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POLITICS2h agoAlbania’s Students Demand the Fall of Rama and an End to CorruptionA wave of student protests have swept Albania over the last week and escalated into clashes with police. BIRN spoke with some of the protesters to hear what brought them into the streets.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2h agoUK's Burnham revives North Sea gas field project that stalled under StarmerBacked by Norway's Equinor and Shell, unions and industry have welcomed the decision, while environmental campaigners say it will drive up emissions and do nothing to lower household bills.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2h agoEU prosecutors raid far-right group's offices in €4 million funds scandalThe searches are linked to an probe into the alleged misuse of more than €4 million by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group, whose debts Patriots for Europe could be forced to repay.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2h agoMilei attacks the press during his visit: “It is intellectually short, it applies to your case”; “corrupt”; “I cannot respect your brain”El presidente argentino, que visita España por séptima vez desde que llegó a la Casa Rosada, también ha tachado de “impresentable dictador” al jefe del Gobierno españolEl País
POLITICS2h agoMobilizations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Albania, Germany: Is the French example spreading?Présenté par GSK.Politico Europe
POLITICS2h agoPeter Zalmayev: 'Ukraine was showing all sorts of cards that Trump took away and gave to Putin'Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. And he warns, "I'm seeing, I'm smelling a Yalta II. I'm smelling another Munich (1938), where we're seeing appeasement of the aggressor." Ukraine faces the possibility that its sovereignty and security could become mere bargaining chips in an era Zalmayev describes as great-power "collusion". He delivers a forceful critique of the Trump administration's approach to Russia, arguing that Washington is weakening Ukraine's negotiating position while offering Vladimir PutinFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS2h agoIran and Russia exploiting France riots to weaken the west, say researchersGovernment, police, and intelligence sources claim foreign agitators helped whip up the violence during Saturday’s widespread protestsThe Independent World
POLITICS2h agoMacron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal for FranceFrench president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS3h agoFrance braces for another weekend of protests amid nationwide riotsFrance is bracing for yet another weekend of protests by high school students and the "Yellow Vest" movement. The government says they're increasing security and personnel to trying to mitigate any violence or chaos. Story by Ophelie Jacobson and France 2.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3h agoGreece: Protesters demand increased funding for public educationStudents, teachers and civil servants are demonstrating in Greece today, protesting over staff shortages, poor infrastructure and the cost of living. Dozens of students have set up tents in the Square facing Parliament, in Athens, and on a pedestrian street in Thessaloniki on Tuesday. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Athens, Nathalie Savaricas.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3h agoAn event by Abascal in A Coruña ends with police charges and injured antifascist youthAsistentes y convocantes de la multitudinaria protesta contra Vox, cercada por un gran despliegue policial, denuncian una actuación “desproporcionada” de los agentesEl País
POLITICS3h agoTrump can’t stop talking about body of Ohio’s male senator even when campaigning in North Carolina“He’s like a piece of steel. I said, ‘This guy’s a monster!’” Trump exclaimedThe Independent World
POLITICS3h ago'I didn’t know it was theft': Trials begin in Paris following October 17 violenceThose arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Paris’s Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences – from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroom’s charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice minister’s call for the law to respond with “utmost firmness”.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3h agoProsecutor searches far-right group offices in EU ParliamentSearches are part of an investigation into allegations of mismanagement of funds by the now-defunct ID group.Politico Europe
POLITICS3h agoRiots and police charges in A Coruña against protesters demonstrating at an event by Santiago AbascalMás de un millar de personas se han concentrado en la plaza de María Pita a convocatoria de colectivos nacionalistas e independentistas para repudiar la visita del líder de Vox LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS3h agoInterior ministry identifying truckers blocking roads says UrsoLorry drivers involved in protest could face prison says business ministerANSA [en]
POLITICS3h agoFrench PM Lecornu promises massive security operationFrench Prime Minister Lecornu has announced a promise for a massive security operation, indicating significant government action to address security concerns.afghanistansun.com · Afghanistan
POLITICS3h agoArab News | Argentina Milei calls Spain PM Sanchez a dictator in Madrid visitArgentina's President Milei publicly labeled Spain's Prime Minister Sanchez a "dictator" during a visit to Madrid, indicating a significant diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICS3h agoRight - Wing feud escalates : Likud , Ben Gvir accuse each other of harming the rightAn internal feud within the right-wing escalated as Likud and Ben Gvir publicly accused each other of undermining their political faction. This indicates political instability and internal power struggles.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICS3h agoMore marches as France Macron vows no repeat of riotsFrance is experiencing more marches, with President Macron vowing to prevent a recurrence of past riots. This indicates continued social and political instability in the country.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICS3h agoMacron condemns stupid claims by Trump and others blaming migrants for riotsPresident Macron condemned claims by Trump and others who blamed migrants for riots, highlighting a difference in political narratives regarding social unrest. This illustrates international political commentary on sensitive social issues.westerntelegraph.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS3h agoREPLAY: French union leaders urges strikes after meeting with PM LecornuThe leader of France's hardline CGT union on Wednesday called for strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu over fresh protests collapsed. As the country is reeling from last weekend's riots, the government offered "no measure or an acknowledgement of our demands" Sophie Binet, secretary general of the CGT, told reporters after a meeting between Lecornu and union leaders.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4h agoTrump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St Petersburg for Ukraine war talksA Trump envoy, Witkoff, met with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine war. This signifies high-level diplomatic engagement regarding the ongoing conflict.dorsetecho.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS4h agoTrump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St . Petersburg for Ukraine war talksmanilatimes.net · Philippines