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‘I feel very powerful and very scared’: Pennsylvanians face pressure of voting in key swing state

The state has 19 electoral votes and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held a blitz of rallies on eve of election

The Guardian - US

Over 4,000 overseas voters’ ballots challenged in Pennsylvania

Challenges in key state aren’t valid, says ACLU, and appear to be mass effort through mail-merge process

The Guardian - US

Schools must create ‘inclusive’ spaces to tackle absence epidemic – Phillipson

The Education Secretary made her comments in a speech to hundreds of school and academy trust leaders in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

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South Texas County Turns Red After 132 Years as GOP Flips Key Seats in the Historically Blue Region

Trump won Starr County with 57.7% of the support, flipping a longtime Democratic stronghold as GOP gains ground with Latino voters

Latin Times

First Thing: Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Harris calls on her supporters to stay engaged in the fight for US democracy. Plus, prosecutors to drop criminal cases against Trump

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police seize record cocaine haul in banana shipment from Ecuador

Partner in company due to receive shipment arrested after 13 tonnes of drug discovered at port of Algeciras

The Guardian - UK

Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway

Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down

The Guardian - US

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Crackdown on drugs planned for HMP Manchester after damning inspection

The prison, previously known as Strangeways, was found to be in urgent need of improvement, with ‘catastrophic levels’ of drugs and organised crime.

The Independent UK

Trump’s return to White House means abortion rights face new chapter of peril

A nationwide abortion ban could become a reality, and access to other forms of reproductive healthcare are at risk

The Guardian - US

‘Amazing awaits’: Crypto leaders rejoice as Bitcoin rallies following Trump blowout win

Bitcoin smashed through its previous all-time high as Trump’s victory became clear on Tuesday night.

Fortune

Judge refuses to block nation's third scheduled nitrogen execution

A judge on Wednesday refused to stop the nation’s third scheduled execution by nitrogen gas that is planned in Alabama for later this month

The Independent UK

Biden ‘rushing’ billions in aid to Ukraine as Trump win fuels uncertainty

Zelenskyy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has criticised the scale of US support for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Minnesota Man Kills Girlfriend While House-Sitting, Informs Vacationing Homeowner Over Snapchat: Cops

A Minnesota man accused of killing his girlfriend while house-sitting Saturday allegedly informed the vacationing homeowner over Snapchat.

Latin Times

Trump is able to ‘look past’ criticisms of him, says Labour minister

Pat McFadden say he thinks UK and US governments will ‘get on well’ despite past comments by senior Labour figures

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Evening Standard

Australia to bring in 'world first' social media ban for under-16s

‘Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it,’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Evening Standard

Cuba left in total darkness as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid

Forecasters warn Category 3 hurricane could bring ‘life-threatening’ storm surges amid widespread blackouts in Cuba

Al Jazeera

South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine

President Yoon signals shift based on Pyongyang’s support for Russia and says would ‘prioritise defensive weapons’.

Top News

Cuba Reels After Category 3 Hurricane Hits Power Grid

Cuba grapples with aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, focusing on recovery and safety amidst heightened hurricane season projections.

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The Guardian - AU

US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris

Donald Trump is set to equal his vote total from the 2020 US presidential election, but Kamala Harris will fall far short of the 81 million who voted for Biden

The Independent UK

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

Cuba is reeling after a powerful Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and fierce winds knocked out the country’s power grid

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Cardi B ranted hurricanes were punishment for voters who chose Donald Trump

In a social media post that was quickly deleted, Cardi B ranted hurricanes were punishment for voters who chose Donald Trump.

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Democratic nominee calls on US citizens shattered by election result to ‘organize, mobilize and stay engaged’

The Independent UK

Poll suggests 41% of GP practices are limiting appointments

The survey comes after family doctors voted in August for collective action, which they warned could last for months.

The Independent UK

Jewish death row inmate granted new trial over claims that judge was antisemitic

A Texas appeals court has ordered a new trial for Randy Halprin because of antisemitic bias by the judge in his case

The Independent UK

Fewer 18-year-olds from UK apply to most selective universities and courses

The number of applicants for medicine courses has fallen to the lowest point since 2020, Ucas figures show.

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