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Trump Urges Voters to Oust Republicans, Including Susan Collins

After five G.O.P. senators joined Democrats on a war powers vote, the president lashed out, including at his party’s most politically endangered senator.

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Senator Susan M. Collins, Republican of Maine, was one of five Republicans who voted with Democrats to start a debate over restricting the president’s ability to use military force in Venezuela. Of the five, Ms. Collins is the only one up for re-election this year.
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Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela

A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward, reflecting concerns in both parties about the administration’s strategy.

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“Make no mistake: Bombing another nation’s capital and removing their president is an act of war, plain and simple,” Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, said before the vote.
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Heatwave engulfs Australia’s south-east bringing catastrophic fire conditions not seen since black summer

Melbourne mercury expected to hit 43C with higher temperatures inland and a total fire ban in place for all Victoria

Dire bushfire conditions threatened south-eastern states on Friday as unrelenting heat bore down on large parts of Australia and Victorians prepared for catastrophic conditions not seen since 2019-20.

Melbourne’s maximum temperature was forecast to reach 43C on Friday, and up to 45C in some suburbs. The city was 41C by 1pm.

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© Photograph: Rachel Mounsey

© Photograph: Rachel Mounsey

© Photograph: Rachel Mounsey

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