Politics

Far-right AfD party takes big lead in regional German election

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Far-right AfD party takes big lead in regional German election

The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear whether it will be able to form the country's first far-right state government since the Second World War, exit polls indicated Sunday.

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Chile hosts Falklands trade mission despite sovereignty row

Chile hosts Falklands trade mission despite sovereignty row

About 25 business people from the Falkland Islands travel to Punta Arenas, Chile, for trade talks. The trip aims to open a new sea route, but Chile supports Argentina's sovereignty claim. The post Chile hosts Falklands trade mission…

Brazil: Gilmar Mendes Wants Police Staff Out of Court Chambers

Brazil: Gilmar Mendes Wants Police Staff Out of Court Chambers

Justice Gilmar Mendes has formally proposed changing the Supreme Court's internal rules to stop police and armed forces personnel from working inside justices' chambers as loaned staff, with narrow exceptions for security. He has…

Brazil: Delegates’ Association Asks Top Prosecutor to Step Aside

Brazil: Delegates’ Association Asks Top Prosecutor to Step Aside

Brazil's federal police delegates' association wants Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet to step aside from the Banco Master investigation, citing a conflict of interest. The post Brazil: Delegates’ Association Asks Top Prosecutor to Step Aside…

Brazil: Bolsonaro Son Calls Judge a ‘Rotten Orange’

Brazil: Bolsonaro Son Calls Judge a ‘Rotten Orange’

Flavio Bolsonaro, a senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has called Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes a 'rotten orange.' Meanwhile, fellow conservative Nikolas Ferreira is building his own political network, causing…

Brazil: 46% More Worried About Election Outcome Than in 2022

Brazil: 46% More Worried About Election Outcome Than in 2022

While 46% are more worried about the election outcome, 32% are less willing to campaign than in 2022, against 18% more willing. The post Brazil: 46% More Worried About Election Outcome Than in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Ella Baron on Reform UK and the donations row – cartoon

The Guardian

Ella Baron on Reform UK and the donations row – cartoon

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Why the golf industry largely supports permanent daylight saving time

Why the golf industry largely supports permanent daylight saving time

The U.S. may be teeing up for an end to a twice-a-year practice.

The hidden cost of losing your community bank: disruptive innovation

The hidden cost of losing your community bank: disruptive innovation

If policymakers are serious about sustaining American innovation, they should consider what happens downstream of bank mergers.

Wright says Iran war worth it to ‘reset’ Middle East

Wright says Iran war worth it to ‘reset’ Middle East

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the Iran war is necessary, arguing the U.S. needs to “reset” the Middle East. During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Wright reiterated the longstanding talking point from administration…

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Ukraine, US, Europe agree to hold another meeting soon — Zelensky

According to Zelensky, US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have actually resumed the negotiating process after their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and today’s…

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Germany's far-right achieves an electoral breakthrough in key state election

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