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Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, setting up a high-stakes November clash with Susan Collins
Graham Platner, a political newcomer dogged by personal scandals, secured the Democratic nomination for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat in Maine, setting up a November election against Republican incumbent Susan Collins that could determine control of the chamber.

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Hormuz burns, Belfast smoulders

Trump strikes Iran after helicopter downing as Europe tightens pressure on Israel

A downed American helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz pushed Washington and Tehran into a sharper, more dangerous exchange. Europe also moved more openly against Israeli settlement policy, while AI firms rushed toward Wall Street and Belfast struggled to contain violence after a knife attack.

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The Middle East after Gaza

Direct U.S. military strikes on Iran represent a severe escalation that threatens to unravel the informal de-escalation mechanisms underpinning the fragile regional calm, moving the conflict into a new, more dangerous phase.

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, setting up a high-stakes November clash with Susan Collins