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World - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in6 hours ago - European Union -
Business - The New York Times
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.Yesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Behind the Mysterious Downfall of China's Missing Foreign Minister
A three-part podcast series digs into why Qin Gang vanished from view in June 2023.2 days ago - China -
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Business - Financial Times
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy as EU vote too close to call
Maia Sandu lashes out at ‘unprecedented’ interference by ‘foreign forces’ as results come in6 hours ago - European Union -
World - The Guardian
Moldova president condemns ‘assault’ on democracy by ‘foreign forces’ as EU vote hangs in balance
Pro-western leader Maia Sandu spoke as pivotal referendum on EU membership remained too close to call. Moldova’s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, blamed an “unprecedented assault on our country’s ...12 hours ago - European Union -
Politics - The Hill
Johnson avoids Jan. 6 question, talks about foreign wars
CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over former President Trump’s threat of violence following Jan. 6 and the lawmaker instead talked about foreign wars. Johnson joined CNN’s ...21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
France’s foreign minister pledges support for Ukraine ‘victory plan’
Jean-Noël Barrot says Russian victory would ‘push the international order toward chaos’ as he backs negotiations. France’s foreign minister pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the war ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
The Canadian comedian who became China’s most famous foreigner
Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, on doing stand-up — and ‘Shawshank’ — in perfect Mandarin2 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians
Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian lives2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris revives message around democracy as Trump escalates rhetoric. Will it work?
Kamala Harris shunted Joe Biden's messaging on democracy when she took over as Democrats' nominee, but now she's reviving attacks amid Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, Israeli foreign minister says
Sinwar assumed overall command of the Iran-backed Hamas in August, following the assassination of former political chief Ismail Haniyeh.3 days ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
The electoral college has become a gun held to the head of US democracy | Lawrence Douglas
Created as a constitutional afterthought, the system now holds millions of voters hostage to a handful of counties. These are not easy days for supporters of American democracy. But what twists my ...3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour discovers price of freebies in our democracy
Journalists are right to raise questions over Starmer’s Taylor Swift meeting and acceptances from donors3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations
David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.”3 days ago - China -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return
Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...3 days ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Death of architect of October 7 attack on Israel represents a devastating blow to Palestinian militant group3 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza3 days ago - Iran -
World - ABC News
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is making his first trip to China in office this week in an attempt to reset the U.K.’s ties with Beijing and seek “pragmatic engagement” despite human rights ...3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Iranian foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Egyptian officials in Cairo
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed rising tensions in the region with Egyptian officials in Cairo during the first such visit by a top Iranian official to the North African nation ...3 days ago - Iran -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.4 days ago - Brazil -
World - The New York Times
Trudeau Accuses Political Foes of Engaging in Foreign Interference
Facing a revolt in his own party, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked both the Conservative opposition and India’s government, which he said had made “a horrific mistake” in the killing of a ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
RTX subsidiary Raytheon to pay more than $950 million to settle foreign bribery, export control fraud probes
The huge legal settlement by Raytheon related to bribery in Qatar, and to defrauding the Pentagon in regard to the Patriot Missile systems.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Thomas Tuchel named England coach: Why Three Lions had no choice but to hire a foreign manager
Tuchel is the man chosen to replace Gareth Southgate4 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England
England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Changing Views on Talking to Foreign Leaders
The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be “a good thing” for himself to have secretly kept in touch ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Intel chair frets about foreign actors spreading hurricane, election misinformation
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday indicated that he is concerned foreign actors are spreading misinformation related to the recovery from a pair of recent ...5 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain
Mexican officials say companies have pledged $20 billion in new foreign direct investment in Mexico5 days ago -
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Politics - NBC News
Vance says the 'enemy from within' includes foreign nationals
In response to what former President Trump meant by calling Democrats "the enemy from within," Sen. JD Vance expanded the term to include foreign nationals he claimed Vice President Harris helped ...6 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
China's Top Carmaker Dominates Foreign Rivals With $14,000 Plug-In Hybrid
From tariffs to technology restrictions, global challenges are mounting for Chinese carmakers, but BYD has been unstoppable.6 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
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World - Financial Times
Britain rejoins the EU foreign affairs council — for lunch
Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policyOctober 14 - European Union -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump calls Democrats more dangerous than U.S. foreign adversaries
Donald Trump called Democrats who have opposed him "the enemy from within," describing them as more dangerous than major foreign adversaries of the United States, including Russia and China.October 13 - Donald Trump