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Bardella Denies Antisemitic Allegations, Calls Mediapart Report ‘Blatant Forgeries
4 weeks ago
Bardella Denies Antisemitic Allegations, Calls Mediapart Report ‘Blatant Forgeries
The controversy centers on a report alleging that Bardella shared private messages containing antisemitic rhetoric between 2013 and 2015. Mediapart…
French public sector strike disrupts flights ahead of budget announcement
4 weeks ago
French public sector strike disrupts flights ahead of budget announcement
France's civil aviation authority, the DGAC, ordered airlines to reduce their flight operations to manage the impact of the strike…
87-Year-Old Eviction in Spain Highlights Deepening Housing Crisis
4 weeks ago
87-Year-Old Eviction in Spain Highlights Deepening Housing Crisis
The removal from her long-term residence marks a stark escalation in the consequences of housing instability. For decades, Maricarmen’s apartment…
Not One More Maricarmen”: Spain’s Housing Crisis Triggers Mass Protests and Urgent Legislative Push
4 weeks ago
Not One More Maricarmen”: Spain’s Housing Crisis Triggers Mass Protests and Urgent Legislative Push
The images of her removal spread rapidly across Spain and Europe, transforming Abascal into the central symbol of a housing…
Honduras begins new term under President Asfura amid legitimacy crisis and institutional fragility
4 weeks ago
Honduras begins new term under President Asfura amid legitimacy crisis and institutional fragility
In his inaugural address, Asfura pledged a marked break from the policy direction of his predecessor, Xiomara Castro. He outlined…
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges GOP women to prioritize party over candidate
4 weeks ago
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges GOP women to prioritize party over candidate
In a speech titled "The Elephant in the Room," Paxton acknowledged that the Republican Party faces "real vulnerabilities" on its…
France Sues to Suspend Pension Reform, Reversing Macron’s Constitutional Override
4 weeks ago
France Sues to Suspend Pension Reform, Reversing Macron’s Constitutional Override
The 2023 pension reform law raised the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64. The original legislation became law after…
Swiss Voters Reject Neutrality Overhaul and Population Cap in Dual Referendum
4 weeks ago
Swiss Voters Reject Neutrality Overhaul and Population Cap in Dual Referendum
The neutrality referendum sought to impose stricter constitutional limits on the country’s long-standing stance of non-alignment. By defining neutrality as…
Mélenchon’s Debt “Fire” Plan Sparks Clash with Central Bankers as Allies Seek to Clarify Rhetoric
4 weeks ago
Mélenchon’s Debt “Fire” Plan Sparks Clash with Central Bankers as Allies Seek to Clarify Rhetoric
The controversy centers on Mélenchon’s call to write off billions of euros in sovereign debt. In a press conference with…
Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to kidney disease
4 weeks ago
Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to kidney disease
In a statement released Monday evening, Waters described the burden of her role as incompatible with the demands of her…