US share market takes nosedive after midterms

The US share market has taken a plunge in the wake of the Democrats' victory in the midterm elections, fuelled by fears of tighter AI regulation.

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Three Justice Department officials, including man behind Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe, resign since brutal midterm losses

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Three high-profile officials have resigned from the Justice Department in the days since the midterms, including Jason Reding Quiñones, the senior federal prosecutor who led a sprawling investigation into President Donald Trump’s political foes.

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Carney says Canada welcomes ‘any moves’ to restore free trade after U.S. midterms

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war.

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The final day of voting begins in New Zealand's election as an unusual law bans any talk of politics

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Polling places have opened in New Zealand for the final day of voting in the country’s…

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Malami, Kebbi govt trade words over attacks at ADC rally

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The Kebbi State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Abubakar Malami, has condemned alleged attacks, intimidation and destruction of property during the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Birnin Kebbi.

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What led to Susie Wiles' firing within 3 days of Trump's midterm loss? 'Ice maiden' was Trump's longest serving chief of staff

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In a social media post, President Trump announced that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as the White House chief of staff. Miller has served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy and as a homeland security adviser, playing an integral role in the administration's hard-line immigration and deportation policies.

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Victorian election hot seats: Melbourne’s west promised $400m in new transport services

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Labor has a chequered history on delivering better bus services, and in Melbourne’s western suburbs public transport has long been a source of frustration.

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