returning for new season of "Fire Country"
Fire Country is back, with Max Thieriot reprising his role as Bode, a convict working as a firefighter in his Northern California hometown.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
‘Scramble for the oceans’: how countries are racing to name and claim remote parts of the seabed
Newly ‘discovered’ underwater topographical features are paving the way for nation states to exploit previously untouched marine resources. “The sea does not belong to despots,” Jules Verne wrote ...October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia
Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies ...October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Afghanistan: a country on the edge
Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Half the country will vote for Trump. What is his appeal?
Donald Trump's appeal is based on uniting three strands of conservatism, aversion to government, aversion to change, and aversion to difference, and he has been able to do this by his authenticity.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsOctober 16 -
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Tech - ABC News
Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for itsOctober 15 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Carly Pearce on country music's big year and that viral moment with a heckler
The country star talks about the traditionalism of her latest album, 'Hummingbird,' and the interaction with a heckler that spawned a viral video.October 15 -
World - ABC News
Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country
Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for ItalyOctober 15 -
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Top stories - BBC News
Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north
The rare strike in northern Lebanon hit a residential building in a predominantly Christian village.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. reportedly considering caps on exports of AI chips to certain countries
U.S. officials are considering capping sales of advanced AI chips to certain countries in the interest of national security, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Killing of Japanese Boy Leaves Chinese Asking: Is This My Country?
Angry at what they view as China’s state-led xenophobia, taught in schools and prevalent online, some people are taking action, even at personal risk.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris says she's the underdog, Trump compares U.S. to occupied country
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continued to make their cases to voters on the campaign trail over the weekend, with Harris telling supporters in North Carolina that she's the underdog candidate ...October 14 -