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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, was reported by the Times to have falsely claimed he was a British Red Cross spokesperson. Polanski said he spoke at events for the charity but admitted he used the wrong term and has removed the claim.
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Zack Polanski became leader of the Green Party in September last year.
The Times published a story accusing him of falsely claiming to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross.
Polanski said he hosted fundraisers and spoke about the charity's work but was not an official spokesperson.
He accepted using the wrong word and removed the claim from his profile.
Polanski criticized the Times for an antisemitic cartoon about him and accused them of searching through his past for negative stories.
Polanski compared his scrutiny to that of Nigel Farage, another party leader with past scandals.
Several political leaders are campaigning ahead of elections, including Kemi Badenoch and Anas Sarwar.
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President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to temporarily stop the $83.3 million defamation payment to writer E. Jean Carroll while he prepares to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case. The appeals court recently refused to rehear the case, and Trump’s lawyers argue that important legal questions about presidential immunity need to be resolved.
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The $83.3 million defamation judgment was awarded to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of defamation.
Trump requested that the Second Circuit Court of Appeals pause enforcing the payment while he seeks Supreme Court review.
The court had recently denied Trump’s request to reconsider the case before the full appeals court.
Trump’s lawyers claim the stay is needed due to constitutional questions about presidential immunity and the Westfall Act.
If the stay is granted, Carroll cannot start collecting the judgment until the Supreme Court decides on the case.
Carroll does not oppose the stay but wants Trump to increase a bond to cover possible future interest on the judgment.
Trump’s team believes the case involves important legal issues that the Supreme Court should review.
It is not yet known when or if the Supreme Court will decide to take the case.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election to keep control of the Michigan state Senate for the Democrats. He received nearly 59% of the vote, beating Republican Jason Tunney, and Democrats performed much better than expected compared to the 2024 election.
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Chedrick Greene is a firefighter and Marine veteran.
Greene led with 58.9% of the vote; Tunney had 39.4%, and a Libertarian candidate was third.
The district previously voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
Democrats had won this seat with 53% in 2022.
The current results show Democrats overperforming by about 19 percentage points compared to 2024.
Democrats have done better than expected in special elections since President Donald Trump took office again in January 2025.
Greene said he will focus on issues like affordability, safety, and public safety policies.
This election keeps the Michigan state Senate under Democratic control.
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The US military shared a video showing a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The strike killed three people onboard, and similar strikes have caused at least 22 deaths since April.
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The US military released a video of a strike against a suspected drug trafficking boat.
The incident took place in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Three people were killed on the boat during the strike.
Since April, at least 22 people have died in similar strikes.
These strikes are reported by US Southern Command, which oversees military operations in the region.
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Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is campaigning in Essex to win county council seats in elections held on Thursday. The party is using new technology, including apps and targeted online ads, to improve voter outreach and data collection, aiming to build support for the next general election.
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Nigel Farage is touring towns in Essex, where major county council elections are taking place.
Reform UK hopes to increase its number of councillors significantly in Essex, a traditional Conservative area.
The party is using the ReformGo app to help activists track voter responses while canvassing.
Reform UK spent nearly £100,000 on targeted Facebook ads in the past month as part of their media campaign.
The party is gathering data from local elections to help plan strategies for the next general election.
Volunteers are using a calling app called ReformPro to connect with potential voters.
Winning in Essex would mark Reform UK's entry into local government in a budget-heavy council and challenge some Conservative leaders in the area.
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President Donald Trump has resumed his public criticism of Pope Leo, accusing him of putting Catholics at risk and supporting Iran's efforts to get nuclear weapons. This happened shortly before Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned visit to the Vatican. The pope responded by calling for peace.
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President Donald Trump made new public attacks on Pope Leo.
Trump accused the pope of endangering Catholics.
Trump claimed the pope supports Iran getting nuclear weapons.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the Vatican soon.
The pope responded by promoting a message of peace.
This exchange adds tension between the US president and the Vatican.
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A charity in London called Little Village helps families who struggle to afford basic items for their young children. Many parents relying on the charity feel anxious and worried about providing for their kids, with some even considering adoption as a last option.
Key Facts
Little Village is a charity in London that gives clothes, beds, toys, and other essentials to families in need.
The Brent branch gets a referral about every 40 to 50 seconds from people needing help.
In 2024, Little Village supported children nearly 12,000 times, a 27% increase from the previous year.
A report from the charity found 40% of parents they help feel anxious about providing for their children.
One in four parents receiving help reported feeling very low or struggling with their mental health.
Some parents described feeling isolated due to their financial struggles.
A parent who left an abusive relationship said the charity helped her care for her newborn, preventing her from considering adoption.
The charity cannot support all families in need because demand is very high.
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A newborn baby was found dead at a homeless camp near Wagga Wagga, Australia, where residents say living conditions are very poor and there is little access to clean water or toilets. The mother and her surviving twin were taken to hospital, and the community is urging local authorities to improve sanitation and provide better housing solutions.
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A newborn baby died at a homeless camp located on the riverbank near Wagga beach.
The mother, aged 37 and Indigenous, had twins; one died and the other was critically ill and moved to a Sydney hospital.
The homeless camp is about a 10-15 minute walk from public toilets, which are closed overnight.
Residents describe the camp’s conditions as worse than a war zone and lacking proper sanitation.
The local council manages waste collection and public restrooms but does not control private property or water access.
Access to water from a nearby apartment was restricted after complaints about people at the camp using it without permission.
Community members and a city councillor are calling for temporary sanitation aid and long-term housing solutions.
The New South Wales government is being asked to invest more in social housing and support services for homeless people.
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Hereford Cathedral is helping a local charity, South Wye Foodshare, by providing support for running its food distribution program. The charity collects unsold food from supermarkets and gives it for free to people in need across the city.
Key Facts
South Wye Foodshare was formerly called St Martin's Foodshare and has grown beyond its original church location.
The charity gives out free, edible unsold food twice a week to about 600 people in Hereford.
Hereford Cathedral is helping by managing paperwork and legal aspects to support the volunteers.
Volunteers run the food share program and aim to reduce food waste while helping the community.
Food includes vegetables, cakes, bread, and meat that supermarkets cannot keep.
The food is distributed at different sites on specific days and is open to everyone.
The cathedral’s support also helps provide social interaction for people who use the service.
A community consultant helped the charity transition to its new name and location at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church.
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A rare pregnancy problem called placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) has caused serious health issues for many women in the UK. Some women needed emergency surgery, including removal of the uterus, because the condition was not detected in time. A campaign has been started to raise awareness among NHS staff and pregnant women about this condition to improve diagnosis and care.
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PAS happens when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterus, making it hard to separate during birth.
The condition can cause heavy bleeding that is life-threatening and may require emergency surgery like a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
PAS is more likely in women who have had cesarean (C-section) births or used fertility treatments like IVF.
Since the campaign began in February, 100 women with concerns about PAS care have shared stories, mostly from the UK.
60% of these women said their PAS was not diagnosed before birth, increasing risks.
Women have suffered from severe bleeding, permanent damage to organs, and in some cases, their babies have experienced complications like stroke and cerebral palsy.
The campaigners say this reveals serious gaps and failures in maternity care in the NHS.
Politicians from various parties support the call for better training and care for women with PAS in UK hospitals.
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Victorian prison walls in England are too weak to support new anti-drone netting, which is meant to stop drones from delivering drugs and weapons to inmates. Drone incidents at prisons have increased dramatically, but structural problems are slowing down efforts to improve security.
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Weak and crumbling walls in Victorian prisons cannot hold the weight of stronger netting and window grilles needed to block drones.
Drone deliveries to prisons have risen by over 1,000% in four years, carrying drugs, weapons, and other goods.
HMP Pentonville, a prison in north London, has stalled plans for stronger mesh due to the softness of the bricks and old mortar.
Inmates often retrieve drone-delivered packages using hooks through their cell windows.
Physical barriers like nets and grilles are preferred to stop drones but can add too much weight to old prison walls.
A gang was jailed for using drones to smuggle drugs into London prisons in March 2024.
The government plans to invest £10 million to improve anti-drone security measures in prisons.
The Justice Secretary visited Ukraine to learn how military anti-drone tactics could help in prisons.
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Candidates trying to become California’s next governor criticized Xavier Becerra during a recent debate. Becerra is a former federal health official and has become the leading candidate in the race, which changed after Eric Swalwell left the contest.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limits.
Xavier Becerra used to be the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Becerra is currently the frontrunner in the California governor race.
Several candidates attacked Becerra during the debate.
The race changed when Eric Swalwell, a former U.S. Representative, withdrew.
The debate took place on a Tuesday.
The election is for the leadership of California, known as the Golden State.
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The article discusses environmental damage linked to actions taken by the Trump administration, especially related to fossil fuel industries and deregulation. It compares targeting harmful oligarchs in other countries to holding accountable those in the U.S. who contribute to environmental harm.
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The U.S.-Iran conflict has caused environmental damage such as oil facility fires, chemical contamination, and increased carbon dioxide emissions.
The article compares sanctions on Russian oligarchs to potential sanctions on U.S. oligarchs connected to President Trump who influence environmental policies.
The Trump administration has reduced protections aimed at cutting CO2 emissions and regulating industries harmful to the environment.
In recent months, policies have promoted logging in eastern U.S. forests and oil drilling in sensitive areas like Alaska’s "American Serengeti."
The administration has pushed seabed mining despite a global moratorium supported by 40 countries.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to protect endangered species and ecosystems has been weakened.
The Pentagon was ordered to burn more coal, ignoring cleaner energy options.
The article calls the resulting environmental damage “ecocide,” or a crime against humanity.
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Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican primary for Ohio governor and will face Democrat Amy Acton in the November general election. In the same state, former Senator Sherrod Brown won the Democratic Senate primary and will compete against Republican Senator Jon Husted.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a businessman and former Republican presidential candidate, won the Ohio GOP primary for governor.
Ramaswamy received an endorsement from President Donald Trump and loaned $25 million to his own campaign.
Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor, ran unopposed in her primary.
Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
Republican Jon Husted, appointed to complete Vice President JD Vance's Senate term, will face Brown in the general election.
The governor and Senate races in Ohio are important for deciding party control of Congress.
Ramaswamy defeated Casey Putsch, who had a strong YouTube following but less funding.
Acton highlighted her personal struggles and criticized Ramaswamy for his past social media comments about American culture.
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Derek Merrin won the Republican primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the November election. The district was redrawn to favor Republicans, making this race one of the most competitive in the country.
Key Facts
Derek Merrin beat four other Republicans to win the primary.
Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat, has held the seat since 1983 and is the longest-serving woman in Congress.
Merrin narrowly lost to Kaptur in the 2024 general election.
The district boundaries were redrawn in 2025 to favor Republicans.
The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up.
Republicans aim to regain control of this seat in the House of Representatives.
The National Republican Campaign Committee focused on defeating Kaptur.
Other Republican primary candidates included Josh Williams, Madison Sheahan, Anthony Campbell, and Alea Nadeem.
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President Donald Trump targeted eight Republican state senators in Indiana who opposed his plan to redraw congressional districts. Six of these senators lost their primary elections, showing strong support for Trump's political efforts.
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President Trump focused on Indiana Republican state senators who rejected his redistricting plan.
His political groups spent millions of dollars to help challengers defeat these senators.
By Tuesday, six of the targeted senators were defeated, one remained, and one race was too close to call.
Key Trump team members, including White House staff and campaign strategists, were involved in the effort.
The American Leadership PAC and Hoosier Leadership for America spent $8 million supporting challengers.
Club for Growth, a pro-Trump group, also spent $2 million in this campaign.
Indiana Sen. Jim Banks, an ally of Trump, praised the results as a warning to Republican lawmakers nationwide.
This victory increases pressure on other states to support redistricting plans approved by the White House.
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Indiana held primary elections for state Senate seats, drawing national attention because President Donald Trump supported challengers against some current lawmakers. Five of seven incumbents who opposed Trump’s plan lost their primary elections, which is seen as a victory for the president’s effort to influence redistricting before the midterm elections.
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Indiana voters participated in state Senate primary elections.
President Donald Trump backed challengers against certain incumbent lawmakers.
These incumbents had resisted Trump’s plan for changing district boundaries to favor Republicans.
Five out of seven targeted incumbents lost their primaries.
The results are viewed as a win for President Trump’s redistricting goals ahead of midterms.
The races received national attention due to the involvement of the president.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral boundaries, which can influence election outcomes.
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The U.S. military killed three men in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming the vessel was involved in drug trafficking. This attack is part of an ongoing series of strikes ordered by President Trump targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats in Latin American waters.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike Tuesday on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three men.
The boat was said to be operated by organizations labeled as terrorists and involved in drug trafficking.
The strike was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of U.S. Southern Command.
The military shared video footage showing the boat being destroyed by an explosion.
This attack followed a similar strike in the Caribbean Sea that killed two people the day before.
Since early September, these U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats have resulted in at least 190 deaths.
President Trump describes the conflict as an "armed conflict" with drug cartels and justifies the strikes as needed to reduce drug flow and overdose deaths in the U.S.
The U.S. government has not publicly shown proof that the targeted boats were carrying drugs.
Some critics question the legality of the strikes under international laws.
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Democrat Chedrick Greene is expected to win a special election for Michigan’s state Senate in the 35th District. This win will help keep the Democrats’ majority in the state Senate and make it easier for them to pass laws.
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Chedrick Greene is the Democratic candidate projected to win the special election.
The election was for Michigan’s 35th District in the state Senate.
Democrats currently hold a narrow majority in the Michigan state Senate.
Greene’s victory will increase the Democrats’ Senate majority from 19-18 to 20-18.
This larger majority strengthens Democrats’ ability to pass legislation in Michigan.
Democrats won control of Michigan’s state government, including the Senate, in 2022.
The special election was important for maintaining Democratic control in the state Senate.
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President Donald Trump supported challengers in Indiana’s Republican state Senate primaries to replace senators who opposed a new redistricting map. Most of Trump’s endorsed candidates won, showing his strong influence over the Indiana GOP and the party’s focus on controlling congressional districts.
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Five Indiana state senators who voted against the redistricting plan lost their Republican primaries to Trump-backed challengers.
A sixth Trump-supported candidate won a primary for an open seat previously held by a senator opposing redistricting.
One incumbent Republican senator survived a Trump-backed primary challenge, and another race was too close to call as of Tuesday night.
The redistricting plan aimed to give Republicans an advantage in all nine of Indiana’s congressional districts but failed in the state Senate despite a large GOP majority.
Senate GOP leader Rodric Bray opposed the map, saying it did not have enough support and was not the right choice for Indiana.
President Trump criticized the anti-redistricting senators as "pathetic" and "RINOs" (Republicans In Name Only) on his social media platform.
Outside groups spent about $9 million supporting Trump-backed candidates, with total advertising in these primaries reaching $13.5 million—much higher than the $300,000 spent two years ago.
Some senators who opposed the plan reported being harassed, and Trump threatened further political attacks on Senate leadership.
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