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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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Thousands rally in Argentina to support ex-leader Kirchner

Supporters of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner -- on trial for alleged corruption -- gathered across the country on Saturday, with police using tear gas and water cannon in the capital Buenos Aires.

Libya clashes death toll rises to 32, and 159 wounded: ministry

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict.

Two US Navy warships transit through Taiwan Strait

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island.

Egypt dims lights to boost foreign reserves

An economic crisis spurred by the Ukraine war is casting darkness upon Egypt's streets, as the government dims lights to free up energy for export and bolster hard currency reserves.

In Germany, the stuttering bid to jumpstart coal plants

A year after the last wisps of smoke disappeared into the skies from the imposing chimneys of the Moorburg coal plant, hopes had grown that the mothballed site would see new life as Germany scrambles to secure energy supplies.

Bolsonaro, Lula set to face off in Brazil presidential election debate

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to face his biggest rival for the presidency, popular leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Sunday for a debate ahead of October elections, after days of uncertainty over whether they would participate.

Libya clashes kill 23, spark fears of new war

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 23 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli on Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new armed conflict.

Libya clashes kill 13, spark fears of new war

Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 13 people and damaged six hospitals in Tripoli on Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new armed conflict.

Fresh shelling at Ukraine nuclear plant sparks radiation fears

Ukraine and Russia traded fresh accusations of shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, as its operator warned of the risk of a radioactive leak.

Serbia, Kosovo reach free movement agreement: EU

Serbia and Kosovo have agreed on an arrangement for free movement between their countries, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced Saturday.

Tunisia, Morocco recall envoys in W. Sahara tit-for-tat

Tunisia announced Saturday the recall of its ambassador to Morocco for consultations, a day after the kingdom did the same in response to Tunisia's president hosting the Polisario movement's leader.

Libya clashes kill 12, spark fears of new war

Clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in Libya's capital Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new conflict.

Japan vows billions at Africa investment conference

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Saturday pledged $30 billion over three years for Africa in a virtual address to a development conference in Tunis aiming to counter China's growing continental influence.

Angola pays homage to ex-leader dos Santos amid vote dispute

Angolans started paying their final respect to former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos on Saturday as the veteran strongman's historically dominant party emerged from its worst electoral result.

Tunisia recalls Morocco envoy in W. Sahara row

Tunisia said Saturday it would recall its ambassador from Morocco for consultations, a day after the kingdom did the same in response to Tunisia's president hosting the Polisario movement's head.

Civilians wounded in clashes in Libyan capital

Rival Libyan groups exchanged gunfire in the Libyan capital Saturday, wounding civilians and raising fears of all-out conflict in a country facing a grave political crisis.

Armed clashes break out in Libyan capital

Rival Libyan groups exchanged gunfire in the Libyan capital overnight Friday-Saturday, an AFP correspondent said, raising fears of all-out conflict in a country facing a grave political crisis.

Dutch bus out asylum-seekers at crisis-hit centre

Hundreds of asylum-seekers have been evacuated from a crisis-hit migrant centre to shelters across the Netherlands after having slept there in the open for days, officials said on Saturday.

Sanna Marin, from youngest elected leader to 'partying PM'

Since Sanna Marin became Finland's youngest prime minister in December 2019, the "child from a poor family" has risen to become the Nordic country's most popular leader of government in the 21st century.

Angola's opposition rejects initial poll results

Angola's opposition leader Friday rejected preliminary election results that suggest President Joao Lourenco will stay in power despite the country's most competitive polls since independence.

UN 'closer than ever' to high seas biodiversity treaty

UN member states edged closer Friday to finalizing a treaty to protect the high seas following two weeks of negotiations, but several disputes still needed to be overcome to reach agreement.

TotalEnergies to sell stake in war-linked Russian gas field

French energy firm TotalEnergies said Friday it was divesting its stake in a Russian gas field that was reported this week to be providing fuel that ends up in Russian fighter jets.

Macron calls for 'new pact' with Algeria in reconciliation visit

President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "new pact" with Algeria and "truth and recognition" of the past, on day two of a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties.

Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms

European electricity prices soared to new records on Friday, presaging a bitter winter as Russia's invasion of Ukraine inflicts economic pain across the continent.

'Not coping': Crisis at overcrowded Dutch asylum centre

Asylum seeker Lawrence resigned himself to another night sleeping outside near an overcrowded Dutch refugee centre, as aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis at the facility where a three-month-old baby recently died.

Stocks slump after Fed chair vows tough inflation fight

Stock slumped on Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell pledged to act "forcefully" against soaring inflation in a battle that will be painful for American families and businesses.

Russians, Belarusians caught in the crossfire in Ukraine

Belarusian political refugee Karyna Patsiomkina thought she would be out of harm's way when she moved into a flat in Bucha, a lush suburb north of Kyiv, in early February.

Ukraine nuclear plant back online as inspection prepared

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant occupied by Moscow's troops came back online on Friday afternoon, the state operator said, after Kyiv claimed it was cut from the national power grid by Russian shelling.

Outage ends at Ukraine nuclear plant, as international inspection prepared

Russia's only female cosmonaut says 'ready' for Crew Dragon flight

Russia's only active female cosmonaut, Anna Kikina, said Friday she was ready for her upcoming flight to the International Space Station aboard Space X's Crew Dragon.

Finns urged to take fewer saunas amid energy crunch

Finns are being urged to turn down their thermostats this winter, take shorter showers and spend less time in their beloved saunas, as Europe faces an energy crunch following Russia's war in Ukraine.

Macron looks to past and future on Algeria visit to mend ties

French President Emmanuel Macron paid his respects at a European cemetery in Algeria on Friday, the second day of a visit aimed at turning a "new page" in often difficult ties.

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