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UK PM Sunak says he will act on gambling investigation findings

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday he would act on any findings of wrongdoing from an internal investigation into a damaging betting scandal that

UK PM Sunak says he will act on gambling investigation findings
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Nationalism is not the answer for French voters, says German minister

European history shows that nationalism offers no solution to problems, Germany's defence minister said on Monday during a visit to Paris, adding that he would be happier if liberal

Nationalism is not the answer for French voters, says German minister
Education|Opinion|Political

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
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House ethics panel reviews 2 GOP lawmakers' campaign payments to private social clubs

The House Ethics Committee is reviewing separate accusations against two Republican congressmen from Texas that allege they violated ethics rules by using campaign funds to pay membership dues at private social clubs

House ethics panel reviews 2 GOP lawmakers' campaign payments to private social clubs
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Longest-serving Chicago City Council member gets 2 years in prison for corruption

The longest-serving City Council member in Chicago history has been sentenced to two years in prison for corruption

Longest-serving Chicago City Council member gets 2 years in prison for corruption
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Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates

It's debate prep time for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates
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Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, a front-runner to become the next president of the European Council, said on Monday he was optimistic ahead of the bloc's summit this

Former Portuguese PM 'optimistic' as EU Council top job decision nears
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US Treasury to devote extra $100 million over 3 years to affordable housing

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US Treasury to devote extra $100 million over 3 years to affordable housing
Economy

Argentina enters technical recession as job losses mount under Milei

Argentina entered a technical recession in the first quarter of the year, official data showed on Monday, and job losses mounted amid

Argentina enters technical recession as job losses mount under Milei
Education|News|Political

Louisiana is sued for requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana was sued on Monday over a new law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms in the state.

Louisiana is sued for requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms
Economy|Political

Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says

The leaders of Ireland's three governing parties agreed on Monday to nominate Finance Minister Michael McGrath as the country's representative on the European Commission, a source

Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says
Education|Opinion|Political

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Civil liberties groups have filed a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law mandating that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in every public school classroom

Lawsuit challenges new Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
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South Korea says North Korea is again flying balloons toward the South, probably carrying trash

South Korea says North Korea is again flying balloons toward the South that are likely to be carrying trash

South Korea says North Korea is again flying balloons toward the South, probably carrying trash
Lifestyle|Opinion

Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life

Hillary Clinton’s next book is a collection of essays, touching upon everything from marriage to politics to faith, that her publisher is calling her most personal yet

Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life
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Sandu says Moldova's future within European family

Moldova's President Maia Sandu welcomed the start of formal talks to join the EU, stressing that her country's future is within the European family.

Sandu says Moldova's future within European family
Economy|News|Political

Decision on Germany's 2025 budget postponed, say government sources say

The German government no longer expects the cabinet to reach an agreement on the 2025 draft budget by a July 3 deadline, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

Decision on Germany's 2025 budget postponed, say government sources say
Economy|Political

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says

The prospect of a politically extreme party with little or no government experience taking power after France's parliamentary elections is worrying investors, the

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says
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Julian Assange's wife Stella 'elated' he is set to be freed

Julian Assange's wife Stella said on Tuesday she was "elated" and it was "incredible" her husband was set to be freed following a 14-year legal battle.

Julian Assange's wife Stella 'elated' he is set to be freed
Economy|Political|World

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer

The South African rand weakened in volatile trade on Tuesday as comments from the two biggest parties in the unity government suggested a cabinet announcement by President

S.African rand slips as cabinet announcement appears nearer
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Von der Leyen lined up for second term under EU top jobs deal, sources say

European political groups on Tuesday agreed to a deal on top European Union posts, selecting Germany's Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as head of the European

Von der Leyen lined up for second term under EU top jobs deal, sources say
Political

Spain's main parties agree to renew judges' governing body after five-year deadlock

Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the main opposition People's Party (PP) have reached a deal to renew key judicial institutions, including the judges' governing body, after

Spain's main parties agree to renew judges' governing body after five-year deadlock
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Hungary launches investigation into anti-corruption watchdogs

Hungary's Sovereignty Protection Office launched an investigation on Tuesday into the Hungarian branch of the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International

Hungary launches investigation into anti-corruption watchdogs
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South African MK party lawmakers sworn in after boycotting first sitting

Members of South Africa's uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party were sworn in as lawmakers in parliament on Tuesday after boycotting the first sitting of the National Assembly nearly two

South African MK party lawmakers sworn in after boycotting first sitting
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Swiss hope to secure new deal with EU this year, president says

Switzerland is looking to wrap up a deal to update its relationship with the European Union this year, its president said on Tuesday, after previous attempts spanning years foundered

Swiss hope to secure new deal with EU this year, president says
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Albania court upholds jailing of ethnic Greek mayor who won European Parliament seat

An Albanian appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court conviction on vote-buying charges of ethnic Greek politician Fredi Beleris, three weeks after he won a seat

Albania court upholds jailing of ethnic Greek mayor who won European Parliament seat

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