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Droves of Californians fled to Republican Texas. The blue wave puts them in a political quandary

Hundreds of thousands of conservative Californians moved to Texas, hoping for a change of political scenery. Now they find themselves in a blue state.

Shasta County measure that sought to eliminate most mail-in voting violates state law, judge rules

A Northern California judge on Monday permanently barred Shasta County from implementing a voter-approved initiative that sought…

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Liam Gallagher gives cheeky reason for snubbing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher are reportedly set to snub the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theatre on…

North Korea takes swipe at UN chief following landmine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers

North Korea has accused UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres of ‘echoing words of the provokers’

Europe

French pupils step up protests as government concessions fall flat

Unions walked out of talks with the prime minister’s office over the presence of the far right, while firework mortars have been set off inside…

Ukraine and Russia reportedly show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory as Abu Dhabi talks begin

The renewed US-mediated negotiations come amid deep divisions over territorial concessions and post-war security guarantees, with…

Africa

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'

The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.

Fossil fuel emissions set to fall for first time since Covid, research shows

Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall by 0.4 percent in 2026 for first time since the Covid pandemic, driven by the…