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Republicans challenge New Mexico redistricting after loss
The New Mexico Supreme Court is considering a legal challenge to a congressional map that divvies up a politically conservative region of the state.
Watchdog group asks FEC to investigate embattled New York Rep. George Santos’ campaign finances
A campaign watchdog group is filing a complaint Monday with the U.S. Federal Election Commission, accusing newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos of illegally using campaign funds to pay personal expenses and of concealing the source of more than US$700,000…
Ex-McDonald’s chief charged with misleading investors after sacking over romance
Stephen Easterbrook, from Watford in Hertfordshire, was ousted for engaging in an inappropriate personal relationship with a McDonald’s worker
UN extends critical aid from Turkey to Syria’s rebel north
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to keep key a border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months
Tiny English resort town set for historic satellite launch
Final preparations were being made on Monday for the first launch of orbital satellites into space from western Europe, when Virgin Orbit’s mission will transform the English surfing hot spot of Newquay…
Drunken British tourists held by police after climbing on and breaking art installation
Bangkok officials have said police spoke with two drunken British tourists who allegedly broke a fiberglass statue of a buffalo in Thailand last week.
Brazil envoy decries ‘grotesque and failed assault’ on democracy
Army and riot police clear Bolsonaro supporters from Brasília as US, Mexico and Canada say they ‘stand by’ democratic institutionsThe far-right storming of Brazil’s supreme court, congress and presidential palace was a “grotesque and failed assault” on…
Iran protests: Large demonstrations kick off as anger grows over executions and Ukrainian plane crash
The first significant protests of the year took place in Iran over the weekend, with reports of gunfire and tear gas in some cities.
Ukraine war: Fierce fighting in Soledar and five other top developments
Here are the latest developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.