California voters reject proposed one-time tax on billionaires
The defeat of Proposition 40 marks a setback for progressive efforts to tax extreme wealth, amid concerns over capital flight, business…
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Iran gives Washington two days to accept proposal, war diplomacy
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns of further military escalation if the United States rejects Tehran’s latest offer, which includes…
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Egypt train collision kills seven, injures at least 125 near Cairo
Two passenger trains collided in Giza province after one struck the rear of a stationary train, prompting an investigation into the latest…
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Trump unlikely to resume Iran strikes, Gulf shipping attacks continue
The US president says further military action is highly unlikely if negotiations produce a strong agreement, but reported attacks on…
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Bernie sees room for co-op with Trump after Republican midterm defeat
The Vermont senator says he is willing to work with the president on wages and healthcare, while expressing little concern about Stephen…
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Airstrikes kill at least 27 near Yemen’s capital, civil war intensifies
Houthi officials blame Saudi Arabia for strikes on a village northeast of Sanaa, while the latest escalation raises fears of renewed mass…
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New Zealand’s major parties lose ground, voters turn to smaller forces
National and Labour secured just 58% of the party vote combined, leaving the country facing weeks of coalition uncertainty as special votes…
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France sees fresh clashes, Yellow Vest, student protests enter 4th weekend
An estimated 146,000 people demonstrated nationwide over living costs, wages and education, while police reported 350 arrests as unrest…
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Herzog selects Eisenkot to form Israeli govt, Netanyahu faces political setback
The opposition leader secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers, but forming a governing majority will require difficult negotiations over…
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Shippers seek Houthi assurances before crossing Bab al-Mandab
Vessel operators are reportedly emailing a Houthi-linked coordination centre for transit assurances as threats to Red Sea shipping increase…
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