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Germany to endorse von der Leyen for second term, sources say

The government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will propose a second term of office for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a meeting of European Union leaders on

Germany to endorse von der Leyen for second term, sources say
Economy|News|Political

French stocks drag European shares lower on political turmoil

European shares dropped in a broad-based selloff on Friday, marking a weekly loss amid political turmoil in France that has sent the French benchmark

French stocks drag European shares lower on political turmoil
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Argentina's Milei meets with IMF at G7 after greeting Biden

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei met the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit, the most

Argentina's Milei meets with IMF at G7 after greeting Biden
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French election worries rekindle market memories of UK budget rout

As the far right and leftist parties gain momentum ahead of France's surprise parliamentary election, investors are starting to contemplate the risk of

French election worries rekindle market memories of UK budget rout
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Fed-up Britons consider an election gamble on wildcard Farage

Britain's two main political parties are battling hard for the east London town of Romford, but some voters there are weary of broken

Fed-up Britons consider an election gamble on wildcard Farage
Business|Economy

ECB's Lagarde dodges question about French market turmoil

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde largely dodged a question about turmoil in French financial markets on Friday, merely saying the ECB would deliver on

ECB's Lagarde dodges question about French market turmoil
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Italian teacher held in Hungary for alleged assault released after being elected MEP

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis was released from house arrest in Budapest after she was elected a member of the European Parliament (MEP) at the weekend, her lawyer

Italian teacher held in Hungary for alleged assault released after being elected MEP
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EU centre-right EPP says door is open for new Hungary party to join

Hungarian political newcomer Peter Magyar's Tisza party is welcome to join the centre-right European People's Party in the European Parliament, the EPP's leader said on Friday.

EU centre-right EPP says door is open for new Hungary party to join
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UK PM Sunak warns: A vote for Farage gifts Labour the election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned on Friday that a vote for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party would hand electoral victory to Labour, after a poll put the right

UK PM Sunak warns: A vote for Farage gifts Labour the election
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France's political alliances and their election pledges

France's political parties have scrambled to form political alliances after President Emmanuel Macron's surprise move to call a parliamentary election, reshaping

France's political alliances and their election pledges
Economy

France's allied left seeks lower retirement age, wealth tax on rich

France's leftwing parties want to lower the retirement age, link salaries to inflation and introduce a wealth tax for the rich, leaders of a newly agreed alliance that spans from the

France's allied left seeks lower retirement age, wealth tax on rich
Economy

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after worse than expected EU vote result

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday to boost the government's battle with a cost-of-living crisis, but

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after worse than expected EU vote result
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Indonesia's presidential loser seeks re-election in Jakarta

Indonesia's defeated presidential candidate Anies Baswedan announced he will run for Jakarta governor in a November vote, ending speculation about whether the opposition politician

Indonesia's presidential loser seeks re-election in Jakarta
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South Africa's Ramaphosa set to be re-elected despite ANC hammering

Cyril Ramaphosa was set on Friday to be re-elected as South Africa's president, having brokered a deal with the opposition for a

South Africa's Ramaphosa set to be re-elected despite ANC hammering
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Irish coalition parties on top after marathon European election counts

Ireland's two main coalition parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, each won four of the 14 seats contested for the European Parliament after marathon election counts ended on Friday,

Irish coalition parties on top after marathon European election counts
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Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns

A rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri

Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns
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Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick

Indiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate

Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
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California's Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here's what to know

The efforts to tamp down organized retail theft in California this year have largely boiled down to two paths

California's Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here's what to know
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Mexico's amnesty, legal protection reforms become law

Mexico enacted two controversial laws on Friday that increase the president's ability to grant amnesty and limit judges' ability to suspend public projects.

Mexico's amnesty, legal protection reforms become law
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Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief

Haiti will replace the head of its national police force, Frantz Elbe, with former chief Rameau Normil, the prime minister's office said on Friday, as the

Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief
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South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected for a second term, having won a majority of votes in the National Assembly, the chief justice said on Friday.

South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president
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South Africa's Ramaphosa survives ANC hammering to win second term

Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected South Africa's president on Friday, having brokered a deal with the opposition for a government of

South Africa's Ramaphosa survives ANC hammering to win second term
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Mexican president-elect's motorcade suffers accident, Sheinbaum fine

Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's motorcade suffered an accident on Friday, her team said in a statement, leaving one person dead and several injured, though the car

Mexican president-elect's motorcade suffers accident, Sheinbaum fine
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South African foes unite in uneasy coalition

For the first time since Nelson Mandela negotiated an end to white minority rule, former sworn enemies are coming together in South Africa under a pledge to

South African foes unite in uneasy coalition
News|Opinion|World

Italian activist freed from Hungary returns home after being elected to European Parliament

Italian anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has returned to her parents’ house in the northern Italian city of Monza

Italian activist freed from Hungary returns home after being elected to European Parliament

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