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iol.co.za | 57 min. ago NEW

Helen Zille’s minstrel show, the Gusheshe and the insult to the Black voter

DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille arrived at Nasrec in a Gusheshe. Ayanda Mdluli argues the car carries a history of township crime and fear, and that using it as a campaign prop is no substitute for a plan for Black voters.

newyorker.com | 1 hrs. 21 min. ago

The Republicans’ Remarkably Bad Midterm Campaigns

Things were going poorly even before Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ran the most offensive ad of the year.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 hrs. 27 min. ago

Robert Kraft’s anti-hate group raises $32m at gala with Tom Brady, Jon Bon Jovi and 800 guests

More than 800 guests gathered at New York’s Waldorf Astoria on October 21, 2026, for an evening that combined celebrity appearances, philanthropy and a campaign against antisemitism and discrimination. The inaugural benefit gala of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, raised more than $32 million.

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 28 min. ago

7 nastiest moments of a mean campaign season

Election season is known for fiery policy exchanges and personal attacks, but November’s midterms have been marked by notable moments that have been criticized for going beyond the pale. From a controversial campaign ad in Ohio to a candidate telling his opponent to “shut up” on the debate stage, closely contested battleground races have become...

scmp.com | 1 hrs. 49 min. ago

Beijing pledges to back Taiwan’s pro-unification ‘patriots’ as it marks key anniversary

Beijing pledged to support pro-unification forces in Taiwan on Sunday as it mounted a concerted publicity campaign on Sunday to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule over the island. October 25 was formally established by Beijing last year as an official memorial date known as “Taiwan Restoration Day”.

Speaking at an event in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province, on Sunday, Song Tao, the head of Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said the memorial day highlighted...

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 13 min. ago

JSP will win all 10 divisions it contests in Vizianagaram, says party leader Avanapu Vikram

The party campaigns door to door for its candidate Kalla Rupa in Division 13

dw.com | 2 hrs. 25 min. ago

Gadi Eisenkot campaigns on Moroccan roots in challenge to Netanyahu

As Israel prepares to vote, Gadi Eisenkot is leveraging his Moroccan heritage in Likud strongholds such as Sderot. From historical divides to October 7, identity and trauma are redefining the city's political loyalties.

thestar.com | 2 hrs. 29 min. ago

Brad Bradford made a big promise to transform Toronto's water management. Here's what experts say

The proposal caused a spectacle between the two leading contenders in Toronto's mayoral race. It's a lot, it's complicated and it's all in the midst of heavy campaigning during a dead heat race where one key player has yet to…

nytimes.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

[$] He Took Big Risks to Make Billions. He Wants Georgia Voters to Bet on Him.

Rick Jackson’s run for governor as a political nobody was his latest gamble. The campaign has brought scrutiny to the businesses that made him a fortune.

nytimes.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

[$] An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

dailymail.com | 4 hrs. 34 min. ago

Clash of the presidents: Obama and Trump lock horns in explosive midterm showdown as savage barbs fly and campaign battle reaches fever pitch

Barack Obama and Donald Trump traded savage insults on the campaign trail, with Obama mocking Trump's lavish White House renovations and accusing him of enriching himself.

bbc.co.uk | 5 hrs. 29 min. ago

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".

smh.com.au | 5 hrs. 44 min. ago

‘Petrol’s paid for’: Carroll kicks off re-election campaign in Geelong

The slogan printed on the coach’s rear – “New Premier, New Direction” – is about as subtle as the bright red bus itself, as Carroll attempts to distance himself from his predecessors.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 5 hrs. 52 min. ago

Scottish bagpiper Elliot Wilson raised £19,000 after an alleged attack in Edinburgh

Elliot Wilson, a 12-year-old bagpiper, raised £19,000 following an unfortunate incident while busking in Edinburgh. After being attacked by a group, he launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover damages to his kilt and case. The public response exceeded expectations, with over a thousand donations contributing to the total amount raised.

Elliot decided to donate all funds to Preston Lodge pipe band to support its activities and expenses.

cbsnews.com | 9 hrs. 22 min. ago

10/24: CBS Weekend News

West Coast braces for more flooding; Obama campaigns for Democrats.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 9 hrs. 24 min. ago

Frogan Crowdfunds Legal Fees: Twitch streamer faces $73K bill; fundraiser hits $45,491

Twitch streamer Frogan is seeking donations after Ethan Klein’s company voluntarily dismissed its copyright lawsuit against her on September 8, 2026. Frogan says she still owes $73,000 in legal fees, with total expenses exceeding $100,000. Her GoFundMe campaign has a $200,000 target. Although the dismissal offers relief after more than a year of litigation, it was without prejudice, meaning the company could potentially refile the lawsuit.

dw.com | 10 hrs. 17 min. ago

Nigeria: Tinubu launches reelection bid amid economic woes

President Bola Tinubu promised "a better tomorrow" for Nigerians while kicking off his next electoral campaign, while also blaming his rivals for poverty plaguing Africa's most populous nation.

nytimes.com | 13 hrs. 54 min. ago

[$] Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

thehill.com | 15 hrs. 30 min. ago

Obama endorses Nixon, Jolly in last-minute campaign boost

Former President Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates in Florida's Senate and gubernatorial races less than two weeks ahead of the midterm elections. Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly and Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon both shared videos of Obama showing support for their campaigns Saturday morning on social platform X. “Real change starts when...

abcnews.com | 15 hrs. 36 min. ago

Nigerian president launches reelection bid during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has launched his reelection campaign during a cost-of-living crisis and a fractured opposition

nytimes.com | 18 hrs. 7 min. ago

[$] She Was Punched After Heckling Trump. No One Has Been Charged.

Blake Miley yelled “fascist” as President Trump spoke at a midterm campaign rally. She knew the risk she was taking, but the violence that followed “was not right,” she said.

nypost.com | 19 hrs. 3 min. ago

Bay Area leaders go nuclear on 49ers owner Jed York about prostitution bust: ‘Give the money back. Open the file.’

The group’s demands extend beyond campaign cash. It wants to unseal the full arrest record.

abcnews.com | 20 hrs. 4 min. ago

AOC can draw a crowd. The midterms will test whether her politics can win before 2028

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing big crowds as she campaigns for progressive Democrats before the Nov. 3 election

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 19 min. ago

Konaseema Centre for Migration to launch campaign against fake agents, agencies

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 20 hrs. 29 min. ago

Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail for US midterms amid speculation over 2028 presidential bid

theguardian.com | 21 hrs. 27 min. ago

Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data

Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaignersA banking lobby group has been accused of cherrypicking data and trying to mislead the British government by claiming a tax rise for banks at next week’s budget would leave London less competitive than rival financial hubs.UK Finance, which represents banks including Lloyds, JP Morgan and Revolut, commissions an annual report tallying up all the taxes shouldered by a large bank, including corporation tax, social security, VAT and bank-specific levies.

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nypost.com | 21 hrs. 39 min. ago

AOC stops by In-N-Out burger during California campaign trip

Campaigning for lefty candidates all over the country sure does work up an appetite, as AOC proved when she stopped by an In-N-Out burger stand in California.

thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 59 min. ago

BJP to launch campaign in Dakshina Kannada to counter misinformation over SIR

It will be held between October 25 and November 30 as part of national campaign by the party

thehill.com | 22 hrs. 11 min. ago

Jennings: Ramaswamy's campaign tactics 'worst politics you could imagine'

Republican commentator Scott Jennings took a swipe at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) for using a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. The ad, which Ramaswamy’s campaign is now spending $4 million to broadcast statewide, features Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of being a “liar” her whole...

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

[$] Why Brazil’s Election Could Come Down to Crime

Ana Ionova examines how the Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is making crime and safety the center of his campaign, following a right-wing playbook from other Latin American countries.

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

[$] They Were Accused of Illegal Fishing. They Ended Up in ICE Detention.

In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.

scmp.com | 1 days ago

Israeli election campaign turns ugly with jibes, attacks against candidates

Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion.

The electioneering has at times turned personal, with some candidates who...

mirror.co.uk | 1 days ago

Schoolgirls too scared to wear skirts demand ban on uniforms in porn

Students at The Cooper School are campaigning to ban school uniforms in pornography, arguing the depiction sexualises real schoolgirls and fuels street harassment.

kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 23, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on October 23, 2026.

abcnews.com | 1 days ago

Obama is set to campaign with Democrats in Ohio and Michigan as he ramps up midterm efforts

Barack Obama is set to campaign with Democrats running for the U.S. Senate in Ohio and Michigan

al-monitor.com | 1 days ago

As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly

Days ahead of close-fought Israeli elections, campaigns have gone into overdrive with poor-taste jibes and inflammatory attacks against candidates, sometimes crossing red lines. Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’

The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from MuskJames Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.”Talarico held a campaign rally on Friday at the University of Texas at Austin, packing an auditorium at his alma mater with hundreds of students and other supporters, who cheered, whooped and waved campaign signs.

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dailymail.com | 1 days ago

RICHARD KAY: How 'the land of a hundred thousand welcomes' has become a sewer of anti-Semitism

Events have prompted the New York-based Anti-Defamation League, which campaigns against bigotry and racism, to warn that anti-Semitism in the country was a 'disaster waiting to happen'.

thehill.com | 1 days ago

Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk ups his midterm spending in final stretch The tech mogul has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. © Susan Walsh, Associated Press America PAC, which Musk launched...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Online safety laws have failed to protect children in UK, Ofcom admits

Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’ as online regulator issues review of first nine months of new regimeLandmark online safety measures have failed to limit the proportion of children suffering harm from social media, the UK’s online regulator has admitted, in an assessment branded “staggering” by campaigners.The proportion of children being fed unsafe content that often left them frightened, confused and upset, was almost unchanged, according to an Ofcom review of the first nine months of supposedly strict requirements on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

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