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London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan expressed disappointment in the Government's spending review, citing the lack of investment in new transport projects in the city. The funding settlement provided to Transport for London (TfL) is seen as a positive step, with £2.2 billion in capital funding over four
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As the former Western Cape premier contemplates a run for mayor of Johannesburg in the 2026 local government elections, political analyst Dr. Levy Ndou has clarified the legal requirements she must meet to eligible for the position. According to Ndou, Zille must demonstrate her residency in Johannesburg by obtaining a
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and imposed a curfew on downtown Los Angeles, a 1 square mile area where protests have been taking place since Friday. The curfew, which started at 8 p.m. Tuesday and ends at 6 a.m. Wednesday, was intended to stop
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Protests sparked by immigration raids have entered their fifth day in Los Angeles, leading Mayor Karen Bass to impose a curfew in one square mile of downtown. The measure aims to quell the unrest that has seen 23 businesses looted. Bass emphasized that the curfew, in effect from 8 p.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker remains silent as her fellow Democrats across the country speak out against President Trump's decision to federalize California's National Guard amid protests in Los Angeles. The move has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing Trump of an "alarming abuse of power.
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As the Pew Charitable Trusts' latest poll shows, a significant majority of Philadelphians, 59%, believe the city is headed in the right direction, a marked improvement from 2022, when only 36% held that view. However, public safety remains a top concern, with 61% listing "crime, drugs, and public
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Airbnb's super PAC, Affordable New York, has invested $1 million in a commercial targeting three Democratic candidates for New York City mayor who oppose short-term rentals. The ad singles out Zohran Mamdani, Scott Stringer, and Brad Lander, accusing them of ignoring "common sense solutions" to make
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Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has emerged as a front-runner in the New York City mayoral race, focusing on affordability and populism. With populist plans to freeze rent-stabilized apartments and reduce police budgets, his opponents have criticized him for being too far to the left. Mamdani's campaign
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As Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, was knighted for his political and public service, concerns about the integrity of the New Year's honours system have been raised. Despite his achievements in shattering glass ceilings and embodying the story of social mobility in Britain's ethnic-minority communities,
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Sir Sadiq Khan was knighted by the King at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, despite more than 220,000 people signing a petition against the award. The petition, created by Conservative councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman, accused the Mayor of London of failing to uphold his duty to the city and its inhabitants
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly condemned the recent escalation of protests in Los Angeles over US Customs and Immigration Enforcement policies, stating that similar violence in the five boroughs will not be tolerated. His address came just a day after President Trump deployed the National Guard to California&
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The West Midlands is set to receive a £2.4 billion boost for its transportation systems, with funds being allocated to improve rail, bus, tram, road, cycling, and walking projects across the region. This investment comes as a result of a five-year funding package announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during
