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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayors race, capping a stunning ascent
Boston - 5 Nov 2025 05:41
With the victory, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the citys first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa. The post Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayors race, cap...
Jamaica PM says hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2025 04:26
At least 75 people were confirmed dead across the Caribbean, including 43 in Haiti and 32 in JamaicaJamaican prime minister Andrew Holness has said last weeks Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit the countr...
Spanberger Wins Virginia Governors Race With Forceful Anti-Trump Campaign
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2025 04:12
Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman and C.I.A. officer, will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia, following a streak of 74 men.
New Zealanders warned to steer clear of bird of the year after dive-bomb attacks
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2025 04:01
The krearea becomes territorial during nesting season and walkers have been swooped by the fast-flying falcon in recent weeksNew Zealanders are being warned to steer clear of the nations bird of the year - the krearea - ...
Latest U.S. Strike on Suspected Drug Boat Kills 2 in Pacific, Hegseth Says
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2025 03:57
It was the 16th announced attack in two months and raised the death toll to at least 67 people in both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific.
Judge Expresses Alarm About ICE Detention Conditions in Broadview, Ill.
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2025 03:42
Several former detainees described tight quarters, a lack of sanitation and little access to lawyers at the Broadview, Ill., immigration detention facility.
Prince William's Viral Bulge: Fans Claim It's the Ultimate Reason for Harry's Jealousy
IBTimes - 5 Nov 2025 18:45
Fans spot unexpected detail in Prince William's Brazil photos, sparking cheeky online buzz and playful comparisons with Prince Harry.
Maine voters approve red flag gun law after mass shooting that killed 18
Boston - 5 Nov 2025 16:02
Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, opposed the ballot question. She said in October that the yellow flag law was carefully crafted with Maine in mind, and it remains the right law for the state. The post Maine voters ap...
Man gropes Mexico president as she speaks with citizens on the streets
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2025 15:42
Video shows man trying to kiss and embrace Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting both security risk and harassment faced by Mexican womenClaudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, has been groped by a man as she mingled with ...
Japan deploys soldiers to contain surge in bear attacks in Akita
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2025 15:13
Close encounters reported almost daily as bears intrude into residential areas and attack and sometimes kill peopleJapan has deployed troops to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge in the number of be...
Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
BBC - 5 Nov 2025 05:50
He entered the race largely unnoticed but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
How Zohran Mamdani Beat Back New Yorks Elite and Was Elected Mayor
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2025 05:06
The 34-year-old assemblyman won the Democratic primary by defying the citys all-powerful establishment. He secured the mayoralty by delicately disarming it.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy visits troops near embattled Pokrovsk
The Guardian - 5 Nov 2025 03:52
Deep Ukrainian drone strikes hit petrochemical plant 1,300km inside Russia and Lukoil refinery east of Moscow. What we know on day 1,351 Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk oblast on Tuesda...
Republicans Point Fingers After Election Losses, but Not at Trump
The New York Times - 6 Nov 2025 01:57
Casting around for culprits, leaders in the party blamed their candidates, the government shutdown and a weak economic message.
'They Have This New Word': Trump Makes A Startlingly Weird Claim About Vocabulary
The Huffington Post - 6 Nov 2025 01:53
The president said the GOP lost because of this.
Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New Yorks Next Mayor
The New York Times - 6 Nov 2025 01:44
President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker.
Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden wont seek reelection in competitive US House district
Boston - 6 Nov 2025 01:42
Golden wrote that he has grown tired of the increasing incivility and plain nastiness that are now common from some elements of our American community. The post Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden wont seek reelection in ...
Eric Trump calls Zohran Mamdani crazy, says we cannot allow socialism to spread countrywide at Turning Point USA event
New York Post - 6 Nov 2025 01:41
This is going to destroy a great American city, and we cannot allow this to spread across this country," Eric Trump said to raucous applause.
Trump Grapples With Political Setback After Democrats Ride Voter Fury Over Prices
The Huffington Post - 6 Nov 2025 01:38
Trump, known for resisting defeat, reacted predictably.
Mamdani Won. South Florida Expects a Real Estate Bump.
The New York Times - 6 Nov 2025 01:36
Some brokers and developers in the region are waiting eagerly to see if the election of a democratic socialist will drive more wealthy New Yorkers south.
'England are the Super League of Europe' - how Premier League is dominating elite
BBC - 6 Nov 2025 01:36
English clubs appear to be bossing things in Europe as, for the second time in this season's Champions League, five sides from the Premier League won in a single round of fixtures.
Police hunt for two men mistakenly released from prison
BBC - 6 Nov 2025 01:29
It comes just weeks after migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu was also released from prison by mistake.