politics
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
World
October 20, 2024
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
CNN — One year after his election victory sparked a rare round of relief and optimism among Europe’s establishment, Poland’s…
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
World
September 29, 2024
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Tokyo CNN — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest…
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
Middle East
September 10, 2024
Britain’s local governments are at ‘serious’ risk of ‘widespread collapse’
London CNN — Local governments across England, Scotland and Wales face a £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) hole in their finances…
Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament over debate on jailed opposition politician
Middle East
August 18, 2024
Fistfight breaks out in Turkish parliament over debate on jailed opposition politician
Reuters — A fistfight broke out in Turkey’s parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy was attacked after calling for…
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
World
July 9, 2024
Statesman, crusader… gambler: How France’s Macron blew his legacy
Paris CNN — It feels like a lifetime ago. Emmanuel Macron marched on to the stage in 2017, a boyish…
Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labor takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule
World
July 6, 2024
Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labor takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule
London CNN — The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, sweeping into power after…
Europe’s center ground is shifting further to the right
World
June 10, 2024
Europe’s center ground is shifting further to the right
CNN — Europe’s drift to the right has been a long journey that’s seen the continent’s mainstream increasingly accommodate people…
Weeks-old government dubbed ‘anti-Māori’ as culture wars rage in New Zealand
World
December 17, 2023
Weeks-old government dubbed ‘anti-Māori’ as culture wars rage in New Zealand
New Zealand’s new right-leaning government took more than a month to take shape, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his…
Rishi Sunak is picking a fight on the migration issue that he probably cannot win
World
December 9, 2023
Rishi Sunak is picking a fight on the migration issue that he probably cannot win
CNN — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a major problem. As his governing Conservative Party prepares to enter what…
Suella Braverman, Britain’s hardline home secretary, fired as ex-PM David Cameron makes surprise return to government
World
November 24, 2023
Suella Braverman, Britain’s hardline home secretary, fired as ex-PM David Cameron makes surprise return to government
London CNN — Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak carried out a dramatic Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, firing his divisive…