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New York City mayoral candidates clash in first general election debate
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Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their first general election debate on October 16, 2025, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, sparring over experience, public safety, affordability and foreign policy. The event, hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico, highlighted Mamdani's lead and Cuomo's defenses against past scandals. With Election Day on November 4, supporters rallied outside amid chants and arguments.
Readers criticize Kristersson's demand for silence in debates
Swedish readers react strongly to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's threat to boycott TV debates unless Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is muted. They highlight hypocrisy given controversial songs at Moderate Party events.
Storm surrounds nine-year-old annabel hammarströms song kisskatt
Nine-year-old Annabel Hammarströms song 'Kissekatt' has stirred strong emotions in Sweden. The track, about peeing, is not acclaimed for its quality but for sparking a bizarre debate on adult responsibility, interpretations, and boundaries in children's culture. It has divided the country.
Debate on new law against insulting public officials
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In SVT's Aktuellt, lawyer Thomas Bodström debated Liberal MP Martin Melin on the new law against insulting public officials. Bodström deems it unnecessary and a waste of resources, while Melin highlights police protection needs. The law has prompted 710 reports in three months.
Cuomo challenges Mamdani's record in New York mayoral debate
In the second New York City mayoral debate on Wednesday night, former Governor Andrew Cuomo sharply criticized front-runner Zohran Mamdani's lack of experience and legislative record. The clash highlighted divisions in the race among Democratic nominee Mamdani, independent Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Polls show Mamdani leading but vulnerable if anti-Mamdani votes consolidate.