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PoliticsSep 19The PP again summons Marlaska, Robles, and Albares to the SenateThe Popular Party, with a majority in the upper house, doubles down on its offensive after the ministers refused to appear in August.El País
PoliticsSep 19Macron, the 'pope-loving' president, faces strained relations with the Vatican ahead of Leo XIV's visit to ParisEver since he first took office, Emmanuel Macron has placed great importance on his relationships with popes. His repeated invitations, breaches of protocol and displays of 'familiarity' have at times been seen as 'attempts to instrumentalize' the relationship.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 19Carney’s Euro trip inflames Trump tensionsThe tension between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has only intensified amid the latter’s cozying up with the European Union (EU) on a high-profile trip this week. The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been increasingly strained due to tit-for-tat tariffs on American and Canadian goods and Trump’s renaming of Lake…The Hill
PoliticsSep 19France’s Macron warns of Russian ‘hybrid’ attacks, seeks to step up energy defenceJust months before France's presidential election, rising fuel costs due to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed the nation to the verge of crisis. In an attempt to address public anger and energy threats, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered the nation's major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace. But the main takeaway from this meeting was perhaps Macron's warning about Russian "hybrid attacks"... what exactly does he mean and how serious is the threat? Details and analysis by Richard Werly, France and Europe correspondent for Blick.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 19Creep who ‘groomed’ girl (13) through Snapchat before sexually assaulting her is jailedJudge Francis Comerford has imposed a 28 month prison term with the final six months suspended on Ryce Clohessy (23)sundayworld_com · ireland
PoliticsSep 19France calls on Moscow to reverse takeover of European assetsFrance has called on Moscow to "reverse" its decision to take control of assets belonging to European companies still operating in Russia, including Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups. The Kremlin defends the takeover as a justified measure against firms representing "unfriendly countries" that back Ukraine.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 19EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meetingThe United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 19Millionaire Activist James Chambers Seeks Asylum in SpainJailed in Madrid on an extradition request from the United States that his lawyer says is tied to pro-Palestinian activism, James Chambers fears persecution if returned.NYT World
PoliticsSep 19Putin sends message to Europe amid Ukraine conflict: 'No aggressive intentions'thenews · pakistan
PoliticsSep 19‘Tell people the whole story’: Chamber chief challenges Abela on economyMalta Chamber President William Spiteri Bailey and Prime Minister Robert Abela.timesofmalta · malta
PoliticsSep 19German chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting criticism ahead of September 20 regional electionsAfter its breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD party is expected to continue its rise on September 20, according to polls. Voters are called to the polls in the city of Berlin and the region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 19The Fateful Sunday for the Chancellor. With Rasmus BuchsteinerEin historisches Novum rückt in greifbare Nähe: Fliegt die CDU in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern womöglich aus dem Landtag oder schrammt haarscharf daran vorbei? Während Manuela Schwesig auf einen Wahlsieg mit für die SPD triumphalen Werten zusteuern könnte, kämpfen die Christdemokraten an der Fünf-Prozent-Hürde und ums politische Überleben im Land. Gordon Repinski und Rasmus Buchsteiner analysieren, warum die […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 19The AfD is surging and Berlin is going to the polls. Could the ‘City of Freedom’ fall to the far-right?After success in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD has trained its sights on state elections in the German capital of Berlin. In one of the world’s most liberal cities, the party is just four points off the lead in the polls. Alex Croft reportsThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 19As far right gains ground in Germany, Berlin election tests Europe's centreBerliners go to the polls on Sunday to elect the city-state’s parliament and district councils, in a vote taking place just two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The implications could extend beyond Germany.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 19Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state electionsParties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from cyberattacks and sabotage. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 19Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: SPD seeks to fend off AfDFor nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state. If they can fend off the AfD, the result may boost the fortunes of the German government's junior coalition partner.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 19Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension ageMillions of older people could be missing out on benefits, free bus passes and other help with everyday costs. Find out what you may be entitled to.countytimes · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 19Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension ageMillions of older people could be missing out on benefits, free bus passes and other help with everyday costs. Find out what you may be entitled to.bordercountiesadvertiser · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 19Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension ageMillions of older people could be missing out on benefits, free bus passes and other help with everyday costs. Find out what you may be entitled to.denbighshirefreepress · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 19Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension ageMillions of older people could be missing out on benefits, free bus passes and other help with everyday costs. Find out what you may be entitled to.leaderlive · united kingdom
PoliticsSep 19Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in UkraineThe bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 19GPO poll: ND on 30.3%, ELAS second on 15.8%, PASOK third on 13.1% – One in two want a single-party governmentAs for the TIF programmes, 28.5% say they were more persuaded by what Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had to say, 15.5% by Alexis Tsipras and 14% by Nikos Androulakis The post GPO poll: ND on 30.3%, ELAS second on 15.8%, PASOK third on 13.1% – One in two want a single-party government appeared first on ProtoThema English .protothema · greece
PoliticsSep 19AfD surge in eastern Germany makes some immigrants question whether they still belongROSTOCK, Germany, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Shahd Najeeb still remembers the trauma ⁠of fleeing Islamic State fighters during Syria's civil war. More than a decade after finding refuge in Germany, she now fears she may no longer be welcome there.thestar_my · malaysia
PoliticsSep 19Crime, terror, immigration: France through the eyes of its ‘Fox News’Watching a day of coverage on CNews reveals how some view country as being a nation in crisisIrish Times World