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Canada’s finance minister Freeland resigns in blow to Trudeau
Senior Liberal blasts premier for ‘costly political gimmicks’ in face of Donald Trump’s tariff threatsFinancial Times - 3h -
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularity
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularityABC News - 6h -
France's new prime minister gets a baptism of fire after surprise Moody's downgrade
Within hours of being appointed, France's new prime minister Francois Bayrou faced his first upset.CNBC - 8h -
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Bayrou appointed French prime minister
Emmanuel Macron chooses ally as he seeks to stabilise political turmoil but faces Moody’s downgradeFinancial Times - 2d -
Police chiefs' job cuts warning to ministers
Police chiefs have warned the government that without further funding neighbourhood police officers - a government priority - could be cut.BBC News - 3d -
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Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.BBC News - 4d -
An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister
A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three ...ABC News - 5d -
First minister's Christmas card to go to auction
Jane Barlow's photograph of Loch Faskally has been unveiled as the first minister's Christmas card.BBC News - 5d -
Syrian government still functioning: Prime minister
Syria’s prime minister said the country’s government is still functioning and most cabinet ministers are still working, even after rebels entered Damascus and President Bashar Assad fled the ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Will humanity get lost in translation?
AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touchFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Burkina Faso junta appoints new prime minister
Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed a new prime minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reasonABC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister saysABC News - Dec. 8 -
Bangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina
A special tribunal in Bangladesh has banned the publication of any speeches by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India after being ousted in August after mass protestsABC News - Dec. 5 -
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to submit his resignation in the wake of the no-confidence vote his country's parliament passed Wednesday. BBC ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister
Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidenceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Chris Mason: Prime minister seeks to take control after bumpy start
It was not a relaunch - so why did the PM's big speech feel like the launch of a new manifesto?BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament moves to vote on their impeachments
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president replaced his defense minister Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Yoon replaces the defense minister as South Korea's parliament nears a vote on their impeachments
South Korea’s president has replaced his defense minister as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the brief imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streetsABC News - Dec. 4 -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Madison Avenue Gets Glittery
After years of retail decline, the newly buzzy Upper East Side has attracted independent jewelry makers as well as big names like Van Cleef & Arpels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Major war could destroy army in six months, minister warns
The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
City minister warns FCA on ‘name and shame’ plans
Tulip Siddiq says UK financial watchdog should consider rowing back further on its proposals for company scrutinyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could create a wider opening for the far right.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
French lawmakers pass no-confidence vote to oust prime minister
France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
High-profile South Korean cabinet ministers offer to resign
Moves pile pressure on President Yoon Suk Yeol to leave office after failed attempt to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
South Korean ruling party to fight Yoon impeachment, defence minister replaced
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote this weekend to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched attempt to impose martial law, while the defence ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
France to hold no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Michel Barnier
French lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a no-confidence motion to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, three months after Barnier was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassingABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
