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Kemi Badenoch makes her last pitch for the Tory crown – POLITICO
Britain’s Conservative Party chooses their new leader in a few days. Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the favorite to win, but her combative style and a number of bruising exchanges with her rival, Robert Jenrick, have prompted questions about the breadth of her appeal. Power… Continue Reading
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US accuses Israel of 'not doing enough' to address concerns over strikes in Gaza
US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, added that the situation surrounding humanitarian aid provided by Israel to civilians in Gaza is not at a level the US finds acceptable. Continue Reading
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Russia keeps violating OPEC+ agreements – research
By concealing the true extent of its production and sales, Russia has flagrantly violated its obligations under the OPEC+ agreement to reduce oil output. Continue Reading
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Buzz Aldrin finally reveals his endorsement days before presidential election
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter The second man to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, has endorsed former… Continue Reading
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Paris sends Brussels the anti-Breton – POLITICO
“He doesn’t like so much … to be in front and to be seen,” said Dacian Cioloș, a former Romanian prime minister and Séjourné’s predecessor as the leader of the Renew group in the European Parliament. “It was not my feeling that he invests energy in his own image, and he wants… Continue Reading
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Minister comments on European Commission’s assessment of Ukrainian media reforms
The European Commission’s report, part of the EU Enlargement Package, positively evaluated Ukraine’s media reforms, particularly the roadmap for restoring a transparent and independent post-war media landscape. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture and… Continue Reading
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No matter who wins Tuesday, Europe has already lost – POLITICO
So long, America! It’s been real. As U.S. voters choose a new president, Europeans are anxiously waiting to see if the victor will be Donald Trump — a nightmare for many — or Kamala Harris, who’s seen as much better for the transatlantic relationship. Here’s a tip… Continue Reading
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Badenoch wraps leadership run with plugs for Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift – POLITICO
“I know that lots of people think if you just scrap stuff, then it’ll be fine,” she added. “But law is more like engineering. It’s more like coding. You can’t just delete things you don’t like.” Speaking in her Commons office after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered… Continue Reading
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Britain cranks up taxes by £40B and gambles on growth – POLITICO
Reeves promised to end the freeze on income tax thresholds sooner than expected, maintained the freeze on fuel duty, and cut the duty on a pint of beer by a penny. As she explained in remarks to her party after the speech, these measures aimed to “take the fight to the Tories”… Continue Reading
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An elegy for Georgia’s democracy – POLITICO
For example, despite previously favoring former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and his United National Movement, Azerbaijan broke hard for GD after it’s pro-Moscow turn. And now it is hailing the country’s victory over “Western meddling.” Meanwhile, Russia-friendly Hungary has… Continue Reading
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