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Trump expected to dominate Super Tuesday, pressuring Nikki Haley to exit the race.
France passes amendment protecting abortion rights amidst global reproductive rights challenges.
Deep dives
Super Tuesday Results and Trump's Supreme Court Victory
On Super Tuesday, a significant portion of the Republican Party's delegates were up for grabs, and Donald Trump was expected to dominate. While this wouldn't secure his nomination, it might pressure his last Republican challenger, Nikki Haley, to exit the race. Trump's success was further bolstered by a Supreme Court decision supporting his eligibility in primary ballots, overturning previous state-level disqualifications, including in Colorado.
UN Report on Hamas Sexual Violence and France's Abortion Rights Amendment
The UN released a report implicating Hamas in acts of sexual violence, including rape and torture, during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite denials from Hamas, the report highlighted ongoing concerns about atrocities against captives. In France, lawmakers passed an amendment enshrining abortion rights as a protected freedom, a response to reproductive rights challenges observed globally, particularly in the US.
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Key News Stories: Super Tuesday, UN Report on Sexual Violence, Abortion Rights, Birth Control Pill, Credit Card Fees, Tax Filing System