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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass
Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsed
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Google, Meta and TikTok sue California to block law protecting children from addiction risk
Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use Google, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of a new state law intended to limit the risk of addicting children under 16 to social media platforms. The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children “psychologically exploitative features” that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children’s accounts with t
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Pressure mounts on US defense chief after Republican election rout
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under growing pressure, with victorious Democrats planning to target him in Congress and Republicans blaming the Iran war he championed for their election losses.
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Fifa wants talks over restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23s
Fifa wants the International Olympic Committee to restrict women’s Olympic football to under 23s owing to concerns over fixture congestion and workload
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Songs from the Firefront by Tim Winton review – climate urgency verges on panic, with moments of wonder too
The masterful Australian writer has become a kind of prophet – and his dramatic and moving new essay collection challenges us not to look away
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US midterms offer hope on Ukraine aid, Russia scrutiny: analysts
The Democratic sweep in US midterm elections opens doors to new aid for Ukraine as it battles Moscow's invasion, and could bring scrutiny over President Donald Trump's Russia policies, analysts said…
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White House event reveals Ukraine and Russia share one goal: flattering Melania
As war rages on in Kyiv and other cities, the first lady celebrates her single-city ceasefire with Russian and Ukrainian envoys
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Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
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Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
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Why are wealthy countries failing developing nations?
UN report warns climate adaptation funding is falling far short of needs.
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Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California
Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors after Christa Pike’s failed execution
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US holds secret talks with Tehran to deport Iranians even as war drags on, court documents show
Trump administration push emerges from a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulations
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