Spotify mistakenly displayed Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh version of “Jolene,” which also features Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis and Parton’s niece Jada Star. Spotify removed the lyrics after the BBC asked about the error; the single was released on 9 October, after Parton’s death on 25 August.
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The recording includes parts sung in English and Welsh.
Parton recorded her contribution in Nashville, while Lewis and Star recorded theirs in the UK.
Lewis translated “Jolene” into Welsh and first shared it on social media.
The single is described as the second posthumous release from Parton.
Spotify did not respond to the BBC’s questions about when the lyrics were uploaded or when corrected lyrics might appear.
Research by Conwy council archives suggested Parton’s ancestors came from Machynlleth in Powys, rather than Conwy.
Parton released “Jolene” in 1973.
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Josh Turek, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Iowa, said President Donald Trump has done a better job on the border than former President Joe Biden. Turek said he would work with Trump on border security and other issues, while criticizing the Trump administration’s economic results and some of its foreign and trade policies.
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Turek made the comments in an interview with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on This Week.
Turek said he supports removing private equity firms from housing and favors no taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security.
Turek’s campaign says he would work with Trump to secure the border and stop drugs from reaching Iowa.
Turek described himself as a moderate and listed priorities including affordable housing, health care, clean water, schools, and infrastructure.
Turek is challenging Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, whom Trump has endorsed, in a closely watched Iowa Senate race.
Trump won Iowa by 13 percentage points in 2024 against Kamala Harris.
Turek criticized the Trump administration, saying wealth and power had become more concentrated, and faulted its Iran policy and trade tariffs for raising costs.
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Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign at a rally in Orleans, promising to restore authority and security in France. The campaign began amid nationwide protests and public discontent, which her National Rally party has used to criticize President Emmanuel Macron’s handling of public security.
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Organizers said about 8,500 supporters attended the rally in Orleans.
Le Pen said she would re-establish the rule of law and lead France’s “renaissance.”
The article said Le Pen was leading in polls, with candidates from the right, left and centre trailing.
Protests that began in mid-September spread nationwide and reflected wider social and economic discontent.
On October 17, more than 2,000 people were arrested after shops were looted during demonstrations attended by hundreds of thousands.
The following weekend saw similar protests on a smaller scale, and further demonstrations were being discussed.
About 3,000 police officers were deployed the day before the rally to prevent unrest.
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President Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, questioning his loyalty and linking him to extremism. El-Sayed has denied those allegations and disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood; he faces Republican Mike Rogers in the Nov. 3 election to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
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Trump called El-Sayed a “jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member” during his Sunday rally in Port Huron.
El-Sayed, a former public health official, has said he is loyal to the United States and has disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
Democrats have denounced Republicans’ claims about El-Sayed as attacks on his Muslim faith and Egyptian heritage.
If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator.
Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman backed by Trump, is El-Sayed’s opponent in the Nov. 3 Senate race.
The candidates are competing to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
Trump invoked the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and compared stopping El-Sayed from entering the Senate to passengers resisting hijackers aboard United Flight 93.
Republicans hope to flip Michigan’s Senate seat as they seek to maintain their majority in the chamber.
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan, did not say whether he identifies as a MAGA Republican or clarify his position on President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada. He was asked about both issues during a Sunday appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” ahead of a competitive Michigan Senate race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
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Mike Rogers is a former Republican representative from Michigan.
Rogers is running for a Michigan Senate seat against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
The article describes the race as competitive.
Rogers appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.
An interviewer asked Rogers whether he identifies as a MAGA Republican.
Rogers did not clarify his position on President Trump’s tariffs against Canada.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is widely viewed as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, but strategists say his election record has not tested him against strong, well-funded opponents. In his bid for a second term, he holds a large fundraising and advertising advantage over Republican Stacy Garrity, renewing questions about how he would handle a competitive primary or general election.
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Shapiro is running for a second four-year term as Pennsylvania governor against Republican Stacy Garrity.
Recent polls cited in the article show Shapiro on pace to beat Garrity by double digits.
Shapiro has spent $42 million on campaign ads, while Garrity has spent $3 million.
Campaign finance reports show Shapiro has raised $64 million this cycle and Garrity about $11 million.
The Republican Governors Association has not bought ads to support Garrity.
In 2022, Shapiro faced Republican Doug Mastriano, who spent about $2 million on ads; Shapiro and his allies spent $55 million.
Shapiro ran unopposed in the Democratic primary in both of his gubernatorial campaigns.
Shapiro's allies say his limited experience against strong opponents reflects his ability to deter capable challengers.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to stop Alaska from certifying its U.S. Senate election result. The department says a second candidate named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters, while the lawsuit has drawn bipartisan criticism and faces questions about federal authority over state-run elections.
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The Justice Department filed its lawsuit on October 22, less than two weeks before the November 3 midterm election.
The lawsuit asks a federal court to declare certification of the race unlawful and bar Alaska from certifying the result.
Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan is competing against Democrat Mary Peltola and another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan.
Both Sullivans advanced to the final round of voting after Alaska’s August primaries and are running as Republicans.
Dan J. Sullivan has denied that he is trying to draw votes away from the incumbent or that he coordinated with Peltola’s campaign.
Alaska’s Supreme Court ruled in June that both Sullivans could compete in the race.
The article notes that states administer elections under the Constitution and that experts say the federal lawsuit may be illegal.
President Donald Trump said he authorized the lawsuit.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign before a cheering crowd. She said she could restore order and stability after weeks of protests in France.
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Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for the French presidency.
Le Pen is described as a far-right leader.
A crowd cheered as she launched her campaign.
Le Pen presented herself as able to restore order and stability in France.
The campaign launch followed weeks of protests.
Virginia Pietromarchi reported from Orleans.
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Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the Oct. 25 parliamentary election, saying the student-backed Students’ List had won. He said early projections gave the movement 135 to 140 seats in the 250-member Parliament, compared with about 105 for his Serbian Progressive Party.
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The election followed two years of student-led protests against Vucic’s government.
Vucic said the Students’ List received about 2.2 million votes and his party about 1.7 million.
The Students’ List was shaped by university students, but its candidates were experts, athletes, farmers and artists rather than students.
The protests grew after 16 people died when a train station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in 2024.
Protesters blamed corruption and problems with renovation work for the station collapse.
Vucic resigned as president the month before the election to lead his party’s campaign for prime minister.
Supporters of the Students’ List celebrated in Belgrade and other cities after Vucic conceded.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “murderer” and said the United States should not make deals with Russia. The article says ABC’s Jonathan Karl asked Hinson about U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s remark to Putin, but the provided text ends before describing that remark or Hinson’s full response.
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Ashley Hinson is a Republican representative from Iowa.
Hinson is a candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Hinson called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “murderer.”
Hinson urged the United States not to make deals with Russia.
ABC News host Jonathan Karl interviewed Hinson on “This Week.”
Karl asked Hinson about a remark by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to Putin.
The provided article text does not include the details of Witkoff’s remark or Hinson’s full answer.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the early parliamentary election, saying the student-backed Students' List was projected to win a majority of seats. The result followed years of protests over corruption and democratic concerns, and prompted celebrations in Belgrade and other cities.
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Vucic said the Students' List was projected to win 135 to 140 of the 250 parliamentary seats.
He projected that his Serbian Progressive Party, or SNS, would win about 105 seats.
Vucic said the Students' List received about 2.2 million votes, compared with about 1.7 million for SNS.
The election pitted SNS against an opposition movement shaped by university students, whose candidates included experts, athletes, farmers and artists.
The student movement grew after 16 people died in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.
Protests blamed corruption and misconduct during renovation work for the disaster.
Vucic resigned as president the previous month to campaign for prime minister.
Supporters of the Students' List celebrated in Belgrade and other Serbian cities after Vucic conceded.
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California Democrats redrew congressional district lines in an effort to flip five seats held by Republicans. President Donald Trump called the move a “giant scam,” as the two sides clashed over issues including immigration and healthcare.
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Democrats redrew district lines in California.
The redrawn districts aim to help Democrats flip five Republican-held seats.
President Donald Trump called the move a “giant scam.”
The article describes clashes between the two sides over immigration and healthcare.
The article raises whether the redistricting will affect election results.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in the country’s snap parliamentary election, saying preliminary results showed his party had lost to a student-led protest movement. The election followed two years of protests over a 2024 train station canopy collapse that killed 16 people.
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Vučić said final results were not yet available but that it was clear his party had lost.
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in a snap parliamentary election to a student-led movement, ending his party’s hold on power. Turnout reached nearly 70%, the highest since Yugoslavia broke up in 1992, after almost two years of protests sparked by a deadly train station canopy collapse.
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A representative sample by CESID-IPSPS projected 138 seats for the Student List and 104 for Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party in the 250-seat parliament.
Vucic said preliminary results showed the Student List had won and conceded the election.
Ethnic minority parties are expected to take the remaining seats.
Nearly 70% of eligible voters turned out, according to the article.
The protests began after a canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad in 2024, killing 16 people.
Student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and authoritarianism continued for almost two years before the snap election.
Police cordoned off an area near the election commission headquarters in Belgrade, and local media reported several violent incidents during voting.
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A bus carrying mourners collided with a cement truck near Mtito Andei in southeastern Kenya on October 25, killing at least 24 people and injuring 24 others, police and hospital officials said. The crash’s cause remains under investigation, while officials cited dangerous overtaking as a possible factor. After a similar fatal crash on the same highway earlier in October, the government said it would increase road-safety enforcement and inspect public transport vehicles.
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The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. on the highway between Nairobi and Mombasa.
The bus belonged to Power of the Word Church International and was carrying people returning from their pastor’s funeral in western Kenya.
A Makueni County official said the bus driver tried to overtake several vehicles before hitting the oncoming truck; the NTSA also cited dangerous overtaking as a possible cause.
A separate multi-vehicle crash on the same highway on October 3 killed 17 people.
President William Ruto ordered inspections of vehicles used for public transport.
Transport Minister Davis Chirchir said the government would step up enforcement against speeding and unsafe overtaking, improve dangerous road sections, and strengthen commercial-driver checks and training.
Kenyan media reported NTSA figures of 5,009 road-crash deaths in 2025 and 2,150 deaths in the first half of 2026.
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Democrats in battleground districts are attacking Republicans over Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill law. They are making the issue prominent in advertisements and debates, while Republicans struggle to respond.
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Democrats are targeting Republicans in battleground districts over Medicaid cuts.
Democrats are raising the issue in advertisements.
Democrats are also challenging Republicans on the issue at debates.
The cuts are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill law.
The law is expected to reduce Medicaid funding by nearly $1 trillion.
The article says the Medicaid cuts will help pay for tax cuts.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in the parliamentary election after preliminary results showed the student-backed movement ahead. The movement grew out of protests following a 2024 railway station roof collapse that killed 16 people.
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Vučić said a stratified sample of preliminary results showed his side had lost.
The student-backed movement challenged Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS).
CeSID and Ipsos estimated voter turnout at 67.6% by 7 p.m., the highest since 1992, according to the article.
The movement named 250 candidates for the 250-seat parliament.
Protests began after a concrete canopy collapsed at Novi Sad railway station in November 2024, killing 16 people.
The article says allegations of poor construction and corruption helped fuel the protests.
Vučić called snap elections after resigning the presidency the previous month, according to the article.
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Lorne Doerkson will become premier of British Columbia after his Conservatives won a majority in a snap provincial election. The result ended nearly a century without a Conservative provincial victory and dealt a major defeat to Premier David Eby’s New Democratic Party, which won 27 of 93 seats.
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The Conservatives are projected to win 64 seats in the 93-seat legislative assembly, while the Green Party won two.
Doerkson took over as Conservative leader just weeks before the election, after Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned amid internal party conflict.
Doerkson was first elected to the provincial legislature in 2020 and previously worked as a rodeo announcer and newspaper publisher.
Eby called the election two years early, saying he wanted a larger majority to pass his party’s policies.
Eby said he accepted full responsibility for the NDP’s defeat and resigned as the party’s provincial leader.
Doerkson has pledged to speed up forestry and mining permits and triple natural gas production by 2035.
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Australia’s parliament has resumed amid calls for MPs to pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who was allegedly attacked last week. The session is also expected to address political safety and conduct, while a Victorian audit examines the use of police cells to hold prisoners for extended periods.
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Speaker Milton Dick plans to call for civility in parliament, and some politicians are expected to sign a civility pledge.
The pledge says signatories will act with honesty, respect and compassion in their political lives.
Pauline Hanson said One Nation cartoons would remain despite criticism.
Cabinet minister Mark Butler said threats of violence and death against MPs, their families and staff have changed dramatically during his nearly 20 years in parliament.
Victoria’s auditor-general is examining whether police and justice agencies manage cell and prison capacity in ways that support human rights and the justice system.
Reports said people held in Victorian police cells sometimes spent more than the recommended 14 days there, with some transported hundreds of kilometres.
The audit is underway and is expected to be tabled early next year.
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A stagnant U.S. housing market has left sellers with fewer buyers and less bargaining power. Many are cutting prices or paying some buyer costs, while others take listings off the market or delay major plans.
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High mortgage rates, years of home-price increases and inflation have made homes harder for many buyers to afford.
Sellers now outnumber buyers in many areas, and homes may take longer to sell.
Some sellers are lowering prices and offering money toward repairs or other buyer costs.
Liz Suder listed her Murphy, Texas, home for $750,000 in April 2025 and later agreed to sell it for $650,000, with $9,000 toward repairs.
Suder said the sale took more than a year and delayed her plans to buy a smaller home.
Rick Ganga listed his Blaine, Washington, home for $825,000 on June 1 and later lowered the price to just under $800,000, but had received no offers at the time of the report.
Ganga said he could not afford a larger price cut because he had not built enough equity in the home.
Ganga is postponing plans to transfer to another state for work until his home sells.
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