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- Collins indicates she is not Trump’s preferred senator in Maine debate
- Williams F1 team in £1 million legal dispute over missing FW23 car in Telford
- Russia reports no new plague cases in Siberia following lab worker’s death
- Belgian virologist highlights ongoing plague cases in Africa
- US lawmakers advance bipartisan legislation to address gun violence prevention
- Libya’s parliament elects new speaker Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi, replacing Saleh after 12 years
- Thousands of mail-in ballots for Alberta referendum invalid due to errors
- Nidal Hasan scheduled for execution by firing squad at Fort Hood on 3 December 2026
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In a contentious debate for the Maine Senate race, Republican incumbent Susan Collins defended her legislative experience while challenging Trump policies, as Democrat Troy Jackson accused her of inadequate opposition to the administration. The close contest could influence Senate control in November’s elections, with polls indicating a tight race.
EUROPEAN BRIEFING
This morning, European Union leaders discuss economic stability and geopolitical challenges.
Key issues include inflation, trade relations, and security cooperation.
An execution date for former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, has been scheduled for 3 December 2026. Hasan, approved to die by firing squad, will face the same post where the attack occurred, marking the first military execution since 1961.
Russell Brand has been granted bail after facing charges for multiple sexual offences, including rape, related to incidents involving four women between 1999 and 2005.
President Trump announces Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador following his departure as national security adviser amid the Signalgate scandal.
China’s Commerce Ministry is evaluating the Trump administration’s approaches for trade talks, but one-sided tariffs up to 145% are seen as a significant barrier, undermining trust between the two nations.
Apple will source most iPhones from India and iPads from Vietnam to avoid the effects of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, aiming to maintain consumer prices in the US.
Timing is critical for Trump; Waltz’s sacking came after the 100-day milestone, highlighting political expediency over immediate accountability.
Politics dominates, of course, as the US economy officially shrunk in the first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs.
US and Ukraine sign a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources.
There are reports Tesla are looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO – although this has since been rejected by the car company.
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