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The mathematician who beat the pro-Russian far right: Who is Nicușor Dan, Romania’s new president and staunch supporter of Ukraine

Nicușor Dan, a 55-year-old mathematician with a soft smile, civic activist, pro-European centrist, and mayor of Bucharest, has defied the odds and won Romania’s presidential election — a race many expected to be dominated by pro-Russian far-right candidate George Simion.

19 May 2025, 07:50 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks support from three key Trump allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team are working to secure the support of three individuals close to former President Donald Trump, Politico reported on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 04:00 PM

Harris leads Democratic field after Biden steps down, poll shows

Nearly 80% of registered Democratic voters would nominate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s next presidential candidate, according to the results of a CBS News poll conducted July 21-22.

23 July 2024, 01:28 PM

Republicans worship Trump amid his stunning comeback

Donald Trump's fellow party members come to the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee wearing bandages on one ear or imitations of them as a sign of support for Trump after he was wounded in an assassination attempt, showed photos released Reuters on July 18.

18 July 2024, 01:06 PM

Top Democrats urge Biden to leave 2024 race to safeguard congressional chances

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race to protect the Democratic Party's chances of winning the congressional elections, The Washington Post reported on July 17.

18 July 2024, 11:23 AM

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