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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, during a campaign event in the Astoria neighbourhood of Queens on Monday.
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The New York Times

Mamdani elected New York mayor, capping stunning ascent

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Zohran Mamdani, a once unheralded state lawmaker from Queens whose affordability platform and charisma fuelled a meteoric political rise, has become the 111th mayor of New York.

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Abigail Spanberger was elected Virginia's governor in a night of victories for the Democrats. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Joseph Ax, Tim Reid and Maria Tsvetkova

Democrats sweep first major test of Trump's second term

A series of US elections has offered a barometer of how Americans are responding to Donald Trump's tumultuous nine months in office.

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Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani, right, and his wife Rama Duwaji react to supporters during an election night watch party.
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US Politics
Peta Rasdien

Mamdani’s cutting four-word message for Donald Trump

A jubilant Zohran Mamdani has taken a pointed swipe at the US President after claiming victory in the New York City mayoral election.

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Donald Trump takes aim at Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor race nears closing.
US Politics
The Washington Post

Trump lashes out at Mamdani in NYC mayor race

As New Yorkers head to the polls, President Donald Trump has ignited outrage by branding Jewish voters who back Democrat Zohran Mamdani ‘stupid’ amid a heated mayoral fight.

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Zohran Mamdani could become New York's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations. (AP PHOTO)
US Politics
Staff Writers

NYC voters choose next mayor as Mamdani faces Cuomo

Young democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is facing off against former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a battle to run the largest US city.

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President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney in 2004.
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US Politics
The New York Times

Powerful, dangerous, influential: Cheney’s defining legacy

He was influential, key to the US war on terror in response to the 9/11 attacks and once accidentally shot his friend while aiming for a bird. Dick Cheney dies aged 84.

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Charlie Kirk’s bitter enemy is now becoming his successor.
Opinion
The New York Times

Charlie Kirk’s bitter enemy is now becoming his successor

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Nick Fuentes’ sneering, proudly transgressive attitude has made him a hero to legions of mostly young men who resent all forms of political gatekeeping. 

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Zohran Mamdani energised younger and more progressive voters but alarmed more moderate Democrats.
Politics
Kanishka Singh and Daniel Trotta

Trump makes huge threat to NYC if Mamdani wins

Native New Yorker Donald Trump is injecting himself further into the city's mayoral race by making a grim vow.

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Will New York become Donald Trump’s next target if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected the Big Apple’s next mayor on November 4?
US Politics
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE (Associated Press)

Trump backs Cuomo, threatens cuts if Mamdani wins NYC

The US President made his comments in a television interview before posting to Truth Social that New Yorkers ‘really have no choice’ but to vote for former governor Andrew Cuomo.

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CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia hasn't sought US export licences for the Chinese market.
US Politics
Alexandra Alper

Trump blocks global access to Nvidia AI chip

Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility that Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chip for artificial intelligence could be sold to China.

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Donald Trump has sat down with US 60 Minutes.
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US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Nuclear option’: Trump’s massive threat in major interview

US President Donald Trump has warned the US could soon ‘go to hell’, in a major interview where he discussed China, Ukraine, Russia, tariffs, the Government shutdown and immigration.

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Seth Meyers has incurred the wrath of Donald Trump after a copping a satirical spray on TV.
Culture
Staff Writers

Donald Trump slams Seth Meyers as 'deranged lunatic'

Donald Trump has labelled comedian Seth Meyers a ‘no-talent lunatic’ after he mocked the US president for his remarks about electric catapults.

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Chris Wright has clarified Donald Trump’s remarks on nuclear testing.
US Politics
The New York Times

Trump’s nuclear test order sparks confusion, US clarifies

After Donald Trump’s explosive remarks on restarting nuclear testing, the US Secretary of Energy has clarified what the controversial order really means.

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President Donald Trump made the announcement moments before meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US Politics
The New York Times

Trump’s call to resume nuclear tests revives Cold War debate

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump’s unexpected declaration that he was ordering the US military to resume nuclear testing has prompted visions of a return to the worst days of the Cold War.

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Donald Trump says radical Islamists are responsible for the mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria.
World
DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN and AAMER MADHANI

‘Guns-a-blazing’: Trump’s threat over Christian slaughter

Donald Trump says the US military could go 'guns-a-blazing' into Nigeria, accusing the government there of allowing the slaughter of Christians.

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