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Lobga Rangzen, 52, set himself on fire in front of the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan on July 2. The Tibetan activist streamed the act live on Facebook to demand freedom for his homeland. His friend Ngawang Tashi said, "Now everybody is talking," as the world finally noticed their cause.
A Senate panel advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney-general on Tuesday. Blanche, who represented Donald Trump in three criminal cases, now leads the Department of Justice. When asked about his relationship with the president, Blanche said, "I'm his lawyer," before quickly correcting to say "was his lawyer" during his hearing.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged on Monday to use the navy to return asylum seekers to France. He called the plan "rescue and return" to stop boat arrivals. However, experts said the proposal is dangerous and unrealistic. They warned it could cause a major diplomatic dispute with the French.
Representative Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday he is dropping his re-election bid in North Carolina. The decision followed a House Ethics Committee recommendation on Monday to censure him for "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers." Edwards said he will finish his current term before leaving office soon.
South Africa is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks following violent anti-immigration protests and the July 31 Ceuta crisis. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said Wednesday that the government wants to address factors causing irregular migration. Leaders will discuss these issues later this month at a summit in Durban, South Africa.
Millions of Indians faced trouble this summer after the Election Commission of India started a special intensive revision of voter rolls. Many citizens got removed from the register despite having valid documents. The commission called these issues logical discrepancies, but people now struggle to prove their identity to get re-enrolled.
An unidentified object caused disruption at Leipzig airport overnight into Wednesday, forcing the suspension of flight operations. Police said they were investigating after the object was seen flying near the airport shortly before midnight. A bomb disposal robot got deployed as part of the search, but the object remains unidentified.
US and Iran officials signaled hope for a Hormuz deal today, though terms remain unclear. President Donald Trump said, “A lot of progress has been made.” While Iran and Oman discuss shipping routes, the strait has stayed shut since 28 February. Many now wait to see if these talks actually succeed.
Andy Burnham released a radical devolution plan last Friday that aims to give mayors more control over public services. The proposal suggests local leaders should manage energy, health, and welfare. Burnham said, "arm's-length agencies should steel themselves." Many experts feel these ideas could help cities grow by using older, historic models.
Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, The Associated Press said. She now prepares for a competitive race against Republican John James. Benson, who defended Michigan election results, said, "Governors are guardrails." Voters will decide the state's future in a closely watched contest this coming November.
Tennessee Democrats face a tough fight in Thursday’s primary after state Republicans redrew the Ninth Congressional District map. The city’s voting power got split across three new seats, making it hard to keep their only House spot. "It has caused such a topsy-turvy atmosphere here," said commentator Otis Sanford.
Michigan, Missouri, and Washington held primary elections on Tuesday. In Michigan, progressives and centrists fought for the Democratic Senate nomination. Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Haley Stevens with 91 percent of votes counted. This race showed a deep divide within the party as voters decided their preferred candidate.