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Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race
One Turn followed this story across 6 editions, from New York, United States on October 25, 2026. Newest first.
Bass was elected mayor in 2022. New York elected Zohran Mamdani last year.
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Oct 25 Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary-general Oct 27 US and Cuban envoys clash at UN over embargo Oct 28 UN assembly again backs end to US embargo of Cuba Oct 29 UN vote against Cuba embargo falls to lowest since 1995 Oct 31 UN secretary-general race: Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu; straw poll continues Nov 5 Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race Every installment
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · Day 6 · Politics · Los Angeles, United States · United States of America
Democratic socialist Nithya Raman beat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles. Raman is a City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. She will be the city's first South Asian mayor. She has promised action on homelessness and affordable housing. New York and Los Angeles will both have democratic socialist mayors.
Why it matters: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics under a new leader.
Sources: BBC News , Al Jazeera , CBC News · See it on the globe
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Day 5 · Politics · New York, United States · United States of America
Turkey nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu. In the Security Council straw poll, Costa Rica's Grynspan led and the UAE's Nusseibeh was fourth.
Why it matters: Guterres's term ends December 31.
Sources: France 24 , Middle East Eye , El País · See it on the globe
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · Day 4 · Politics · New York, United States · United States of America
The General Assembly voted 130-17 with 25 abstentions.
Why it matters: Shows weaker support for the resolution.
Sources: AFP via France 24 via Wikipedia , PBS NewsHour · See it on the globe
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Day 3 · Politics · New York, United States · United States of America
The General Assembly voted 130 in favor for the 34th time. Support was the weakest in about 30 years after US lobbying.
Why it matters: The shrinking majority suggests US pressure is working on some countries.
Sources: PBS NewsHour , Al Jazeera , Folha de S.Paulo · See it on the globe
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · New York, United States · United States of America
The US and Cuban envoys had a shouting match at the UN.
The General Assembly votes on the embargo October 28.
Why it matters: The vote shows global views on the embargo.
Sources: CBC News , Al Jazeera · See it on the globe
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · New York, United States · United States of America
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh entered the race to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general. Palestine has endorsed her. Critics point to the UAE's human rights record and its role in Sudan. UAE officials rejected Iran's criticism of her candidacy.
Why it matters: The next secretary-general will lead the United Nations through wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.
Sources: The Guardian , The National · See it on the globe
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