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Trump celebrates shock endorsement ahead of US midterms
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A shock endorsement in Michigan just days before the US midterm elections has been welcomed by President Trump. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens backed Republican, Mike Rogers, rather than her own party's candidate, Abdul El- Sayed. Also: Hamas says at least eight people have been killed during Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Thousands participate in demonstrations in Germany over the cost of living and spending on education. Buddhists in Bhutan gather to build 108 structures in 24 hours in order to bless a "mindfulness" city. We hear from Karl Bushby, the British former paratrooper who is finally home after 28 years. And 20-year...
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A democratic congresswoman in a key battleground state, Michigan has endorsed the Republican Party's Senate candidate just days before the midterm elections. We'll hear from our correspondents in swing states.
The Italian Kimi Antonelli has become Formula One's youngest ever world champion at the Mexico Grand Prix. Also in this podcast. It's a pretty nice world out there as a traveller, meeting people face to face.
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