'Bitter and combative': Mamdani and Cuomo duke it out in NY mayoral debate

• Oct 17, 2025, 11:04 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 17: In rare comments, the head of Britain's MI5 warns that China is a daily national security threat, sparking outrage over why charges were dropped against two men accused of spying on Britain for China. Also: the first New York mayoral debate took place with the cost of living, rent and Israel taking centre stage. Plus: the British Museum will roll out the pink carpet this weekend for its inaugural fundraising Pink Ball!

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Centrist outsider Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending socialist rule

• 1:02 AM

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Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s presidential election on Sunday, preliminary results showed, in a surprise victory that ended 20 years of dominance by the left-wing Movement Toward Socialism party. His win reflected growing anger over the coun

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