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Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says

A Russian election observer from the liberal opposition Yabloko lost consciousness during an arrest at a St. Petersburg polling station, the party said, amid a tightly controlled parliamentary vote. The election, Russia's first since invading Ukraine, features virtually no opposition and is expected to cement Kremlin power, with observers reporting violations and international monitors excluded.

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Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey opened his party's autumn conference by positioning the Liberal Democrats as a "firewall" against Nigel Farage and Reform, warning that a Conservative-Reform alliance could turn the UK into a "Trump satellite state." The article also notes internal criticism from Lib Dem MPs and polling suggesting many voters are unclear what the party stands for.

Left 2.4

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Revenge of the labor movement: Democrats with union backgrounds aim to retake Congress

The article profiles more than three dozen congressional candidates with union backgrounds, most of them Democrats, as the labor movement seeks to increase working-class representation in Congress. It presents their candidacies as a response to economic inequality and Democratic efforts to rebuild support among working-class voters, while casting Trump's labor record negatively.

Left 4.5

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Republicans fear they have little to offer voters as Congress leaves town

As Congress leaves Washington for the midterm campaign, Republicans fear they have few accomplishments to tout amid high gas prices and voter affordability concerns. GOP senators criticize the party's inaction on cost-of-living issues, while the White House points to tax cuts, border security, and upcoming priorities.

Left 4.2

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Why Trump’s Latino voters are fleeing him

The article examines why Latino support for Trump is falling ahead of the 2026 midterms, focusing on economic strain and disappointment over immigration promises. It interviews a Latino-voter researcher who describes Latinos as a 'swinging giant' now swinging against Trump.

Left 4.5

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Despite Trump poll drops, Newsom urges Democrats not to ‘spike the football’

Gov. Gavin Newsom warns Democrats against overconfidence in the midterms despite Trump's falling poll numbers, pointing to Republican cash advantages and a Supreme Court ruling on coordinated spending. The article details campaign finance figures and includes GOP and expert perspectives on whether the ruling structurally favors Republicans.

Left 1.5

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Russian voters are handed ballot papers with an X already marked in favour of Putin's party as elections are hit by mass fraud claims

Russia began parliamentary elections marked by widespread fraud allegations, including pre-marked ballots for United Russia, ballot stuffing, and pressure on state workers. The vote features virtually no opposition, with anti-war candidates barred or imprisoned, and is taking place amid the war in Ukraine and recent drone strikes. Critics describe it as a sham certain to extend Kremlin dominance.

Left 3.6