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Historic Puerto Rico Election Sees Pro-Statehood Candidate Leading

Jenniffer González leads Puerto Rico's gubernatorial race; statehood favored in referendum, signaling potential political shift.

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Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words

Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.

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Thousands of lives will be lost if Kyiv denied permission to use western weapons in Russia, Zelenskyy says – as it happened

Ukraine president expected to reiterate plea to use western weapons deep inside Russia when he meets Joe Biden

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Scientists slam ‘indefensible’ axing of Nasa’s $450m Viper moon rover

In an open letter to the US Congress, experts say decision will undermine lunar exploration for the next decade

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft wants Congress to pass "a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute" to prevent AI-generated scams and abuse

Microsoft calls on the US Congress to pass a comprehensive deepfake fraud statute to prevent cybercriminals from leveraging AI capabilities to cause harm.

Windows Central

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress and receives a very mixed reception: expert Q&A

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, travelled to Washington this week for a series of high-level meetings. At the invitation of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, he addressed a joint session of the US Congress.

The Conversation

Netanyahu’s claims before the US Congress: Facts or falsehoods?

PM defends Israel’s war on Gaza, suggesting Israel has minimised civilian losses. What do the facts say?

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Israel PM To Rally US Congress Support Amid Tensions With Biden

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress Wednesday, seeking to rally support at a time of tensions between his country and its main military backer over the war in Gaza.

International Business Times

Israel’s Netanyahu in the US: What to know about the visit, protests

Prime minister will seek to shore up US support for Israel, keep his governing coalition happy and dodge protesters.

Al Jazeera

Defiant Netanyahu To Face US Congress Amid Gaza Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday as he fights off intense pressure to quickly cut a Gaza war ceasefire deal with Hamas.

International Business Times

‘No right to interfere’: Pakistan hits back at US over election scrutiny

US House resolution calls for probe into Pakistan’s February vote, which former PM Imran Khan’s PTI alleged was rigged.

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How reciting the Pledge of Allegiance became a sacred, patriotic ritual

The Continental Congress, the legislative body for the newly declared United States, adopted an official flag on June 14, 1777. The delegates resolved that “the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a…

The Conversation

Israel's Netanyahu To Address US Congress On July 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address lawmakers in the US Congress on July 24, Republican party leaders announced Thursday.

International Business Times

Israel Denies Netanyahu To Address US Congress Over Jewish Holiday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday denied American media reports that he will address the US Congress on June 13, amid mounting pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas.

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International Business Times

Israel's Netanyahu To Address US Congress On June 13: US Media

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on June 13, media reported Monday, amid mounting pressure for the American ally and Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Address US Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress, clarifying Israel's stance on conflict. Democrats scrutinized over concerns on Israel's m...

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Affirm Support For Taiwan Against China's 'Aggression'

A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.

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Netanyahu To Address U.S. Congress Soon, Johnson Confirms

Israeli PM Netanyahu's upcoming speech to U.S. Congress on Israel-Palestine conflict and regional implications.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene To Push Vote To Oust House Speaker

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene challenges Speaker Johnson's position, sparking intense debate and attention within the US Congress.

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Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar

As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: How are we to fund defence spending?

In a dangerous world, it is all to the good that the Prime Minister has committed an extra £500 million to help defend Ukraine — a useful adjunct to the billions committed by the US Congress — and intends to increase military spending to 2.5 per cent of national income…

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US Congress Passes Ukraine Aid After Months Of Delay

US Congress passes .6 billion aid package to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, reaffirming commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: who will finance Ukraine’s defence?

With US funding stalled in Congress, how else might Ukraine be armed?

Android Central

A US TikTok ban could be one step closer to reality following House vote

TikTok may face a potential ban in the United States after the House voted on a new bill, which still has to go through the Senate.

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US Congress Faces Shutdown, Impeachment, And Border Issues

Explore the challenges facing the US Congress, from government shutdown threats to impeachment inquiries and border security debates.

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