Dutch coalition parties gather in crisis talks after last week's soccer violence

German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election

German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming election

World - ABC News - November 8

Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals

Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

German coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - November 7

Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

German stocks, bond yields rise after ruling coalition collapses

Investors hope a snap election might deliver a new government that could revive Europe’s biggest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Germany sets early election date for February after collapse of the ruling coalition

The date for the German federal election has been set for Feb. 23, earlier than Chancellor Olaf Scholz had originally proposed.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Shrinking GDP forecast adds to German woes after coalition collapse

European Commission figures predict German economy, usually the engine of the EU, will contract O.1% this year. Business live – latest updates Germany’s looming general election will be fought ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu

Fast-food chain may be able to contain outbreak quickly but the risk is it will have already deterred inflation-weary diners

World - Financial Times - October 24

The post-Trump climate crisis: Our last stand for a livable future

The work of the blue states and climate advocates, cannot be undermined by political shifts.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

UCL talking points: Are Madrid in crisis? How good is Gyökeres?

After matchday four of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

College Football QB Power Rankings: Penn State's Drew Allar makes return after getting squeezed out last week

Despite coming off a bye, Allar's impressive body of work was too good to ignore this week

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Heisman Watch: After throwing 6 TDs last week, Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has a big chance vs. Georgia

Dart had thrown just three TDs over Ole Miss' last four games before the Rebels' 63-31 win over the Razorbacks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

When was the last time the Republican Party won the popular vote?

Winning the popular vote and the electoral college vote was actually the norm in the 1900s.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Election win for Russia-friendly party in Georgia sets the stage for protests and possible violence

Mass protests are expected in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi after the ruling, Russia-friendly party Georgian Dream claimed victory in a contentious election.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Online Talk About ‘Civil War’ Could Inspire Real-World Violence, DHS Warns Cops

The agency also cautioned that it’s unable to get a grasp on the full scale of the threat, due to extremists increasingly using encrypted chat tools.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Dutch junior finance minister quits after questions over his personal investments

The Dutch junior minister for finance has quit following criticism of his refusal to publish details of his personal investments

World - ABC News - November 1

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

In Georgia, Political Crisis Looms After Disputed Election

The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not sit in Parliament.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Priest shot dead after officiating Mass amid surging cartel violence

Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state prosecutors' office said.

Most in new survey expecting violence after Election Day

More than 6 in 10 Americans are preparing for violence after the Nov. 5 election, according to a poll released Thursday that signals deep dissonance in the country amid the hotly contested White ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Since the Raise the Age law was passed, the number of older teenagers in juvenile centers has exploded, and workers have faced attacks, the Department of Investigation said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn

Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Amsterdam on edge after violence against Israeli football fans

Residents say city has become more tense amid rightward shift in Dutch politics and pro-Palestinian protests

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

New arrests made in Amsterdam over violence after football match

A tram is vandalised in new rioting in Amsterdam, days after the attacks on Israeli football fans.

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

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