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Midterm Elections: Inflation, Iran War, and Fuel Costs Weigh on Trump as Voters Head to Polls

With midterm elections underway to decide control of the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump confronts significant political headwinds driven by persistent inflation, a protracted conflict with Iran, and historically high fuel costs. Recent polling indicates Democrats may retake both chambers, potentially limiting the administration's ability to govern via executive order.

Galloway accuser could not foresee publishing-sector fallout, lawyer argues

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the woman who accused author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway of sexual assault says his client could not have foreseen the “reckoning” that followed in the Canadian publishing industry. Galloway is suing the woman, whose name is protected under a publication ban, and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing the unproven allegations online and elsewhere after they surfaced in November 2015.

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Last stop in Ukraine: Russian POWs' long wait to get home

Rising from their tables after the meal, the Russian prisoners of war shouted in Ukrainian "Thank you for lunch!"

Spain's Feijoo loses parliamentary vote to become PM

Alberto Nunez-Feijoo saw his bid to become Spain's next prime minister rejected by parliament on Wednesday, with the right-wing opposition leader lacking the support to pass a key vote.

Third of Karabakh population flees Azerbaijan's control

Armenia said Wednesday that more than a third of Nagorno-Karabakh's population has fled the enclave since Azerbaijan crushed the rebels' decades-long fight for an independent state last week.

Crypto firm Binance pulls out of Russia

Cryptocurrency firm Binance said on Wednesday it was selling its Russia business, months after reports suggested US authorities were investigating possible sanctions violations.

Trump absent again with stage set for second Republican debate

US presidential hopefuls prepared Wednesday for the second 2024 Republican primary debate, with runaway frontrunner Donald Trump once again reducing the event to a sideshow after refusing to take part.

Youth bring climate case to Euro rights court

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Wednesday begins hearing a case brought by six Portuguese youths against 32 nations for not doing enough to stop global warming, the latest bid to secure climate justice through the courts.

Foragers and popsicle sellers: a micro-economy among US migrants

Marco Gonzalez used to fish the river between Mexico and Texas, but now he has a more lucrative harvest -- possessions abandoned by the thousands of migrants crossing the border from the south.

UK interior minister questions role of UN refugee convention

UK interior minister Suella Braverman on Tuesday questioned whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our modern age" during a keynote speech at a think tank in Washington.

World Bank chief pledges to reform 'dysfunctional' development lender

World Bank President Ajay Banga said Tuesday that he is working to reform the "dysfunctional" development lender, and pledged to refocus its mission to better address the challenges posed by climate change.

Father of IRA victim concerned by Ireland players singing 'Zombie'

The father of a victim of the IRA terror bombing in Warrington in 1993 said it "bothers" him that the Ireland rugby players sing the Cranberries song "Zombie" at the end of their Rugby World Cup matches.

UN chief cites 'madness' of nuclear arms race, as N.Korea warns of war

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of "annihilation" to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war.

Polish porter who confronted London attacker awarded medal

A Polish man who used a ceremonial pike to confront an Islamist extremist who had fatally stabbed two people in central London in 2019 was awarded a bravery medal on Tuesday.

Uncertain future for tens of thousands fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh

A continuous stream of vehicles crept along the only road out of Nagorno-Karabakh towards Armenia, carrying tens of thousands of refugees now faced with an uncertain future.

Russia court rejects Navalny appeal against 19-year sentence

Russia on Tuesday rejected an appeal lodged by Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny against a court decision to jail him for 19 years in a maximum security prison on extremism charges.

UN chief deplores 'madness' of new nuclear arms race

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that the world was plunging into a new nuclear arms race and warned of the shadow of "annihilation" hanging over the world.

UK Lib Dem leader vows closer EU ties but not to rejoin

British opposition party the Liberal Democrats on Tuesday promised a closer relationship with Europe if they come to power, but rowed back on a previous pledge to rejoin the bloc.

Stocks knocked by growing US rate worries

Most global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors grow increasingly concerned that US interest rates will rise again and stay elevated for a prolonged period to tame inflation.

Saudi envoy seeks to reassure Palestinians amid Israel talks

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday sent its first delegation in three decades to the occupied West Bank to reassure Palestinians that it will defend their cause even as it forges closer ties with Israel.

Azerbaijan seeks 'war crime' suspects in sea of Karabakh refugees

Azerbaijani borders guards on Tuesday sought out "war crime" suspects in a sea of Armenian refugees flooding out of Nagorno-Karabakh after Baku claimed control of the separatist statelet in a lightning offensive last week.

EU tells Apple chief to 'open up' to rivals

The EU's digital chief Thierry Breton told Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday that the iPhone maker must open up its products to competitors as part of Brussels' tough curbs on tech behemoths.

Saudi envoy seeks to reassure Palestinians amid talks with Israel

A Saudi envoy on a rare visit to the occupied West Bank pledged Tuesday that the Palestinian cause will be "a cornerstone" of any normalisation deal the oil-rich kingdom may strike with Israel.

Will lingering obstacles derail a Saudi-Israeli pact?

Recent bullish statements by Saudi and Israeli leaders have fuelled speculation that a landmark normalisation deal is in the offing, despite daunting hurdles that have yet to be cleared.

Stocks knocked by growing US rate worries, but dollar soars

Asian and European stocks fell Tuesday but the dollar soared as investors grow increasingly concerned that US interest rates will rise again and stay elevated for a prolonged period to tame inflation.

Karabakh exodus grows after offensive, as fuel blast kills 20

Thousands more Armenian refugees fled Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday as officials in Azerbaijan's war-scarred separatist statelet raised the death toll from a fuel blast to 20.

UK interior minister to question role of UN refugee convention

UK interior minister Suella Braverman was on Tuesday to question whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our modern age" during a keynote speech at a US think-tank in Washington.

Asian, European markets on back foot over growing US rate worries

Markets fell further Tuesday as investors grew increasingly fearful about another possible US interest rate hike and the prospect they will be kept elevated for some time to combat persistent inflation.

China, S. Korea, Japan leaders to hold first summit since 2019

China said on Tuesday it had agreed with Japan and South Korea to hold a summit between the three countries' leaders "as early as possible", after a rare meeting between senior diplomats in Seoul.

South Korea stages first military parade in a decade

South Korea on Tuesday staged its first military parade in a decade, showcasing its advanced arsenal in the face of plummeting ties with nuclear-armed North Korea.

China warns Philippines not to 'stir up trouble' over disputed reef

Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to "stir up trouble" after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground.

Asian, European markets on back foot on growing US rate worries

Thousands flee Karabakh as fuel depot blast kills 20

Thousands more refugees fled Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday as officials in the self-proclaimed republic said a fuel depot explosion the previous day had killed 20 people.

Asian Games put China tech giants on podium after long crackdown

Alibaba was among the high-profile Chinese tech companies brought to heel by the ruling Communist Party, but the Asian Games in the firm's home city are proving to be a golden opportunity.

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