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Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - 4h -
Confidence in German economy surges as parliament approves huge spending plan
Investors welcome prospect of hundreds of billions of euros to be spent on infrastructure and defenseMarketWatch - 6h -
German MPs approve €500bn spending boost to counter ‘Putin’s war of aggression’
Historic levels of spending on military and infrastructure secured in Bundestag with last-minute backing of Greens. Europe live – latest updates Germany’s parliament has voted in favour of ...The Guardian - 5h -
Germany OKs huge boost in defense spending as Europe gears up for new era
Germany’s parliament approved plans for a massive spending surge on Tuesday, throwing off decades of fiscal conservatism in hopes of reviving economic growth and scaling up military spending for a ...NBC News - 4h -
Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day
Polish abortion rights activists have opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can have abortions with pills, either alone or with other womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament
Belgian federal prosecutors say they've arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed ...ABC News - 5d -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - 1d -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - 4d -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - 1d -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her
Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - 2d -
A Navy veteran and his wife say Tricare rescinded approvals for over $100K in health care claims paid years ago
A Navy veteran and his wife said they were blindsided when Tricare, the military’s health care program, rescinded over $100,000 in medical claims it had approved and paid several years ago.NBC News - 4d -
India approves legislation to boost oil and gas exploration
‘Far-reaching’ amendments to 1948 law highlight reluctance to wean world’s most populous nation off fossil fuelsFinancial Times - 6d -
Ipswich Town training ground upgrade approved
There club says it will build better facilities for the Academy youngsters and ITFC Women's team.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend
The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.CNBC - 5h -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - 4h -
New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects
‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook saysFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Thousands of Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo
Thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. military have been blocked from reaching American soil, including families separated from their loved ones who made it to the U.S. Margaret Brennan has the ...CBS News - 5d -
Thames Water wins approval for controversial £3bn creditor loan
Judges rule deal can go ahead with only a small change to releases freeing directors from future litigationFinancial Times - 1d -
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking ...ABC News - 9h -
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
The Gulf state purging tens of thousands of its citizens
Kuwait has stripped nationality from 42,000 people after suspending the region’s only parliament last yearFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - 6d -
Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood
The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.BBC News - 6d -
China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek congress’
Annual session of rubber stamp parliament highlights Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffsFinancial Times - 5d -
Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - 4d -
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.BBC News - 4d -
Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled
Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.BBC News - 1d -
Chelsea Reach Agreement for Man Utd, PSG Transfer Target Who Approves of Enzo Maresca’s Plans
Paris Saint-Germain have built strong ties with Portugal in recent years, largely due to sporting advisor Luis Campos, who has brought in players like Vitinha, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos.With ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Hansi Flick approves Barcelona veteran’s renewal, final decision now up to player
Wojciech Szczesny has been a major hit at FC Barcelona. Having been brought in as an emergency signing after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury, the 34-year-old had to wait until January for his debut ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A fair shot? Cup competitors question NASCAR's approval process for new drivers to series
Katherine Legge and Helio Castroneves had their shares of ups and downs in their Cup debuts this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.BBC News - Mar. 10
