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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.The New York Times - 5m -
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German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?
After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February voteFinancial Times - 16h -
How we were deepfaked by election deepfakes
The panic over AGI disinformation in this year’s political cycle seems to have been overblownFinancial Times - 18h -
‘Dangerous precedent’: Romania split over election rerun
Cancellation of presidential vote divides society as government blamed for ignoring alleged Russian meddlingFinancial Times - 18h -
The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected
Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world.Wired - 1d -
The President-Elect Comments Often on the Men Around Him
“These guys are specimens.”The New York Times - 13h -
President-elect Trump's "border czar" details immigration plans
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan told The Washington Post that under the incoming administration, immigration authorities will again put families with children in ...CBS News - 17h -
Germany’s president dissolves parliament ahead of snap election
Formal step taken by Frank-Walter Steinmeier after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost confidence vote in Bundestag. Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has dissolved parliament and called a snap ...The Guardian - 19h -
Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23
Germany is headed for a national election seven months earlyABC News - 21h -
In Mozambique, Dozens Are Killed in Clashes Over Disputed Election Ruling
Hundreds of buildings were damaged or looted, including schools and hospitals, in a wave of unrest after Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.The New York Times - 1d -
At least 6,000 inmates escape Mozambique jail amid post-election riots
Police chief says 33 prisoners dead and 15 others injured after confrontation with security forces. At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on ...The Guardian - 1d -
Finland seizes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
Helsinki opens investigation into damaged power line in latest suspected sabotage attack on Baltic Sea infrastructureFinancial Times - 1d -
Finland investigates Russia 'shadow fleet' ship after cable damage
Finland is investigating a tanker following the rupture of a transmission cable in the Baltic Sea.BBC News - 1d -
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.BBC News - 2d -
Trump’s Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics
The Obama-Romney race in 2012 was the last in a familiar pattern in U.S. politics, which has since become defined by Donald Trump’s conservative populism.The New York Times - 2d -
Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza
Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.NBC News - 2d -
21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence Over Election Ruling
A ruling on Monday confirming that Daniel Chapo had won a disputed election has sparked protests and violence.The New York Times - 3d -
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 ...ABC News - 3d -
Virginia Democrats see next month's special elections as first major test of 2025
Democrats are gearing up for two northern Virginia-area special elections in the state Senate and House of Delegates next month that could set the tone for what is expected to be a consequential ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump understands he is elected ‘president, not emperor,’ Republican congressman says
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of Mike Johnson’s speakership and what’s ahead in the new year on Capitol Hill.NBC News - 3d -
Kosovo's ethnic Serb party says its ban from a parliamentary election is 'political violence'
Kosovo’s main ethnic Serb party says its ban from taking part in the upcoming parliamentary election is political and institutional violence against the ethnic minorityABC News - 3d -
Mozambique Court Upholds Result in Disputed Presidential Election
The decision paves the way for the governing party’s candidate to take office next month, but the country is on edge because earlier protests after the election left more than 100 people dead.The New York Times - 3d -
Rules of thumb for understanding UK elections
Historical trends point to recurring wins for the Tories and the importance of party leaders in shaping the contestFinancial Times - 3d -
Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in electionsABC News - 4d -
Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month
Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime ministerABC News - 4d -
Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister
The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...The Guardian - 4d -
Magdeburg attack has cast ‘dark shadow’ over Christmas, says German president in call for unity
Frank-Walter Steinmeier seeks to convey message of healing four days after the brutal attack in Magdeburg killed five people and injured more than 200. A deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mozambique’s disputed election verdict reignites protests
Constitutional Council says Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was victor in October poll despite widespread claims of vote-riggingFinancial Times - 4d -
Mozambique’s top court confirms election result after months of protest
Opposition claimed ruling Frelimo party rigged 9 October vote, leading to months of civil unrest. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party’s victory in October’s presidential ...The Guardian - 4d -
Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe
Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Mozambique court upholds the governing party's presidential election victory as protests flare again
Mozambique’s highest court has upheld the governing party’s win in the October presidential election following weeks of opposition protests in which more than 100 people have diedABC News - 4d -
Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote
Kosovo’s election authority has barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary electionABC News - 4d
