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Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government
Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on WednesdayBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business
Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling priceWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal
President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretaryBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
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 -
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 -
Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government
The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke
After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for?
Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution
Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap
A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister
Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administrationWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'
Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding
Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy
Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ...Tech - Wired - 12 hours ago -
TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?
Musk and Donald Trump propose a ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, crypto wins big in the election and a modern equivalent of Lysistrata takes hold on TikTok. • Don’t get TechScape delivered ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job
FA reached out to Manchester City manager in summer Tuchel believed to have reservations about the role The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Brazen shooting of politician revives fears Mumbai’s gangster past is returning
Killing of Baba Siddique in the wealthy neighbourhood of Bandra has exposed the ‘complete collapse of law and order’, says Rahul Gandhi. It was a murder unlike anything Mumbai had seen in almost ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Big Money Flowed to Pro-Trump Groups in the Past Three Months
Three people — Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein — put a combined $220 million into groups supporting Donald J. Trump in July, August and September.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Arcane Season 2 Trailer Charts The Past And Future Of Sisters At War
Arcane Season 1 left fans on a pretty big cliffhanger in 2021, and it was a long enough time for Jinx voice actress Ella Purnell to become a breakout star in both Yellowjackets and Fallout . Next ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
McConnell defends past Trump comments: ‘We are all on the same team now’
The Senate GOP leader called the former president “stupid” and a “despicable human being” following the 2020 election, according to The Associated Press.Politics - Politico - October 17 -
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Florida investigators unravel murder victim's "throuple" past in search of clues
In April 2018, prosecutors say a "throuple" walked into a Florida motel room but only a couple walked out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant shares how investigators connected back-to-back ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
A journey through the past and to outer space: The weekly news quiz
Test your knowledge of some of the week’s most-read stories.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Mets Bats Blast Past Dodgers to Send N.L.C.S. to Game 6
Los Angeles attempted to mount a comeback, but New York’s explosive offense came to life to keep its playoff hopes alive.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
In Moldova, a Pro-Russian Oligarch With a Criminal Past Tries to Derail Path to Europe
Ilan Shor fled to Russia after being convicted in a $1 billion bank heist. On Sunday he came close to defeating a referendum on joining the EU.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21
