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WASHINGTON — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup, a situation that sets the U.S. apart from other rich and powerful ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein, but his leadership is under threat because of a controversial decision. In 2024, Starmer appointed Peter Mandelson as Britain's ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, according to new international polling from Gallup, a situation that sets the country apart from other rich and ...

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