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Imamoglu, Istanbul's new mayor that could challenge Erdogan

Ekrem Imamoglu said his re-election as Istanbul's mayor meant an end to "one-man rule" in Turkey. It represented a major defeat for the party of President Tayyip Erdogan and many believe it sets him up as his main rival, and a possible f...

Reuters

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Turkey's opposition party wins pivotal local elections

Turks dealt President Tayyip Erdogan and his party their biggest electoral blow in a nationwide local vote that reasserted the opposition as a political force and reinforced Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as the president's chief rival.

France 24

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Turkey's local elections could hint at future President

Turkey is preparing for local elections, with Istanbul a key battleground. Whoever wins the city could dictate the country's future. Incumbent Ekrem Imamoglu is hoping to be re-elected as mayor, setting him up as the 2028 presidential fr...

Al Jazeera

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Chicago sues gunmaker Glock Inc. over illegal guns

The City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc., blaming the gun manufacturer for facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns in the city, as illegal conversion kits have bound found increasingly linked to violent crimes.

Fox News

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Croatia's Dubrovnik tries to reclaim city for locals

The popular Croatian tourist city of Dubrovnik plans to stop issuing new private rental permits as it seeks to lure back locals who have been priced out of its historic Old Town. The U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage site attracts millions of ...

Reuters

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Disneyland wins approval to expand Anaheim resort

Disney won approval from Anaheim city officials to expand the California resort over the next four decades. The company said the new upgrades to the park will include million of dollars for the nearby Anaheim area.

Fox News

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In U.S. first, Alabama executes inmate using nitrogen

The U.S. state of Alabama has carried out a controversial, first-of-its-kind execution using nitrogen gas, despite global backlash to the practice. 58-year-old Kenneth Smith was put to death for his role in a 1988 murder-for-hire.

Al Jazeera

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Thousands rally in the U.S. in support of Israel

Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday for a show of solidarity with Israel in New York, the city with the largest number of Jews in the world outside of the Jewish state, while in Los Angeles local rabbis and Jewish organisations held ...

France 24

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Prosecutors investigate Turkish governments after quake

Turkish gov’t has acknowledged some of its laws & legal procedures may have to be changed or updated after the Turkish people demand answers over their recent tragedy.

Al Jazeera

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NYC Council unveils monkeypox plans

Council members who are a part of the LGBTQ Caucus unveiled what they say is the first major legislative package in the nation to address monkeypox.

Fox News

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State abortion bans and protections take affect

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Different states have laws and protections that will soon go into affect following the Supreme Court decisio...

Bloomberg

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NYC offers monkeypox vaccine in U.S. first

New York City health officials are among the first in the nation to make the monkeypox vaccine available to those most at risk, and have opened a vaccination clinic in Chelsea, but there are already supply issues complicating its rollout.

Fox News

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AZ House Speaker recalls Jan. 6 testimony

Bowers said efforts by Trump’s backers have harmed the nation, undercut trust in elections and the right of people to vote their conscience. "I just think it is horrendous. It’s terrible," Bowers said. "The result of throwing the pebble ...

Fox News

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California signs executive order for crypto

One U.S. state known for being the birthplace of technical innovation is now moving to embrace cryptocurrency as no other state has before. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week to begin crafting regulations fo...

Cheddar News

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California declares 'voice of reason' in abortion debate

Advocates in California are seeking to transform the US state into an abortion haven, as millions of people across the United States may soon need to travel thousands of kilometres in search of care.

Al Jazeera

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Russian politician flees after speaking out

Nina Belyave, a councillor from Voronezh, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Russia after speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine.

EuroNews

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Kidnapped Melitopol mayor brands Russian captors 'zombies'

Ivan Fedorov, held for five days earlier in the war before being freed, met President Macron at the Elysée Palace on Friday during a European trip to appeal for more aid.

France 24

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Athletes, performers exempted from vaccine mandates

New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from the citys vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated baseb...

Scripps News

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Second Ukraine mayor abducted by Russian troops

A Ukraine mayor was abducted by invading Russian forces on Sunday, the second such kidnapping in days, bringing strong condemnation from the European Union.

France 24

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Heavyweight champion, Mayor Klitschko on his 'nightmare'

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko sits down with The National co-host Adrienne Arsenault to talk about the 'nightmare' of living through Russia' invasion of Ukraine.

CBC News