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Can Trump legally stop federal funding to New York City if Mamdani wins?
Trump threw his support behind Cuomo and threatened to cut funding to the city if Mamdani won the mayoral election.
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Crimes against children in conflict zones surge in 2024: NGO
One in five children live in conflict zones and 520 million exposed to war, a record high.
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Will Trump’s support win Cuomo last-minute surge – or could it hurt him?
President Trump endorses Cuomo for New York mayor. But will his support help or hinder the former Democrat's campaign?
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What does the New York mayor do?
New Yorkers are electing a new mayor as President Trump threatens to cut federal funds if his pick loses.
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Could Trump curb voters’ rights before 2026 US midterms?
President Trump seeks to change US voting mechanisms before next year's elections.
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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
A divisive political figure, the Republican led the Bush administration's 'war on terror' and invasion of Iraq.
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‘Russia will not attack any other European country’: Albanian PM Edi Rama
Al Jazeera interviews the Western Balkans leader as fears rise across Europe of a spillover effect from the Ukraine war.
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Videos document alleged atrocities in Tanzania crackdown
Tanzanian activists say graphic videos offer proof government forces killed dozens of people protesting election result.
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US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea
Defense Secretary Hegseth says North Korea to remain main focus but US soldiers could be directed elsewhere in region.
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NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake
The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics.
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Doha declaration ‘booster shot for development’ amid global uncertainty: UN
UN chief tells Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar that 700 million people live in extreme poverty.
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Chess world roiled by Naroditsky’s ‘unexpected’ death
Sudden passing of respected grandmaster and gifted communicator of chess leads to allegations of ‘cyberbullying’.
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Video: Typhoon floods wash away cars and shipping containers in Philippines
Cars and shipping containers were washed away by floods caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines.
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Freed Palestinian prisoners reunited with families in Gaza
Heartwarming scenes unfolded in Gaza as Israel released five Palestinian prisoners, reuniting them with their families.
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NYC mayoral election live: Polls open as Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off
Mayoral race pits Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two people as it batters Philippines
Storm causes havoc as it hits centre of the country, displacing hundreds of thousands.
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A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum
After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.
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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold funding.
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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat
At his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threa
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Nick Smith Jr, Lakers stun Blazers without injured James, Doncic and Reaves
Unheralded Nick Smith Jr led the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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