Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s former president and one of the country’s most polarizing political figures, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday and barred for life from public office after the Supreme Court upheld her corruption…
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Pakistan used Chinese weapons in its fight with India. The impact may be far-reaching : NPR
For the first time, a Chinese fighter plane made a debut in an active conflict. Pakistani pilots manned the Chinese J-10c during four days of clashes against India in May.
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Bolsonaro denies coup plot but admits discussing ‘alternative ways’ to remain president | Brazil
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has denied masterminding a far-right coup plot at his trial in the supreme court, but he admitted to taking part in meetings to discuss “alternative ways” of staying in power after his defeat in the…
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At least 7 dead after wave of explosions hit southwest Colombia, authorities say
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A wave of explosions rocked southwest Colombia on Tuesday morning, authorities said, killing at least seven people in an attack believed to be targeting the…
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Rachel Reeves to set out spending plans up to next general election
Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil her highly anticipated spending review, setting out how much money the NHS, schools, police and other public services will get over the next few years.
The chancellor will emphasise plans to “invest in…
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Reeves’s spending priorities leave little wiggle room
The words Spending Review may not instantly quicken the heart rate of many, but what we hear from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have an impact on what your life is like in the UK in the coming years.
It could be one of the defining moments…
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