What the New York mayor’s race is revealing about the Democratic party
• Nov 2, 2025, 3:57 PM
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New Yorkers head to the polls to elect a new mayor on Tuesday, with 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a “democratic socialist”, the strong favourite to win. His two rivals are the Republican outsider, Curtis Sliwa, and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. According to our France24 International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert, if Zohran Mamdani wins could be the template for a new type of democratic party going forward.
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Former US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84
• 11:42 AM
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Former US vice president Dick Cheney died age 84, his family announced on Tuesday. Cheney served as defence chief during the Persian Gulf War under president George H.W. Bush before returning to public life under president George W. Bush during which he
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3 reasons why Zohran Mamdani could win New York’s mayoral race
• 10:38 AM
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As New Yorkers cast their ballots, Zohran Mamdani stands out as the young, dynamic, and unapologetically progressive candidate energising voters with his bold agenda; tackling the cost of living, making childcare free, and raising taxes on the rich. His
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Is New York candidate Zohran Mamdani too far left?
• 9:41 AM
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In New York’s mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani leads among young voters with bold plans to cut living costs and make public transport free. Backed by AOC and Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Socialist faces fierce attacks from President Trump, who calls him a
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Trump threatens to cut federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race
• 8:57 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would hold back federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday's mayoral election. Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running
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New York set to elect socialist Mamdani as mayor, setting up clash with Trump
• 3:21 AM
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New Yorkers are projected to elect leftist Zohran Mamdani as mayor on Tuesday, a move seen as opening a new front in opposition to President Donald Trump and risking retaliation against his hometown. Off-year gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jerse
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Jamaica rallies to aid survivors after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation
• 12:32 AM
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Nearly a week after Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as one of the island’s strongest storms on record, authorities are rushing aid to devastated communities. The storm has killed at least 32 people in Jamaica and more than 60 across the Caribbean, Infor
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