Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins
Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.
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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
Experts say the current crisis is part of a deeper, long-running debate about governance in the region.
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Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know
US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.
China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
Xi Jinping commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un on rare state visit to North Korea.
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Iran war day 102: Trump warns Israel against new strikes as ceasefire holds
Iran warns fighting could restart as tensions remain high and Trump urges Israel to protect the fragile ceasefire.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India’s fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
A test for Maine’s Platner? What to know about Tuesday’s primary votes
Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November’s midterms.
Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US attorney general, teeing up Senate fight
Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately’
Volker Turk, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, warns that ‘children are dying’ as result of US oil blockade.
Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?
Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.
