In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment
With vote at knife’s edge, Palestinian citizens weigh principle against strategic voting in system stacked against them.
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Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president’s Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
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Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump’s final two years in office.
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Trump: Ilhan Omar could be deported, slams Somalia as a ‘s—house’
Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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The political ads that don’t look like ads
Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazil’s left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.
‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approach
Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.
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Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?
Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.
France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.
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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump’s ratings are at a historic low.
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Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada
Most voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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