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'Strongman' leaders of Europe don't look so strong anymore
"Strongman" leaders in Europe — allied with the likes of President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin — look increasingly weak, analysts say.CNBC - 1h -
Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival
A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.The New York Times - 6h -
How to dispute a collection debt you don't owe
Have you been contacted about a collection debt that isn't valid (or isn't yours)? Here's how to dispute it.CBS News - 17h -
Netanyahu seeks strong backing from Trump, as first foreign leader to visit
Israel's PM will be testing boundaries when he meets Trump for next-stage ceasefire talks.BBC News - 19h -
EU ready to react to ‘unnecessary and stupid’ tariffs threatened by Trump, leaders say – Europe live
European leaders gather chiefly to discuss defence but US president’s threat of trade war dominates agenda. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has just been addressing the media on her arrival ...The Guardian - 21h -
Europe’s perfect storm
The continent needs its own industrial strategy to cope with challenges from China and the USFinancial Times - 1d -
Young people say they'd elect a 'strong leader'. I say give more of them the vote | Polly Toynbee
Given what gen Z have been through, it’s no wonder they’re not impressed by democracy. But giving them a real stake in it could change everything. For God’s sake don’t give them the vote! Many ...The Guardian - 4d -
Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-election
Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The result cements the power of a leader whose country is considered Russia’s staunchest ally.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
How Europe Swung to the Right
‘A lot of people simply haven’t been heard for a long time.’The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Strong Dollar vs. Weak Dollar
President Trump is of two minds when it comes to America’s currency.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in election opposition calls a farce
Opposition rejects the election as a farce after years of sweeping repression.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
‘We look to him as our leader’: Inside Josh Allen’s growth from 0-star recruit to NFL star
'His leadership and his mentality is kind of infectious for the whole team.'ESPN - Jan. 26 -
Belarus frees US woman as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule
Secretary of State Rubio says Belarus "unilaterally" freed the American woman.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win 7th term as opposition calls election a farce
The smiling face of President Alexander Lukashenko gazed out from campaign posters across Belarus on Sunday as the country held an orchestrated election virtually guaranteed to give the 70-year-old ...NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Georgia's leader calls for Trump's 'strong America' to push back Russia
Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia's fifth president, is on a mission in Washington to make her country matter to President Trump and his incoming team’s "America First" foreign policy. And she’s using ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
'I don't want to buy a £4 coffee just so I can use the loo'
Should cafés let people who don't buy anything use their toilets?BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand | Simon Tisdall
The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause. Europe is in trouble. Multiple, long-simmering external and internal challenges are ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
'Monster' Inoue too strong for overmatched Kim
Naoya Inoue strengthens his pound-for-pound credentials by defending his undisputed super-bantamweight world title against Ye Joon Kim.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Carville: No one wants to hear from Biden anymore
Democratic strategist James Carville said no one wants to hear from former President Biden anymore. “What he’s done to himself is, no one wants to hear from this guy anymore, OK?” Carville said ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Strong winds fan new Southern California fires
High winds are aiding the Hughes Fire in Southern California, which has now covered more than 10,000 acres. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has more on the ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Inauguration Draws Leaders From Europe’s Right
Many of the European politicians expected to be in Washington on Monday share President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stance.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
We Tories have no idea what an effective, modern leader looks like – that’s why we struggle to find one | Henry Hill
Given anxiety about Kemi Badenoch, surely now would be a good time to find clarity about what we actually believe. Without that, we misfire. What would the ideal leader of the Conservative party ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
The strong dollar conundrum facing the Trump administration
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen in 2025 due to the Trump administration's preference for a weaker dollar, but this could lead to high inflation and global economic turmoil.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
The consensus on a strong dollar may be too complacent
There are at least three reasons why the greenback might not follow the script currently signalled by marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
The CEO of Target Says 1 Key Question Identifies Highly Effective Leaders. Here’s Why It Works So Well
Recruiting is great. But isn’t it even better to find great leaders and promote from within?Inc. - Jan. 18 -
WATCH: SoCal Strong: Donation total for fire victims
"GMA" announces our wildfire relief efforts have reached nearly $6.5 million thanks to generous contributions.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'
Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Home equity loans dos and don'ts to know for 2025
Considering a home equity loan this year? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do right now.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This
Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders
Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate rise after a crushing presidential defeat. Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Oilers Don't Need Hits To Be Winners
The Edmonton Oilers aren't the only team that is bucking the trend.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
'I don't have very good juke moves': Why Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard is so hard to tackle
The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Canadian leaders say Trump's talk about Canada becoming the 51st state isn't funny anymore
Canada's finance minister says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s comments that Canada should become the 51st state are no longer a joke and are meant to undermine America’s closest ally and major ...ABC News - Jan. 8 -
EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges
The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Europe is not a business backwater
Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5