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Sarawak assembly suspends DAP member over budget debate remarks
Sarawak state assembly suspends DAP's Chong Chieng Jen for offensive language and unverified claims during budget debate.
Malay Mail · 1m 20s
Election 2026 Campaign Diary: Opportunity Party Wins Political Play
Opportunity Party secures balance of power in New Zealand election race.
NZ Herald · 2m
Gen Z Protests Challenge Modi's Rule in India
Gen Z protests demand Modi's election commissioner resignation as youth unemployment surges.
Dawn · 1m 50s
Healey and Minogue debate public safety, abortion, and energy
Governor Healey and Minogue clash over abortion, public safety, and energy in final gubernatorial debate.
The Boston Globe · 1m 20s
Canada's Carney Warns of US Threat as Alberta Vote Looms
Canadian PM Mark Carney warns US aims to break Canada ahead of Alberta independence vote.
Dw · 1m
Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public financing yet
San Francisco Ethics Commission says Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public funds.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m 20s
Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 16, 2026
Brazil's tight presidential runoff, Mexico's storm threat, Colombia's protests and Costa Rica's new prison open Friday.
The Rio Times · 1m 50s
Feds investigate suspicious letter sent to Chicago election office
FBI probes 'suspicious envelope' at Chicago election office ahead of November vote.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m 20s
National Party candidate Karuna Muthu storms out of Wellington Bays debate
National Party candidate Karuna Muthu leaves Wellington Bays debate after accusing organizers of biased questions.
NZ Herald · 3m
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris refuses student reporter apology
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris refuses student reporter apology after debate clash.
The Banner · 1m
Milei predicts election win with investment push
President Milei claims confidence in re-election victory after pitching $66bn investment pipeline to US business leaders.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Harris County Staff Search Flock Cameras 13 Times in 2025
Harris County staff searched Flock cameras 13 times in 2025, raising privacy concerns as officials prepare to address misuse.
Houstonchronicle · 1m 30s
Persistence of force in Balochistan
Balochistan's insurgency worsens as Pakistan relies on force without addressing political roots.
Dawn · 1m 20s
Delhi traffic advisory for CJP Tiranga march
Delhi restricts 20 roads from 3 PM for CJP's Tiranga march.
mint · 1m 20s
Maine Senate Race: Collins vs Jackson Debate Insights
Maine Senate race reveals Collins' process focus vs Jackson's populist approach in final debate.
The Boston Globe · 1m 50s
New poll shows Labour edging ahead of National
Labour gains narrow lead over National in election poll as Opportunity hits 5% threshold.
NZ Herald · 1m 50s
Prop 38: California's Medical Research Bond Sparks Unlikely Alliances
California's Prop 38 ballot measure to fund medical research faces unexpected alliances from both sides as it prepares for the 2028 vote.
Sfchronicle · 1m 50s
Elon Musk Donates $158m to Boost Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race
Elon Musk's $158 million donation fuels Ken Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas after months of being outspent by Democrat James Talarico.
Texastribune · 2m
Trump cancels firing squad livestream
Trump drops plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution after backlash.
Nationalpost · 1m
Trump DOJ Flags 20,000 California Voters as Likely Noncitizens
Trump administration seeks court order to halt tabulation of 20,000 California mail ballots until citizenship verified.
Newsweek · 2m
Texas Voter Backlog Clears Before Early Voting
Texas clears massive voter registration backlog days before early voting starts.
HuffPost · 50s
Election campaign live update
Live election campaign coverage on 16 October 2026.
RNZ · 30s
Samia Liaquat Ali Khan's 75th Death Anniversary
Samia Liaquat Ali Khan reflects on her grandfather's legacy as Pakistan's first prime minister.
Dawn · 1m 20s
Green co-leaders bat away questions on Mongrel Mob visit
Green Party co-leaders avoid explaining controversial Mongrel Mob meeting with politicians.
NZ Herald · 3m
