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Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88
Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at 88, state TV ERT reportsABC News - Jan. 5 -
It is misleading to tar all Europe’s ‘new right’ parties with one brush
Some movements are correctly labelled extremist but others have a better claim to democratic credentialsFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship
China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in declineFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Monk states interim coach Christie has ‘simplified' things for Kings
Malik Monk explained on NBC Sports Californa's "Kings Postgame Live" how interim head coach Doug Christie has "simplified" things for Sacramento.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second timeABC News - Jan. 4 -
Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Nikki Amuka-Bird: ‘I just played the prime minister and thought, me? Run the country?’
The actor, 48, talks about missing her charismatic mum, improvising throughout her life, being a pacifist despite everything and learning to use a gun. I became an orphan in my 40s, which was a ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
State Dept. Tells Congress It Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel
The arms transfer could be the final one the Biden administration provides to Israel. President Biden has largely ignored critics of Israel’s war in Gaza who have urged a halt to weapons aid.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
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UK minister knocks Musk: 'Focus on issues on the other side of the Atlantic'
British public health minister Andrew Gwynne urged Elon Musk to stay out of foreign politics after the tech giant repeatedly criticized the United Kingdom’s governing party in a series of posts on ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025
The original Guitar Hero debuted in November 2005, but the franchise has been in a lull for a long time. The last game, Guitar Hero Live , arrived in 2015 and there hasn't been any concrete word ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
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French and German foreign ministers ‘want new relationship with Syria’
Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock call for peaceful transition in highest-level western visit since Assad’s fall. The foreign ministers of France and Germany have said they want a new ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags
Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission. Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared £324m in assets including a ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out
Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks outABC News - Jan. 3 -
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New Orleans is ‘more secure than it’s ever, ever been’ after attack, says Louisiana AG
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Meet the Press NOW to provide the latest on the investigation into the New Orleans terror attack, and an update on security in the city.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, leaves Meta
Clegg was the tech giant’s chief public policy architect when it was facing scrutiny over Cambridge Analytica scandal. Nick Clegg, Britain’s former deputy prime minister and Meta ’s current ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
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College Football Playoff overreactions: Big Ten has surpassed the SEC, Ohio State looks unbeatable
The Buckeyes are playing better than anyone in college footballCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
'We kind of needed that': 32 days after losing to Michigan, an Ohio State run through CFP now looks inevitable
The Buckeyes' $20 million roster has blown through Tennessee and now OregonCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
LeBron James’ youngest son Bryce commits to Arizona
A 6-foot-4 shooting guard, Bryce James is rated as a four-star prospect out of Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California, in the 247 Sports composite.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Packers CB Jaire Alexander has surgery on right knee, will likely miss remainder of 2024 season
Alexander tore the PCL in his right knee during Week 8. The Packers hope he could return if they make it to the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
Bryce James commits to Arizona: LeBron James' youngest son had offers from Ohio State and Duquesne
Bryce James is a three-star shooting guard in the 2025 class at California's Sierra CanyonCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, commits to Arizona
Notre Dame, Ohio State and Duquesne also made offers to Bryce James during his recruitment.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan
The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid's Güler in Arsenal plans for statement signing
Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a statement signing.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworksABC News - Jan. 1 -
Many great prime ministers overcome a shaky start – but Keir Starmer’s window is closing fast | Anthony Seldon
Successful PMs learn on the job, and Labour’s leader needs to start 2025 by showing his party and the country he has done so. The dismissive verdicts and dire polls after Keir Starmer’s first few ...The Guardian - Jan. 1