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PoliticsSep 17Buckingham Palace hits back at new claims made by Princess Diana's brother in new bookPrincess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, will soon release his memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Buckingham Palace issued a response to claims made in the book about King Charles III's behavior after Princess Diana's death. CBS News' Holly Williams has context.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17New taxes crucial to preserve EU budget, says Irish PMBut the Taoiseach added that an agreement on new levies would be “very complicated,” highlighting tensions in the negotiations.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17Swedish prime minister to resign as centre-left opposition wins electionUlf Kristersson steps down following narrow defeat for right-leaning blocIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 17Sweden’s PM Kristersson resigns after left-wing wins slim majority in electionSweden’s conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation on Thursday after the left-wing opposition won a slim majority in parliament in the country’s general election. “It is now the speaker of parliament who will lead the next steps on the path towards forming a new government. In order for this work to begin immediately, I hereby request to be relieved of my duties as prime minister,” Kristersson said in a letter to the speaker which he posted to social media. The four...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 17Lebanon: UNIFIL withdrawal at the heart of Paris talksEmmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 2026, with Israeli strikes continuing in southern Lebanon and concerns growing over who will secure the border. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago has the latest.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Podcast The Day: Love in the air between Canada and the EUCanada en de Europese Unie willen een nauwere relatie. Het land zou zelfs "associatie-lid" moeten worden van de EU, zei commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen gisteren. Dat is een nieuwe vorm van lidmaatschap. En vandaag sprak de Canadese premier Mark Carney vol passie over een diepere band met Europa. Maar de Amerikaanse president Trump noemt het vijandige bewegingen, hij dreigt met nog meer handelstarieven en zelfs een handelsstop met Europa. Luister hier naar de podcast: Directeur van de Atlantische Commissie Anna van Zoest vertelt in podcast De Dag wat Canada en Europa aan elkaar kunnen NOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 17Sweden: Andersson's centre left claims narrow winSweden's centre-left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is set to defeat the incumbent right-wing bloc by one seat after nearly all votes were counted in Sunday's election. The narrow result means coalition talks are likely to be challenging, with parliament due to begin the government formation process on September 28.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Canada and EU 'stronger together' says Carney, brushing aside US threatsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for his country to become the European Union's first "associate member", shrugging off threats from United States President Donald Trump.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 17Canada and EU 'stronger together' says Carney, brushing aside US threatsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for his country to become the European Union's first "associate member", shrugging off threats from United States President Donald Trump.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 17Canada will decide on its own partnerships, Carney says - ReutersCanada will decide on its own partnerships, Carney says ReutersReuters World
PoliticsSep 17‘I’m really afraid’: Russia election candidate runs risky campaign opposing Ukraine warPolina Lermant is one of some dozen candidates in Moscow from liberal party Yabloko contesting the election to the State DumaIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 17Sweden prime minister to resign as left-wing bloc seals narrow election win⁠Sweden's ⁠centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after losing the parliamentary elections.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17Tinubu campaign feud: APC chieftain slams Wike over governorsBy Olasunkanmi Akoni Tensions within the All Progressives Congress, APC, have heightened following criticism by party chieftain Farouk Aliyu of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his recent remarks about APC governors. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, Aliyu described Wike’s reported references to some APC governors as […] The post Tinubu campaign feud: APC chieftain slams Wike over governors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Carney: Canada welcomes proposal to become EU associate memberCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed Canada’s invitation to join the European Union as its first associate member. “A Canada-EU alliance would create a beacon for other democracies,” Carney said during his speech before the European Parliament. “An alliance not defined by what we oppose but about what we are for: freedom, solidarity,…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German electionsNew Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.BBC World
PoliticsSep 17Live updates: Missouri redistricting returns to court; Trump threatens EU over new Canada tiesThe future of the Kennedy Center hangs in the balance, as the board closed the performing arts venue Wednesday. Ex officio board member Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) asked a federal judge to call an emergency hearing for an explanation about the closure but was denied. And in that ruling, Judge Christopher Cooper warned the center’s…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17Carney disregards Trump's threats and celebrates Canada's "new alliance" with the EUThe Canadian leader, before the European Parliament, highlighted the "new alliance" with the EU as a guarantee of strategic independence. Trump criticized the initiative, threatening to cut commercial ties if it is considered a hostile act towards the US.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in EuropeThe results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.NYT World
PoliticsSep 17Sweden's left wing wins slim majority in general electionMagdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats promised to take the country in a 'new direction' after four years of right-wing rule, following the announcement of the left-wing bloc's victory.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 17King Charles Responds to Claim in New Book by Charles SpencerA new memoir by Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, is making waves inside the royal family. In the book, Spencer alleges that King Charles told him “rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough” during a discussion about her funeral arrangements. The claim is drawing a rare response from Buckingham Palace. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.NBC News
PoliticsSep 17Canadian prime minister welcomes closer ties with EU in European ParliamentCanada welcomes the idea of becoming the first extraordinary member of the European Union. Prime Minister Carney said this in the European Parliament. He added that it is not the intention to establish a new alliance to rival existing power blocs in the world. The plans for furtherNOS Buitenland
PoliticsSep 17Europe seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and FacebookThe European Commission wants to bar children under 13 from social media platforms and curb addictive features such as infinite scrolling. Companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.dw · germany
PoliticsSep 17Europe seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and FacebookThe European Commission wants to bar children under 13 from social media platforms and curb addictive features such as infinite scrolling. Companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 17Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be ‘hostile act’President Trump said Wednesday the European Union inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening tariffs or a trade embargo against the bloc. “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe,” Trump…The Hill