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Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms
US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growthThe ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for billsConsumers will pay higher energy bills unless the UK government speeds up work on a vast p...
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran warWith his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him ...
Beyond midterms, Republicans ponder who comes after Trump
The Midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Sept 10.
Court asked to order Élections Québec to mail out English voting information
A lawyer for Élections Québec told a Montreal courtroom on Thursday that there might be time to send out one piece of English-language voter information by mail, as the elections agency and provincial government faced a court challenge over French-only mailouts.
Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell
‘You know what happens if you don't vote? You go to hell, you know that?’ Trump advises Republicans considering staying on the couch in November
Ken Paxton forces a smile as Trump mocks him mercilessly for second night in a row
At an event meant to support GOP midterm candidates like Paxton, Trump couldn’t help but insult his fashion sense...twice
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children among five killed and 67 injured as Putin strikes shopping centre
At least five people were killed and 67 others were injured as Russian drones hit a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, a city in southeastern Ukraine.
How should RUPPs be regulated? | Explained
Why do some RUPPs remain active despite poor compliance? How can their misuse be curbed? What can be done to improve transparency? Should RUPPs face a vote threshold for tax breaks? How can the EC act against non-serious parties?
Jaishankar meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, 50th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, began his India visit on September 9 following an invitation from Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
PK hits back at Bihar CM's 'bechara' jibe, calls him 'uneducated criminal'
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday launched a fresh attack on Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, calling him an "uneducated criminal" and saying he could not be trusted with governing the state. Speaking in Saharsa, Kishor was responding to questions from jo...
Kunickaa Sadanand: Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure took papers from CINTAA office
Dispute within CINTAA escalates with allegations of documents being removed from the office. Kunickaa Sadanand expressed deep disappointment over the current state of the association. Police could not prevent document removal without a Charity Commissioner's order. FWICE members ...
Collector makes Thar, Fortuner owners take road safety pledge, video goes viral
The Daman administration organized a road safety event for SUV owners. Mahindra Thar and Toyota Fortuner owners participated in a pledge. This initiative aims to promote responsible driving and road safety awareness. The event featured a rally and a road safety pledge administere...
Malaysia King Defers Ruling on Ex-PM Najib’s Pardon Bid
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has deferred a ruling on jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid for a royal pardon, the government said in a statement on Friday.
Sweden's Election Has Investors Focused on Nuclear Power, Taxes and Welfare
Voters are set to decide on Sweden’s nuclear power expansion, taxes on the wealthy and the future of the krona in Sunday’s general election
Trump’s Two Days in Dallas: $5,000 Cash, ‘Socialists’ and Opera
President Donald Trump exited his midterm convention in much the same position as he entered — staring down potentially bruising November elections and facing questions about his power to influence the results.