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Le Pen threatens to bring down French government over budget dispute
National Rally hardens tone against PM Michel Barnier, warning that hit to citizens’ purchasing power is ‘red line’World - Financial Times - November 20 -
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 billWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Paint thrown over Georgia elections chief as ruling party victory confirmed
US and EU have called for investigation into alleged irregularities in pro-Russia ruling party’s election victory. The head of Georgia’s election commission was splashed with paint as the body ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Dispute over London depot threatens plans to break Eurostar monopoly
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is among challengers seeking to offer new rail service between UK and European mainlandWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen
Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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Paris prosecutor seeks jail and public office ban for Marine Le Pen
Request in embezzlement trial threatens to undermine National Rally’s efforts to polish image before 2027 polls. A Paris prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
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 - 4 hours ago -
France's Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as presidential bid hangs in the balance
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen has thrown in recent weeks all her energy at a Paris trial into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament fundsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
A ‘political trial’? Marine Le Pen is singing from the Donald Trump hymn sheet | Pauline Bock
The far-right leader may be banned from running in the next French presidential election – and she’s responded with all guns blazing. “Everyone has stolen from the cash register except the National ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Marine Le Pen renews threat to back censure motion that could topple Barnier as PM
Speculation that French prime minister may force through budget has given left and far right common ground. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has repeated her threat to back a censure ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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High-stakes trial that could derail presidential ambitions of France's Marine Le Pen wraps up
A high-stakes trial in France that could derail the presidential ambitions of far-right leader Marine Le Pen is wrapping upWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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French markets hit by threat of government collapse
Paris’s cost of borrowing relative to Germany reaches highest level since Eurozone crisis in 2012Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
Trump border chief threatens jail for Denver mayor amid deportation dispute
Tom Homan issues threat to Democrat Mike Johnston, who says he will resist Trump’s mass deportation plan. Tom Homan, Donald Trump ’s hardline incoming border czar, has threatened to put the ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes
In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16 -
Super Micro Computer to Strengthen Governance, Oversight Amid Filings Dispute
The server maker said it continues to work on matters related to its filings with the SEC, and now expects lower sales than it had previously guided for in its fiscal first quarter.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his employment minister is leaving his post after weeks of questions about his past claims of Indigenous identityWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget
The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Longtime PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel is stepping down to head Freedom House
The CEO of PEN America has stepped down after more than a decade marked by substantial growth and recent controversyEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'
Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Asda boss Stuart Rose warns Budget threatens hiring and pay rises
Retail veteran is latest business leader to criticise moves including changes to national insuranceBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in northern Honduras and brings heavy rain to Central America
Tropical Storm Sara has made landfall in northern Honduras and threatens to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern MexicoWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
Typhoon Man-yi Pounds the Philippines With Rain and High Winds
The storm, a Category 4, regained strength on Sunday afternoon.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
Elon Musk wins court victory in a dispute over a 2018 post during a labor dispute
A federal appeals court says the National Labor Relations Board was wrong to order that Tesla CEO Elon Musk delete a 2018 social media post that union leaders saw as a threat to employee stock optionsTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Slot claims Salah’s Liverpool contract dispute may be bringing best out of him
Manager says absence of contract offer is not distraction Alexander-Arnold not fit to start against Real Madrid Arne Slot has claimed Mohamed Salah’s contract standoff with Liverpool may be ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges
Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Republicans turn to Supreme Court in dispute over Pennsylvania provisional ballots
The Republican National Committee is seeking to put on hold a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving provisional ballots.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship
Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...World - The Guardian - October 30