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California GOP Faces Near-Extinction After 2026 Midterms; Calls for New Vision

California Republicans have suffered historic losses in the 2026 midterm elections, reducing their congressional delegation to just four seats. With one-party Democratic rule firmly entrenched and state spending soaring, party officials warn that without a new ideological framework centered on economic freedom, the GOP may cease to exist as a viable political force in the Golden State.

高市政権支持率の謎と武部農相疑惑：今週の政治ニュース

週刊文春電子版は11月8日～14日の政界スクープを配信した。高市早苗首相の支持率が下げ止まっている理由や、武部新農水相をめぐる献金疑惑、石破茂前首相による政権批判などが焦点となっている。

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Giorgia Meloni's far-right triumphs in Italy vote

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni won big in Italian elections on Sunday, the first projections suggested, putting her eurosceptic populists on course to take power at the heart of Europe.

Far-right heading for power after Italy vote: exit polls

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni came top in Italian elections on Sunday, the first exit polls suggested, putting her eurosceptic populists on course to take power at the heart of Europe.

Turnout down as far-right eyes historic Italy victory

Voter turnout was down in Italian general elections on Sunday forecast to put a far-right party at the helm of the government for the first time since World War II.

Iranians protest for tenth night, defying judiciary warning

Iranians took to the streets for a tenth consecutive night Sunday, in defiance of a warning from the judiciary, to protest the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in morality police custody.

In Bulgaria, Russophiles celebrate Putin

Wearing T-shirts showing Russian bears, waving flags with "Z" symbols, and holding pictures of Putin aloft -- the Ukraine war has not deterred Bulgarian Russophiles, who rallied in the centre of the country on Sunday to show their support.

UAE agrees to supply Germany with gas, diesel as Scholz tours Gulf

The United Arab Emirates agreed Sunday to supply natural gas and diesel to Germany as part of an "energy security" deal to replace Russian supplies.

Tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims in Ukraine despite war

Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews gathered in the Ukrainian city of Uman for their annual pilgrimage, officials said Sunday, despite authorities asking them to skip the trip because of the war.

Russia vows to fix mistakes after old, sick people mobilised

Russian authorities on Sunday promised to fix the mistakes in their troop call-up for Ukraine, after some public outrage over students, older or sick people being mistakenly ordered to report for duty.

Swiss back pension reform, hiking retirement age for women: projections

Swiss voters appeared set Sunday to narrowly accept the government's divisive pension reform plan, which would raise the retirement age for women, while snubbing a push to ban factory farming.

Iran vows 'decisive action' on wave of women-led protests

Iran's ultra-conservative President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed "decisive action" against the wave of unrest that has rocked the country since the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

In retort to Wagner, 'Mozart' wants to save lives in Ukraine

A volunteer organisation run by ex-soldiers, Mozart says it wants to save lives in Ukraine by offering aid and military training -- choosing its name as a "tongue in cheek" nod to the notorious Russian paramilitary group Wagner.

Swiss vote on factory farm ban, pension reform

Switzerland votes Sunday on a slew of issues, including a proposed ban on factory farming and divisive pension reform that would raise the retirement age for women.

Metallica, Biden and Mariah Carey come together against poverty

Metallica and Mariah Carey on Saturday led an A-list of musicians, and President Joe Biden made a surprise video appearance, as the Global Citizen Festival sought to mobilize action against poverty and climate change.

Ukraine is 'not Nazi', Holocaust survivors tell Putin

Roman Gerstein, an 83-year-old Ukrainian Holocaust survivor, has a blunt riposte for Kremlin justifications of its invasion: "There are no Nazis here."

Who's who in Italy's election

Three former heads of government and two far-right leaders: here in alphabetical order are the five main candidates in Italy's general election on Sunday.

Far-right eyes historic victory as Italy votes

Italians vote Sunday in an election expected to usher in the country's first government led by the far-right since World War II, bringing eurosceptic populists to the heart of Europe.

Iran protesters return to streets, defying deadly crackdown

Protests flared again in Iran Saturday over the death of a woman in morality police custody, despite a crackdown by security forces in which at least 41 people have died, according to official figures.

China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war

China and India on Saturday called at the United Nations for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war, stopping short of robust support for traditional ally Russia.

Lebanon migrant ship death toll rises to 94

Seventeen bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 94, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such episodes.

Russian FM, at UN, slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov bitterly criticized Western nations Saturday over the Ukraine war, telling the United Nations that the United States and its allies sought to "destroy" his country.

Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 90

Thirteen more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sank off the Syrian coast, raising the overall toll to 90, Syrian state television said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.

Ukraine push slowed by rain, river and Russian holdouts

What had been a lightning push by Ukraine to drive Moscow's forces from the eastern Kharkiv region slowed to a brutal slog Saturday, stalled by heavy rain and Russian resistance.

China FM calls on Russia, Ukraine not to let war 'spill over'

China on Saturday at the United Nations urged Russia and Ukraine not to let effects of their war "spill over" and called for a diplomatic resolution.

Death toll of Lebanon migrant ship tragedy rises to 89

Twelve more bodies were recovered Saturday after a boat carrying migrants from Lebanon sunk off Syria's coast, raising the overall toll to 89, Syrian state media said, in one of the eastern Mediterranean's deadliest such shipwrecks.

Russia stiffens penalty for surrender, replaces top general

Russia on Saturday toughened penalties for voluntary surrender and refusal to fight with up to 10 years imprisonment and replaced its top logistics general after a series of setbacks to its seven-month war in Ukraine.

Mali post-coup PM denounces France, salutes Russia at UN

Mali's military-appointed prime minister on Saturday lashed out at France as well as the United Nations in a grievance-filled address over his nation's deteriorating security.

On eve of election, Italy braces for potential far-right win

Italians on Saturday braced for seismic change, on the eve of an election forecast to hand Italy the most right-wing government since World War II.

France's TotalEnergies injects further $1.5 bn into Qatar gas

France's TotalEnergies on Saturday signed a new $1.5 billion deal to help expand Qatar's natural gas production as Europe scrambles to find new energy sources to replace Russian supplies.

Russia replaces top general, pursues breakaway Ukraine polls

Moscow replaced its top logistics general on Saturday after a series of setbacks as Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine voted for a second day on becoming part of Russia.

Harry Styles and other stars raising cash for WHO in Ukraine

British music stars Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, US basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal and other celebrities will donate personal objects for a campaign launched Saturday to support healthcare in Ukraine.

From warriors to grandpa jokes as Italy readies to vote

Italians were on Saturday braced for seismic change, on the eve of an election forecast to hand Italy the most right-wing government since World War II.

Neighbouring Russia, Latvians prep for war

When war erupted in Ukraine, the head of Latvia's fashion chamber Dita Danosa did not hesitate to become an army reservist, swapping her usually stylish clothes for military fatigues.

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