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After a bitter Democratic primary contest, what's next in the Michigan Senate race?

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In the battle for control of the Senate, Republicans see the seat as a pick-up opportunity after the state's Democrats nominated a progressive outside...

All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says

BBC News - Politics

The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored.

Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader

BBC News - Politics

Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves.

Burnham not actively considering Epstein inquiry, No 10 says

BBC News - Politics

It comes after the victims minister told the BBC she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed to her role.

Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases

BBC News - Politics

The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.

CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico

Al Jazeera - Politics

Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 US states.

Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'

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TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an un...

Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave

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After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

BBC News - Politics

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus

Al Jazeera - Politics

Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.

El-Sayed wins Michigan's primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote

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Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the midterms. And, today, Dr. Anthony ...

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

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Kemi Badenoch says Joshua Bonehill-Paine will now advise the Conservatives on tackling extremism.

Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye

Al Jazeera - Politics

A fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.

France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy

BBC News - Politics

It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.

Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says

BBC News - Politics

Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".

Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen

Al Jazeera - Politics

Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.

How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.

Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon's Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.

Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist

Michigan's U.S. Senate seat race is set. Here are the challenges the candidates face

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After winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, Abdul El-Sayed will face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate se...