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May 1
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England Holds Local Elections: What Next...

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In today’s episode, we cover England’s local elections, Pakistan-India tensions, South Korea’s political drama, and the US-Ukraine minerals deal.


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✍️ England Votes in Local Elections



✍️ Pakistan Claims India Is Planning Imminent Attack



✍️ South Korea’s Acting President Resigns



✍️ US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal



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