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Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

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Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights

Missouri court orders new wording for ballot measure seeking to restrict abortion rights

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

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Georgia ethics panel decides a GOP candidate for governor can loan $10M to aid his election

Georgia ethics panel decides a GOP candidate for governor can loan $10M to aid his election

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister

Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to stay in California after flirting with US House run in Texas

Pakistan’s president and PM approve Asim Munir as military’s first Chief of Defense Forces

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election

South Korean president weighs apology to North Korea over allegations of leafleting and drone use

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month’s election, state media report

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month’s election, state media report

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid

James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey’s comeback bid

Conservative Salvador Nasralla leads Honduras presidential vote after pause in results reporting

Republican Matt Van Epps wins special election to U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District

Republican Matt Van Epps wins special election to U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District

Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism

Nevada governor signs sweeping crime bill as state looks to boost tourism

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor’s race

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