Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the United States (US) election on November 5. Trump’s victory was confirmed after he scooped 277 electoral votes. He defeated Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, who was left behind with 224 votes.
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Suspect in fatal shooting of 8 in Illinois found dead in Texas
A gunman suspected of killing eight people in the city of Joliet, Illinois, has died after a confrontation with law enforcement officials. Police in Joliet said Romeo Nance, 23, is believed to have fatally shot himself after the confrontation near Natalia, Texas.
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Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, people across Florida faced the daunting task of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but many lacked the electricity and fuel to do so. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding, fuel suppliers and power companies are working to get the infrastructure of daily life back up and running, and police are aiding recovery efforts by providing escorts to fuel tankers trying to reach those most in need.
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Sri Lanka’s Political Shift: Can the JVP Deliver the Change Sri Lanka Desperately Needs?
The 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election marked a significant turning point in the island nation’s political landscape, with Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), emerging as the victor. This rise of the JVP to the highest office in the country reflects deeper, long-term shifts in Sri Lankan politics, a result of growing dissatisfaction with traditional political parties and their inability to address the pressing issues facing the country.
