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Supporters of data localisation cite developing countries’ structural dependency on foreign-owned digital infrastructure and an unfair share of the industry’s economic benefits. (Reuters)
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Despite restrictions, digital spending hits record in US midterms

Facebook’s political ad report showed $353-million spend by campaigns on its platform since May

  • Rob Lever
4 min read
At the core of Trump’s message to his raucous, adoring supporters is the now near daily warning that America is literally under attack from an “invasion” of illegal immigrants. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)
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The midterms show Trump might not get re-elected in 2020

Contrary to what President Donald Trump has claimed, this was a bad election for him

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
Republicans are keenly aware that losing their majority will hamstring Donald Trump’s political agenda over the next two years. (Reuters/Leah Millis)
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Americans start voting in midterm verdict on Trump rule

At stake are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 seats in the 100-member Senate, 36 governor’s posts and seats across the US

  • Sebastian Smith
5 min read