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FirstFT: EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine deal

Also in today’s newsletter, passenger jet and US Army helicopter collide over Washington and SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI

Financial Times - 1h

EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal

Advocates say reopening pipelines could help settlement with Moscow and cut energy costs

Financial Times - 2h

Far-right vote on asylum rocks German parliament

Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right cracks.

BBC News - 12h

Powerless, Democrats Debate Just How Deep in the Wilderness They Are

Party leaders disagree sharply on how to interpret the losses that gave Republicans complete control of the federal government, with some calling for a reinvention and others a wait-and-see.

The New York Times - 20h

Canada inquiry found no evidence of 'traitors’ in parliament, but warns against disinformation

A report on foreign interference in Canada has concluded that while some foreign entities tried to interfere in the country's elections, its democratic institutions remain “robust.”

ABC News - 1d

Canada inquiry found no evidence of 'traitors’ in parliament, but warns against disinformation

Yahoo News - 1d

Canada report on foreign interference: no evidence of ‘traitors’ in parliament

Commission finds democratic institutions ‘robust in the face of foreign interference’ but some MPs behaved ‘naively’. Canada’s democratic institutions are “robust in the face of foreign ...

The Guardian - 1d

Julian Edelman weighs in on Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes debate

Julian Edelman joined Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast and shared his take on Patrick Mahomes catching up to Tom Brady in the "GOAT" debate.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

President Trump's executive actions and inspectors general firings spark debate

In just one week, President Trump has taken hundreds of executive actions to push his agenda forward, including firing more than a dozen inspectors general across multiple agencies. The move has ...

CBS News - 2d

What are Parliament's bars really like?

Westminster's drinking culture is in the spotlight after a bar was closed over an alleged spiking incident.

BBC News - 5d

Canada PM without seat can observe, not debate in Parliament

Yahoo News - 5d

Watch live: Senate debates Hegseth nomination

The Senate is expected to debate Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as President Trump's Defense secretary Wednesday afternoon following a procedural vote to advance his nomination. Republicans are ...

The Hill - 6d

Micheál Martin returns as Ireland's prime minister after securing backing of parliament

Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time at the helm of a coalition government

ABC News - 6d

Ireland parliament to make second attempt to elect taoiseach

The Dáil had been suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber.

BBC News - 6d

EU Parliament concerned about weaker social media fact-checking rules

Yahoo News - 6d

Closing Parliament bars could risk MPs' safety, says minister

Commons leader Lucy Powell says she is open to debate about bars in Parliament but they serve a purpose.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Democrats' immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus

It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and ...

Politico - Jan. 22

'I was waiting for VAR' - Swiatek controversy reignites video debate

A clear double bounce in the Australian Open quarter-final between Iga Swiatek and Emma Navarro restarts the debate over tennis' use of video technology.

BBC News - Jan. 22

'One I'd rather have': Jones clears up Salah debate

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has cleared up his comparison of teammate Mohamed Salah and former Premier League star Eden Hazard.

ESPN - Jan. 21

Norman: I'd win LIV-PGA debate vs. Rory, Tiger

Greg Norman says he would "win the debate" against Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods over LIV Golf's impact on the sport.

ESPN - Jan. 21

The great Harry and Meghan debate rages on – but I’m staying out of it | Zoe Williams

The exiled royals are caught between their need for attention and their disgust at the tabloid media crusade against them. I won’t pick a side in this tawdry culture war. It may have been straight ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Fintech Monzo looks to US as board debates where to float

Chief executive leaning towards New York listing, while board favours home market of London

Financial Times - Jan. 21

No debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a success

Though not without its flaws, the first 12-team College Football Playoff was an undeniable success.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled

Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident

Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in the bar, which is closed pending a safety review.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Colorado apartments at center of Venezuelan gang debate to be closed

The Colorado apartment complex where armed alleged members of a Venezuelan gang were seen on video breaking into an occupied unit will be closed.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministers. Russian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Police probe drink spiking report in Parliament bar

A parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been tampered with at 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says

Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum

Democrats evaluated candidates for party leadership at their first virtual candidate forum on Saturday with a focus on the Southern region. The highly contested race for DNC chair forced contenders ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it

The head of Poland’s parliament says the country’s presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed

ABC News - Jan. 8

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now

BBC News - Jan. 8

I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts | Simon Jenkins

On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right. Recently, John Healey, the relatively new defence secretary, made ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

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