Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech - The Prime Minister's speech came as Donald Trump announced Warren Stephens as his pick for the USA's next ambassador to the United Kingdom.

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UN chief says situation in Gaza 'appalling and apocalyptic'

The United Nations chief said Monday the situation in war-torn Gaza was "appalling and apocalyptic", warning conditions faced by Palestinians in the territory may amount to the "gravest international crimes".

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The fall of Barnier's government would be bad news for the French economy

On Monday, faced with the impossibility of passing the social security budget, and despite the many concessions made to the far right, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier decided to use Article 49.3 of the Constitution,

by: Brian Stokes

Queensland hydro project three years late and $4bn over budget

A mega pumped hydro station at the centre of Queensland's planned transition away from coal-fired power could be downsized by the new Crisafulli government after it discovered the project had already blown out by more than $4bn and was almost three years behind schedule.

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Ministers for Health and Disability lost their seats. One reason for it is all politics is local

Donnelly losing his seat in Wicklow can't be blamed solely on the department he ran being full of political landmines.

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There's a Good Reason Why RFK Jr.'s Views on Health Resonate With So Many Americans

A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.

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'Sinn Fein made mess of General Election but Government must not let this victory get to their heads'

The Left itself in this country is a joke and voters were not prepared to trust Sinn Fein or any other left wing parties with the Irish economy

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Politics latest: Return of Elgin Marbles 'not on the agenda' as Starmer meets Greek PM today

Downing Street has said Sir Keir Starmer will not return the Elgin Marbles to Greece when he meets his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Number 10 today.

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Biden pardons son Hunter as Trump forges ahead with presidential transition

President-elect Donald Trump continues to lay the groundwork for his incoming administration, including on his promise to ramp up tariffs. Follow for live updates.

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Maritime Makeover: Government introduces Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha to boost India's sea power

The bill once enacted will create a more favourable environment for domestic shipping operators, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and encouraging greater participation in both coastal and international trade.

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Politics latest: 'Significant shift' as PM says UK will work to 'put Ukraine in strongest possible position for negotiations'

In the wake of the Ukrainian president's exclusive interview with Sky News, Sir Keir Starmer has said the West must "put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms".

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Zelenskyy: 'Russia must acknowledge its crimes and go to hell'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Kyiv, stated that Russia must come to terms with the crimes it is committing in Ukraine. In the context of potential peace negotiations,

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Did Trump suggest Canada become 51st state and offer Trudeau to become its Governor? Here are details

US President-elect Donald Trump suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada become the 51st state if it cannot resolve trade and immigration issues. This proposal came during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago,

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Accept Sukhbir's resignation, reorganise Akali Dal in 6 months: Sikh clergy

Pronounce 'tankhah' on Sukhbir, other Sikh leaders who served as ministers in the Akali cabinet, strip ex-CM Parkash Singh Badal of 'Fakhre-e-Qaum' title

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Kenyan newspapers review, December 3: William Ruto takes on Gachagua and allies over criticism

President William Ruto has called on his critics to desist from incessant criticism of his administration, accusing them of being deficient of alternatives.

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'Abuse and violence cast dark shadow over shopworkers - we must change that'

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said 'we owe it to Britain's shopworkers to ensure the shop theft and violence they currently suffer is remembered as the ghost of Christmas past'

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Landslide? Trump's ultimate goal is minority rule

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Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

A day after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, prosecutors rebutted the president's allegation that their charges were motivated by politics.

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Where will FF/FG find common ground with Labour and Social Democrats? Housing

All the parties have acknowledged the need to deliver a higher number of homes and the greater involvement by the State in doing so

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Israel's war sparks cash crisis in Gaza with torn banknotes and severe currency shortages

Palestinians in Gaza face severe poverty, repairing torn banknotes as merchants reject damaged currency amidst a humanitarian crisis.
Mon, December 2, 2024

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Donald Trump ally makes brash warning about Putin, Ukraine and the US

The leader of the Heritage Foundation, which is closely linked to the Trump campaign, claimed President-elect Donald Trump can end the war in Ukraine in days

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John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him

John Bolton held nothing back in his comparison of Trump's nomination of Patel to Stalin picking Lavrenty Beria as head of the Soviet secret police. The post John Bolton Compares Kash Patel to Stalin's Secret Police Chief and Urges Senate to Unanimously Reject Him first appeared on Mediaite.

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Politics latest: Starmer warned new year will be 'catastrophic' thanks to budget tax rises

Speaking to Politics Hub With Sophy Ridge, chef Tom Kerridge warns budget tax rises will have a "catastrophic" impact on businesses. Meanwhile, the PM makes what Sky's Sam Coates says will be "one of the biggest decisions" of his tenure.

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4th explosive night between pro-Russians and pro-EU in Georgia

Thousands of Georgians are on the streets in several cities across the country. They're chanting slogans against the pro-Russian government. Protesters are demanding their country join the European Union.

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Starmer meets mother of British Hamas captive and vows no Gaza ceasefire without return of hostages

The prime minister was the keynote speaker at the Labour Friends of Israel annual lunch where he recommitted his support for Israel and a two-state solution

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Oil and gas lobby asks government to underwrite fossil fuel exploration, minister 'considering options'

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Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7

The post Biden 'devasted and outraged' to learn of death of US-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra on October 7 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

by: Brian Stokes

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for federal crimes after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who disregarded the law.

by: Brian Stokes

What led to Syria's 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war's front lines and threatened once again the authority of President Bashar al-Assad.

by: Brian Stokes

ODM MP claims Ruto's manifesto resembles Azimio's, sees no need for opposition: "Nangoja kitu ya kupinga"

MP Junet Mohamed claimed that the opposition members have not found anything wrong with President William Ruto's policies, drawing similarities in their manifestos.

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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Sloopys - Capitol Letter's Ohio political awards

Weigh in now on the Ohio politics and government officials most deserving of the 7th annual Sloopys, Capitol Letter's annual Ohio political awards.

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SACP to contest 2026 local government elections alone, South Africans think they're doomed to fail

The South African Communist Party have decided to contest the 2026 local government elections alone, but citizens think they would fail without the ANC's support.

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What will Trump's mass deportations look like?

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised mass deportations of undocumented migrants. Now he's planning to make good on that promise. Trump confirmed after the election that he plans to "declare a national emergency and use the U.

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Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate's 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to preserve the Senate's "vital role" in ensuring the fitness of President-elect Trump's nominees to hold senior executive and judicial branch positions.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump's FBI Pick Marks Clear "Authoritarian Takeover," Expert Warns

On Saturday, Trump nominated Patel, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Defense Department, to replace the FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, who still has more than two years left in his 10-year term. Trump appointed Wray in 2017 after unceremoniously firing James Comey.

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Sir Chris Wormald replaces Simon Case as cabinet secretary and head of civil service

The current head of the Department of Health will take over from Simon Case, who has been cabinet secretary since 2020 and is standing down due to ill health.

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'It's terrible politics': Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, the reactions went big

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What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago?

What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago? - The wall is no longer Trump's central idea, and it never really slowed migration, but it continues to put lives at risk, cost billions,

by: Brian Stokes

Potential conflicts of interest may haunt Dr. Oz's confirmation to run Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Oz has extolled Ozempic's promise for weight-loss. Now Medicare, which Trump wants Oz to oversee, may cover it.

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How Trump's Tax Cuts and Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet

There is a tax break for just about everyone on the list of cuts that President-elect Donald Trump promised during his campaign, ranging from averting income-tax rate increases scheduled for 2026 to eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security income.

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ICC president criticises US and Russia over threats and accusations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced criticism and pressure over arrest warrants for Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin. View on euronews

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We're Entering a World Where the Rule of Law Is Turned Inside Out

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Johnson rips Hunter Biden pardon, saying trust in justice system damaged

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday slammed President Biden for his decision to pardon his son Hunter, calling the move an abuse of the justice system. "President Biden insisted many times he would never pardon his own son for his serious crimes,

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Terror threat to UK if Syria camps holding Shamima Begum and other IS extremists collapse, warns ex-MI6 chief

Terror threat to UK if Syria camps holding Shamima Begum and other IS extremists collapse, warns ex-MI6 chief - Former top spy Sir Alex Younger stressed the risks of Donald Trump pulling US troops out

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Trump picks another in-law for key adviser role

Donald Trump has named Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, asan adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

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How President Biden came to the decision to pardon his son Hunter

The Biden family discussed the pardon for Hunter Biden during the Thanksgiving holiday in Nantucket, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.

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Latest King County exec candidate says he represents 'next generation'

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county.

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How Elon Musk cut costs at SpaceX, Tesla, X and what it means for DOGE

Elon Musk is known for making radical cuts. Here's what his legacy as a maverick means for Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.

FF and FG must decide if Labour or Independents are 'realistic partners', says Lowry

Michael Lowry indicates he is open to supporting next government while Independent Ireland say they would want policies addressed before discussing ministerial positions

The article from The Irish Times discusses Independent TD Michael Lowry's perspective on the potential coalition partners for Fianna Fáil (FF) and Fine Gael (FG) following the next general election. Lowry suggests that both parties need to consider whether Labour or Independent politicians would be more realistic partners in forming a government. He highlights the challenges of coalition building, noting that while FF and FG have historically been rivals, they might need to collaborate again due to the fragmented political landscape. Lowry also points out the ideological differences and the practical difficulties in aligning with smaller parties or independents, emphasizing the need for pragmatic decisions to ensure stable governance. He underscores the importance of Independents in providing stability and flexibility in government formation, especially given the current political climate where traditional alliances are shifting.

Read the Full The Irish Times Article at:
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/02/ff-and-fg-must-decide-if-labour-or-independents-are-realistic-partners-says-lowry/