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World Service,05 Nov 2025,49 mins
Mamdani says he will stand up for New York against Trump
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Trump says election results in the US aren't "good for Republicans", after Democrats sweep the first major elections of his second term. Zohran Mamdani says he will stand up for New York against President Trump, and described the start of a "new era" during his first press conference since winning the mayoral race. We speak to New Yorkers about his election pledges to make the city more affordable. The Chinese online retailer, Shein, has opened its first physical shop in the world with riot police called in to protect the store in Paris. Dozens of customers queued for hours to get inside the prestigious BHV department store in the French capital. Our correspondent explains why there has been opposition to the brand. The latest Sims 4 update celebrates vibrant designs of West Africa. We speak to gamers in Ghana and Nigeria for their reaction. Italy says seven of its citizens are missing in Nepal after trying to climb a Himalayan peak. Nepal has been hit by avalanches and ferocious storms in the past week killing several climbers. Our environment reporter explains. Presenter: Rahul Tandon (Photo: New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the Unisphere in the Queens, New York City, US, 5 November, 2025. Credit: Kylie Cooper/Reuters)
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