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India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders free after a week in jail
Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.
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‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approach
Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.
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Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?
Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.
France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.
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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump’s ratings are at a historic low.
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Albertans reject referendum on independence from Canada
Most voters in the Canadian province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on independence.
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French protests: Is it game over for Macron’s centrists before elections?
The protests have further polarised the French and turned the youth into a key, angry, voting bloc.
Alberta voters reject separation from Canada, early results show
With around 1.8 million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada.
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How Israel’s 2026 election works
Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu before a closely contested election, Israel PM spokesman confirms.
Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders
The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
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