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Greek PM hints at cabinet reshuffle after EU vote disappointment

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hinted at a cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, saying "corrective measures" were required after his centre-right party performed less well than

Greek PM hints at cabinet reshuffle after EU vote disappointment
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EU top jobs field narrows, von der Leyen set for second term

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appears on course for a second five-year term and Estonia's prime minister and Portugual's former premier

EU top jobs field narrows, von der Leyen set for second term
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France's conservative leader: Want to form "alliance" with Le Pen's National Rally

France's conservative Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti on Tuesday called for a country-wide alliance between his party's candidates and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally

France's conservative leader: Want to form "alliance" with Le Pen's National Rally
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Resignation attempts, gloom as Macron camp weighs fallout of election gamble

When French President Emmanuel Macron told his young prime minister of his decision to call a snap election just hours before announcing it on television, Gabriel

Resignation attempts, gloom as Macron camp weighs fallout of election gamble
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Zuma's MK party seeks to block South African parliament citing vote-rigging

Former South African president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has applied to the country's top court to block the newly elected

Zuma's MK party seeks to block South African parliament citing vote-rigging
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Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs

Haiti’s transitional council has appointed a new Cabinet

Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs
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Dutch parties agree on final formation of rightwing government, Wilders says

Political parties in the Netherlands have reached a final agreement on the formation of their incoming right-wing government, election winner Geert Wilders said on Tuesday.

Dutch parties agree on final formation of rightwing government, Wilders says
Economy

Sterling hits 22-month high versus euro edges up vs dollar

Sterling hit a 22-month high versus the euro after a sharp rise the day before and was roughly unchanged

Sterling hits 22-month high versus euro edges up vs dollar
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Trio of court cases in Thailand ramp up uncertainty, put markets on edge

Three court cases in Thailand, including one that has ensnared the prime minister, have heightened political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's

Trio of court cases in Thailand ramp up uncertainty, put markets on edge
Education|Entertainment|Opinion

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
Economy

Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple more

The Mexican peso has continued to weaken as Mexico's outgoing president _ and his successor _vowed to forge ahead with some 20 constitutional changes that have rattled investors

Mexican peso weakens as next president vows to forge ahead with 20 reforms - and adds a couple more
Economy|Health|Political

With 1 out of 3 Californians on Medicaid, doctors push ballot measure to force state to pay more

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to back out of a deal he made last year to pay doctors more money to treat Medicaid patients

With 1 out of 3 Californians on Medicaid, doctors push ballot measure to force state to pay more
Economy|News|Political|World

Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row

Australia's top trade official is predicting China will lift a ban on Australian lobster imports after Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the country

Australia anticipates China will lift final obstacle for exports as they ease past 2020 row
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Thai court sets June 18 for hearing on PM Srettha dismissal case

Thailand's Constitutional Court said on Wednesday that it will hear a case on June 18 that could lead to the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin related to a cabinet

Thai court sets June 18 for hearing on PM Srettha dismissal case
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South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea

South Korea's main opposition leader was indicted on Wednesday on bribery charges in an alleged scheme to use an underwear maker to transfer funds to North Korea and facilitate a

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea
Political

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans

Independents’ political views and policy preferences reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day. Democrats and Republicans have different sources for their views.

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans
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Ethnic Greek Beleris secures EU parliament seat from Albania jail

When ethnic Greek politician Fredi Beleris was voted into the European Parliament on Sunday while jailed in Albania, supporters in his Albanian hometown lit

Ethnic Greek Beleris secures EU parliament seat from Albania jail
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Macron seeks alliance against France's far right; Republicans ditch party chief

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged rival parties to join his electoral alliance against Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally,

Macron seeks alliance against France's far right; Republicans ditch party chief
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Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that a peace treaty with Azerbaijan was close to completion, but that his country would not accept Baku's

Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan
Business|Economy|Political

Argentina economy snapshot: central bank dollar buying spree slows

Argentina's central bank has started to put the brakes on its aggressive buying of dollars, a key push to build up reserves under new libertarian President

Argentina economy snapshot: central bank dollar buying spree slows
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Thai courts to hear politically sensitive cases next week

Thai courts will convene on a trio of politically charged cases next week, including one that could potentially lead to the prime

Thai courts to hear politically sensitive cases next week
Economy|Political

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
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New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution

New Jersey's top federal prosecutor says Sen. Bob Menendez sought to discuss the prosecution of a New Jersey real estate developer with him before recommending him to be nominated as U.S. attorney after Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election

New Jersey's top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution
Political

Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back him

Nevada GOP Senate Republican runner-up Jeff Gunter has continued his attacks on the nominee and retired Army Capt. Sam Brown

Runner-up criticizes Nevada GOP Senate nominee Sam Brown while other former rivals back him
Economy|Political

Argentine Senate passes Milei reform bill as protests rage outside

Argentina's Senate passed a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei's economic reform plans,

Argentine Senate passes Milei reform bill as protests rage outside

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