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5 reasons why the Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in the US midterm elections

From voter anger to the president's low approval ratings, we looked at the reasons why Americans turned to the Democratic Party in traditionally strong Republican areas.

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What is the military significance of Kamyshevakha and why is the Russian army constantly attacking it?

More than 30 people were killed as a result of Russian airstrikes on Kamyshevakha in the Zaporozhye region on the morning of November 2, and another 58 people are listed as missing. The defeat of the civilian humanitarian aid distribution point cannot be explained by military necessity. What is the reason for such fierce Russian attacks on a relatively small Ukrainian village?

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What is the military significance of Kamyshevakha and why is the Russian army constantly attacking it?

More than 30 people were killed as a result of Russian airstrikes on Kamyshevakha in the Zaporozhye region on the morning of November 2, and another 58 people are listed as missing. The defeat of the civilian humanitarian aid distribution point cannot be explained by military necessity. What is the reason for such fierce Russian attacks on a relatively small Ukrainian village?

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Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm voters

We asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.

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PM plans debt reset for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin

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El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers

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Vikings, Chiefs, Cowboys and Seahawks beaten - NFL week eight

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Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating

An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.

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