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French Constitutional Council Blocks Under‑15 Social‑Media Ban
The top court strikes down a bill that would prohibit social‑media access for children under 15, citing a breach of freedom of expression
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Zambia's Electoral Commission Suspends Presidential Election Vote Count
Allegations of violence against poll workers and ballot theft prompt halt
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Zambia suspends vote count nationwide amid reports of violence, ballot theft
Reported by france24.com and IOL section feed for News. First detected August 14, 2026 at 12:38 UTC.
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Zambia stops vote count over violence against officials
Reported by PerthNow and The South African. First detected August 14, 2026 at 12:10 UTC.
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Nigel Farage wins controversial by‑election on the English coast, securing 63 % of the vote amid a boycott by all major parties.
In a turnout that drew little attention from the leading political parties, the far‑right candidate captured the seat with an overwhelming majority.
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1.9m PVCs collected for Osun governorship election – INEC
Reported by Premium Times Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 14, 2026 at 07:54 UTC.
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Nigel Farage Wins Clacton By‑Election, Count Binface Comes Second
The former UKIP leader leads Reform U.K. in a special election he triggered, defeating his comedic rival.
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Nigel Farage Wins Back Parliamentary Seat in Clacton By‑Election
The anti‑immigration Reform UK leader defeated comic‑opponent Count Binface on 14 August 2026, amid a widely mocked contest that saw his seat vacated a month earlier to trigger the election.
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Trump and Australian Prime Minister Albanese Hold Overnight Call, Reaffirm AUKUS and Discuss Tariffs and Critical Minerals
Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese spoke late Thursday, confirming the AUKUS pact while tariff talks made little headway and critical minerals featured on the agenda.
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Reform UK's Farage faces off against Count Binface in election
Reported by france24.com and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 13, 2026 at 09:54 UTC.
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Nigel Farage forces Clacton by‑election amid financial‑declaration pressure
The right‑wing populist forced a by‑election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after mounting scrutiny of his financial disclosures.
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Zambians vote Thursday in a general election
President Hichilema faces a test as voters confront a cost‑of‑living crisis, while opposition forces teeter on division