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Niger junta agrees to talks to repair ties with Benin

Niger's junta has agreed to talks with Benin's government, led by two former Benin presidents, to help restore relations after a coup in Niger last year led to the border closing

Niger junta agrees to talks to repair ties with Benin
Economy|Political

Lula approves spending cuts to meet Brazil's fiscal framework, says minister

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ordered his economic team on Wednesday to comply with the country's fiscal framework, and approved suggestions of spending cuts, the

Lula approves spending cuts to meet Brazil's fiscal framework, says minister
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French far right RN party would not get majority in parliament -Harris Interactive poll

The far-right National Rally (RN) party would not get a majority of seats in the French parliament following the second round of parliament elections on Sunday, according to a Harris

French far right RN party would not get majority in parliament -Harris Interactive poll
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US says it had no involvement in attempted failed coup in Bolivia

The United States had no involvement in a failed coup attempt in Bolivia last week, the White House said on Wednesday.

US says it had no involvement in attempted failed coup in Bolivia
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Egypt swears in a new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges fuel public discontent

Egypt’s new Cabinet has been sworn in and features major changes in the defense, foreign ministry and economy portfolios as the country faces mounting public discontent and conflicts in neighboring nations

Egypt swears in a new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges fuel public discontent
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US resumes talks with Venezuela, pushes for fair July 28 election

Senior U.S. and Venezuelan officials restarted talks on Wednesday, with Washington saying it urged President Nicolas Maduro's

US resumes talks with Venezuela, pushes for fair July 28 election
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Mexico's Sheinbaum says Supreme Court is not "acting correctly"

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that Mexico's Supreme Court is "not acting correctly" and that it is intruding on the powers of the other branches

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Supreme Court is not "acting correctly"
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US judge partially blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday partially blocked a U.S.

US judge partially blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements
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House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decision

A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling

House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court's immunity decision
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Fight over retail theft is testing California Democrats' strive to avoid mass incarceration policies

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders have dropped a plan to put a crime-focused measure on the ballot a day after announcing it

Fight over retail theft is testing California Democrats' strive to avoid mass incarceration policies
Economy

Dollar weakness supports pound and euro, elections in focus

The pound and the euro gained against the dollar on Thursday after weak U.S. economic data sent the greenback lower the previous day, as voting

Dollar weakness supports pound and euro, elections in focus
Business|Economy

Stocks stretch record run, pound pauses as UK votes

World stocks clocked up more record highs on Thursday after U.S. data narrowed the odds on a September Fed interest rate cut, while Europe was on politics watch again as UK voters

Stocks stretch record run, pound pauses as UK votes
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As France votes, Europe holds its breath

When President Emmanuel Macron shocked France last month by calling a snap election, he was gambling with the future of

As France votes, Europe holds its breath
Economy|News

European shares advance on rate optimism; UK election in focus

European shares rose on Thursday amid optimism around U.S. interest rate cuts following soft economic data, while London markets gained as

European shares advance on rate optimism; UK election in focus
News|Political

Romanian ruling coalition agrees parliamentary, presidential election dates

Romania's ruling coalition of leftist Social Democrats and centre-right Liberals has agreed to hold a presidential election on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, with parliamentary polls in

Romanian ruling coalition agrees parliamentary, presidential election dates
News|Opinion|Political

The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers

The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers

The Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers
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France to deploy more police to prevent trouble after Sunday election

Some 30,000 police will be deployed across France late on Sunday following the high-stakes runoff of a parliamentary election to ensure there is no trouble, a

France to deploy more police to prevent trouble after Sunday election
News|Opinion|Sports

Britain's top players at Wimbledon stick to tennis on UK election day

Some of Britain’s top tennis players are avoiding election talk like double-faults at Wimbledon

Britain's top players at Wimbledon stick to tennis on UK election day
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US Supreme Court's Barrett asserts conservative power, but favors narrower approach

Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a March public appearance alongside liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor said that one way to promote compromise on the U.S.

US Supreme Court's Barrett asserts conservative power, but favors narrower approach
Business|News|Political

Milan prosecutors seek second trial for Italy tourism minister

Milan prosecutors on Thursday requested a second trial of Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche, accusing her of false accounting at a publishing group she used to own.

Milan prosecutors seek second trial for Italy tourism minister
Food|Lifestyle|Opinion|Travel

Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble

Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble

Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble
Political|Sports

Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024

Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024

Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024
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Venezuelan opposition's Lopez hopeful of democratic transition at July vote

Opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez said he was optimistic millions of Venezuelan voters would spark a democratic transition when they cast their

Venezuelan opposition's Lopez hopeful of democratic transition at July vote
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Rights watchdog urges Argentina to respect freedom to protest

The Americas' top human rights agency on Thursday urged Argentine authorities to respect people's freedom of assembly, after reports that police used excessive force

Rights watchdog urges Argentina to respect freedom to protest
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Mexico's Sheinbaum taps Garcia Harfuch as security minister in bid to tackle crime

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday named Omar Garcia Harfuch to be her security minister in a bid to repeat the successes in fighting crime

Mexico's Sheinbaum taps Garcia Harfuch as security minister in bid to tackle crime

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