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Who is Scott Colom, Mississippi’s first Black senator in 150 years?
Mississippi is home to a large Black American population but no Black person has held a Senate seat since the 1800s.
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Cameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections
President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, sets February 7 for Cameroon’s delayed legislative and local polls.
From: NewsFeed
Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election interference
Israel’s internal security service has found no evidence of foreign interference in last month’s election.
Published On 10 Nov 2026
Poll finds Americans less likely to back pro-war candidates by 3-1 margin
Americans say the US should prioritise avoiding higher prices over achieving Trump’s military goals in Iran.
Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump’s poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.
Los Angeles mayoral race points to growing sway of democratic socialists
Nithya Raman taps into frustration with economic and political status quo to become mayor of the second-largest US city.
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What ‘catastrophic’ South Africa local election results mean for ANC
The country is transitioning away from the era of ANC electoral dominance towards a more fragmented political system.
Which Republicans are running for minority leadership roles in US Congress?
Republicans in US House and Senate will hold elections on Tuesday to select leadership after losing their majorities.
From: NewsFeed
US top Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth
‘Hegseth has got to go’.
Published On 9 Nov 2026
From: NewsFeed
South Africa’s ANC suffers worst-ever local elections result
South Africa’s ANC has suffered its worst-ever local elections result, securing just 30% of the vote.
Published On 9 Nov 2026
Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Democratic lawmakers are mapping out their post-midterm agenda with pledges to lead committee investigations into Trump.
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