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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Sentenced to Prison and Political Ban

A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.

Democratic Socialist Leads Shock NYC Mayoral Poll

In a stunning turn for New York City politics, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani leads a new mayoral poll, challenging the Democratic establishment and signalling a potential leftward shift for the city.

Charlotte Mayor's Intern Charged in Visa Bribery Plot

A senior intern in the office of Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and a Ukrainian woman face federal charges over an alleged bribery scheme to obtain a U.S. visa. Court documents reveal a plot involving cash, a sham marriage, and promises of political influence.

Trump White House's 'English-Only' Rule Exposed

Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.

DC Deploys National Guard to Combat Youth Crime Surge

In an unprecedented move, the DC National Guard is being mobilised to support police amid a dramatic spike in youth-related violent crime and carjackings, sparking a fierce debate on public safety and policing.

Eric Adams Defies Calls to Quit NYC Mayoral Race

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declares he will not withdraw from the mayoral race, despite a deepening FBI probe into campaign finance irregularities and mounting calls for his resignation.

Adams backlash over 'disgusting' remarks on Black governor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams sparks fury by dismissing David Paterson, the state's first Black governor, as merely a 'placeholder'. Democratic Socialists and political figures condemn the comments as deeply disrespectful and historically ignorant.

Portland Mayor's leaked email admits city is 'living hell'

Explosive leaked emails show Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler in a state of despair, privately admitting the city's homelessness policies have failed and created a 'living hell' for residents, while publicly defending his administration's approach.

Reform UK Mayoral Candidate's Policy Blunder in Leaked Video

Reform UK's London mayoral candidate Howard Cox is caught in an embarrassing gaffe after a leaked video reveals he couldn't name a single policy for the capital. The awkward footage has sparked ridicule and raised questions about the party's preparedness.

Usher Receives Key to the City of Atlanta

R&B superstar Usher receives one of Atlanta's highest civic honours from Mayor Andre Dickens for his immense cultural impact and philanthropic work in the city.

Trump Endorses Republican Challenger in NYC Mayoral Race

In a stunning political move, Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip (Mamdani) to challenge Eric Adams, while taking a brutal swipe at Andrew Cuomo's rumoured comeback bid. The 2025 New York City mayoral race is set for a seismic

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalised Following Car Crash in Maryland

Former Trump lawyer and ex-New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is in hospital following a dramatic car collision in Maryland. The 80-year-old is receiving treatment for what aides describe as 'non-life threatening' injuries.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams flies to Grenada during federal probe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams departs for an unannounced trip to Grenada as a federal investigation into his 2021 campaign fundraising continues. The Independent reports on the timing and details of his Caribbean visit.

Mayor's 'God' remark fury from Parkland father

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces intense backlash after invoking 'God' during a press conference, drawing a furious response from Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter was killed in the Parkland school shooting.

Sadiq Khan blasts government over London 'crisis'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan accuses the Conservative government of abandoning the capital, citing a deepening cost of living crisis, soaring transport fares, and a critical lack of police funding.

Khan's City Hall awarded £3.5m to Labour donor firms

Exclusive investigation reveals companies linked to major Labour donor David Sullivan have secured millions in contracts from the Mayor's office, raising questions over transparency and party donations.

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