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Democrats near House takeover as voters judge Trump presidency

DETROIT — A blue wave indicated signs of cresting in the United States on Tuesday as Democrats flipped key seats in the midterm elections, serving as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s chaotic and controversial second term. Democrats picked up six key House seats and held on to several battleground districts, marching closer to the majority needed for control of the chamber.

CSIF Union Demands Renfe and Adif Leadership Overhaul Following Transport Minister's Resignation

Following the resignation of Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente, the CSIF union has demanded a comprehensive overhaul of leadership at state-owned rail operators Renfe and Adif. The union argues that political appointments must be replaced by professional expertise to ensure safety and accountability in the wake of recent railway incidents.

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Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash: Russian officials

The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.

Trump steals show at Republican debate

Eight Republican presidential candidates faced off for the first primary debate of the 2024 election cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump stealing the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.

Wagner chief Prigozhin among 10 killed in plane crash: Russian officials

North Korea says spy satellite launch ends in failure, again

North Korea's latest attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit has ended in failure, state media said Thursday, just months after Pyongyang's first launch crashed into the ocean shortly after blast off.

Stocks advance on fall in bond yields as Nvidia optimism boosts Nasdaq

Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday following lackluster economic reports that mitigated worries about further central bank tightening.

Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant

Engineers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant were due to start releasing wastewater on Thursday in an operation that Japan insists is safe but which has angered China and caused unease elsewhere.

Uruguay declares end to water crisis

Uruguay's government on Wednesday declared an end to a water crisis in the capital and surrounding areas, after a record drought pushed the country's potable water supply to the brink.

Zimbabwe high stakes vote spills into day two as opposition alleges rigging

Zimbabwe's president Wednesday extended voting by another day after long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts and sparked opposition accusations of "rigging" and "voter suppression".

IMF approves $7.5 billion for Argentina despite poor progress

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board has approved a $7.5 billion disbursement for Argentina despite Buenos Aires missing key financial targets as it grapples with a prolonged economic crisis, the IMF said Wednesday.

Absent Trump set to steal show at Republican debate

Eight Republican presidential candidates face off for the first primary debate of the 2024 cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump bidding to steal the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.

Zimbabwean opposition leader alleges rigging in high stakes vote

Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of "rigging" and "voter suppression" as long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's high stakes elections.

BRICS leaders agree to expand membership at summit

BRICS leaders have agreed to expand the club of major emerging economies and adopted conditions for entry, South Africa said Wednesday, as the bloc pursues greater clout to shape the world order.

Tears, anger as Ukrainians mourn victims of Russian theatre strike

Tearful Ukrainian families mourned their loved ones killed by a Russian strike on the northern city of Chernihiv, with many venting anger at the organisers of a drone conference inside a theatre that was hit.

Zimbabwe opposition leader claims 'rigging', 'voter suppression'

Zimbabwe's opposition leader on Wednesday accused the ruling ZANU-PF government of plunging the country into crisis by "rigging" a tense election marred by long delays and reports of voter intimidation.

Absent Trump expected to steal show at Republican debate

Deadly Russian strike on Ukraine school, Moscow hit by more drones

A Russian strike on a school in northeast Ukraine killed four people Wednesday, razing the building to the ground in the Sumy region that borders Russia in an attack that came as the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month.

Troubled start to Zimbabwean poll as hardline leader seeks new term

Delays marred the start of balloting in key districts in Zimbabwe's elections on Wednesday, prompting opposition accusations of vote manipulation after a campaign marked by tension and a clampdown.

Spain opposition head faces doomed parliament vote to become PM

The head of Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party (PP) will face a parliamentary vote to become prime minister in September even though he lacks the necessary support in the assembly.

BRICS leaders weigh expanding membership at summit

The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday, as it pursues greater clout in shaping the world order.

Russian strike on Ukraine school kills four as Moscow hit by more drones

A Russian strike on a school in north-east Ukraine killed four people Wednesday, razing the building to the ground in the Sumy region that borders Russia in an attack that came as the war in Ukraine enters its 19th month.

Stocks struggle as traders await Powell speech, Nvidia results

Stock markets wobbled Wednesday as traders battled to maintain this week's rebound despite worries about an extended period of elevated interest rates.

Climate change could bring year-round heatwaves: UN researcher

As Europe and other regions swelter, a UN researcher cautioned that climate change was enabling increasingly intense and long-lasting heatwaves, which in some areas could soon begin to hit year-round.

New Thai PM takes office, vows four years of change

Thailand's new prime minister vowed to bring four years of change to the kingdom as he took office Wednesday at the head of a controversial coalition including pro-military parties linked to former coup-makers.

Civilians killed in Russia and Ukraine, Moscow hit by more drones

Civilians were killed in attacks in both Russia and Ukraine Wednesday, while Moscow was hit by drones for the sixth night in a row as the war -- which is now hitting Russian territory daily -- dragged into its 19th month.

Zimbabwe votes in high-stake poll as 'Crocodile' leader seeks new term

Zimbabweans voted in closely-watched elections in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking a second term after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.

BRICS leaders to debate expanding membership at summit

BRICS leaders on Wednesday will debate admitting new members to their five-nation bloc as it pursues a bigger role in shaping world affairs it sees as dominated by western powers.

Sergei Surovikin: Russia's 'General Armageddon' falls from grace

Nicknamed "General Armageddon" for his ruthless methods, Sergei Surovikin was one of the leading commanders of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine until his sacking which was announced on Wednesday.

Ukraine 'trench professor' morphs into wartime diplomat

Ukrainian professor-turned-soldier Fedir Shandor shot to fame when he taught his students remotely from the trenches. Now, he is preparing for perhaps another unlikely role: Kyiv's ambassador to Kremlin-friendly Hungary.

Zimbabweans vote in tense poll as president seeks new term

Zimbabweans on Wednesday voted in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.

Russian general not seen since Wagner mutiny 'sacked'

The head of Russia's aerospace force General Sergei Surovikin has been sacked, state media said Wednesday, after he disappeared from public view following a failed mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in June.

Chinese ships chase, block Philippine boats in disputed sea

As a US military surveillance plane circled overhead, eight Chinese ships chased and briefly blocked four Philippine boats on a resupply mission to a tiny garrison in the hotly contested South China Sea.

Zimbabwe votes in uphill election for defiant opposition

Zimbabweans on Wednesday began voting in closely-watched presidential and legislative elections after a campaign tainted by a crackdown on the opposition, fears of vote rigging and public anger at the economic crisis.

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