France's government warns of 'big storm' as no confidence vote looms

France's government warns of 'big storm' as no-confidence vote looms

France’s minority government may be on its last legs as opposition lawmakers move this week toward a no-confidence vote

World - ABC News - 13 hours ago

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms

Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.

Britain’s government must rebuild business confidence

Labour needs employers and wealth creators to propel its ambitions for growth

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game

Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

France should heed the ‘grumpy mum’ warnings on debt

The convergence of French yields with Greece’s is a reality check

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

European leaders confident Berlin will fix government crisis quickly

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Storm Bert amber snow warning extended in Scotland

Yellow weather warnings for snow are in place for much of Scotland this weekend.

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Clean up begins after Storm Bert floods

Up to 18 properties in Park Avenue, Dundonald were flooded after Storm Bert brought heavy rain on Saturday.

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Unpacking the looming government shutdown deadline with Rep. Brendan Boyle

Federal agencies are set to run out of money on Dec. 20, meaning that current members of the House and Senate are gearing up for what could be a complex funding fight this holiday season. ...

France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has threatened bring down France’s minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

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

Far-right AfD demands immediate confidence vote from Scholz

World - Yahoo News - November 7

German Chancellor Scholz signals concessions on timing of confidence vote

Bringing the ballot forward would pave the way for snap elections in January

World - Financial Times - November 8

Germany's Scholz open to negotiate over vote of confidence date

World - Yahoo News - November 8

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in February

World - ABC News - November 13

Olaf Scholz delivers plea for German unity ahead of confidence vote

Chancellor makes fiery appeal in parliament for opposition support ‘for the good of the country’. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz , has defended his decision to oust his finance minister , ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

With bye week looming, big changes could be coming in Jacksonville

Two years ago, Doug Pederson was three wins away from becoming the first coach to secure a Super Bowl title with two different teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

UK says it voted against UN nuclear war panel because consequences already known

Foreign Office argues scientific study into modern effects of nuclear war not needed . The UK was one of three countries to vote against creating a UN scientific panel on the effects of nuclear war ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Police warn against road travel during Storm Bert

Yellow weather warnings for heavy snow are in place for much of Scotland on Saturday.

Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM

Eluned Morgan says there will be discussions about the support given to those impacted.

Fresh weather warnings amid Storm Bert clean-up

Flood warnings are still in place as new weather alerts are issued for heavy rain.

Bill Clinton: Trump has done 'everything he could' to 'destroy' confidence in government

Former President Clinton said President-elect Trump has done “everything he could” to “destroy” confidence in government. “He believes that his supporters have no confidence whatever in the federal ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns

Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.

Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France

A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...

World - ABC News - October 31

France's far right propped up the weak government. It could now bring it crashing down

France's government is hanging by a thread as the far-right National Rally party threatens to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025

Florda is on the cusp of back-to-back seasons without a bowl appearance for the first time in nearly 40 years

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Florida boasts strong young roster, but must improve recruiting after giving Billy Napier vote of confidence

The Gators have stocked some serious talent, but it will dry up quickly without major improvements on the recruiting trail

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Florida coach Billy Napier addresses vote of confidence from AD following blowout loss to Texas

Napier received public support from AD Scott Stricklin leading into this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16

World - ABC News - November 12

German opposition leader plans climate action reverse and immigration controls as Scholz paves way for election – Europe live

German chancellor confirms vote of confidence date, giving path to 23 February election, as Friedrich Merz attempts to create distance between parties. The German parliament is bracing itself for ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

World - ABC News - November 13

Assisted dying bill will not be adopted as government bill if it passes vote

Departments ready to work on assessment of its workability as critics say it is proceeding the ‘wrong way round’. Civil servants and ministers will begin work on implementing the assisted dying ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

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