• Tue, December 3, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

French far-right's Le Pen may regret her risky bid to topple government

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appears to be betting her future on ousting President Emmanuel Macron before his term ends in 2027, lawmakers and analysts say. To do so, she has helped trigger France's second political crisis in six months.

by: Brian Stokes

Trump's FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do.

Kash Patel has been well-known for years within Donald Trump's orbit as a loyal supporter who shares the president-elect's skepticism of the FBI and intelligence community.

by: Brian Stokes

DA slams speaker of eThekwini Municipality of not handling racism incident properly

The Democratic Alliance's eThekwini PR councillor Yogis Govender said that the party is filing the motion of no confidence against speaker Thabani Nyawose.

by: Brian Stokes

'No easy answer': Report highlights problem that could 'mess with Trump's first 100 days'

President-elect Donald Trump and his party may quickly find themselves engulfed in a battle to fund the federal government that NBC News reports could "mess with" the first 100 days of his second term.

by: Brian Stokes

Gulf countries talk like Iran, act like Israel

The GCC rhetoric on Israel masks its true aims to decouple Syria's Assad and the Islamic Republic and declaw Hezbollah in Lebanon

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William Ruto rebukes Kenyans celebrating cancellation of JKIA-Adani deal: "Hawajawai kanyaga airport"

President William Ruto told off Kenyans celebrating the cancellation of the deal with Adani Group, which sought to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

by: Brian Stokes

Column: Why the American media and their critics won't stop telling the same lie

As public opinion of Donald Trump, climate change and more show, the press is not as important as journalists and their detractors claim, especially now.

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'Broader and deeper' online risk to UK from criminals and state-backed hackers

The head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Richard Horne, said the reliance on technology meant the risk from attack was greater.

by: Brian Stokes

Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff

Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced as rigged by its critics, decided to suspend negotiations for the small fo

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The 2024 popular vote margin is tight. And, the history of Oxford's word of the year

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Can Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him?

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Who's in Trump's political circles? His cabinet picks and advisers so far

From immigration hawks to bombastic billionaires to loyalist lawyers, here are the people the U.S. president-elect has picked for key positions - and how he plans to use them

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Politics latest: Ukraine war 'will end with negotiation', No 10 suggests

Downing Street insists the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece is not on the agenda for Keir Starmer's meeting with the Greek prime minister today. Meanwhile, Number 10 suggests the war in Ukraine will have a negotiated conclusion.

by: Brian Stokes

Hunter Biden pardon fallout and strategic timing behind Syria's reignited civil war: Morning Rundown

Hunter Biden pardon gives Trump political cover. President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden was a move by a father to protect his

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Russia and China exploiting UK's technology dependence to cause 'maximum destruction', GCHQ warns

The NCSC's annual report shows a threefold increase in the most serious cyber incidents affecting the UK in 2023-24

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Politics latest: Elgin Marbles row reignites as Starmer meets Greek PM

Downing Street insists the possible return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece is not on the agenda for Keir Starmer's meeting with the Greek prime minister today.

by: Brian Stokes

Can President-elect Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress?

by: Brian Stokes

Blue States Will Not Be Safe in Our Corrupt, Clownish, Authoritarian Future

The Trump administration will seek vengeance against any state that tries to resist the spread of crony capitalism.

by: Brian Stokes

Adam Bandt pushes for formal power-sharing deal with Anthony Albanese in case of minority election

The Greens leader has put the prime minister on notice that his party would seek "in advance" to lock in a "stable and progressive" deal with Labor to form a potential minority government.

by: Brian Stokes

SA's G20 presidency will put focus on Africa and Global South, says Ramaphosa

South Africa will use its presidency of the G20 to advance the cause of Africa and the Global South, President Cyril Ramaphosa says.

by: Brian Stokes

How the NY Army Guard helps the Swedes: Wet gap crossings and chemical disasters

In joint operations, the Swedish Chief of Army met with the 42nd Infantry Division, which includes the NY Army National Guard. The guard heads to Sweden next year.

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: 'Catastrophic' new year in store thanks to budget tax rises, says prominent Labour backer | Politics News | Sky News

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'Labor disaster': Sky News host Peta Credlin slams Allan Labor government after Victoria ranked worst state to do business

Sky News host Peta Credlin has slammed the Allan Labor government for running Victoria into the ground after it was ranked the worst state to do business in Australia.

by: Brian Stokes

What to know about Republican and Democratic leaders for 2025 Kansas Legislature

Republicans and Democrats have chosen their leaders for the next legislative session, which will feature larger GOP supermajorities and smaller Democratic minorities. New and returning lawmakers met Monday at the Statehouse in Topeka to vote in leadership ...

by: Brian Stokes

Project 2025, Mar-a-Lago and Fox News: What Connects Trump's New Staff Picks

See the links between more than 60 figures the president-elect wants for cabinet and other senior positions: billionaires, lobbyists, Fox personalities and more.

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Pakistan choosing weapons over welfare of its people: Navy chief

NEW DELHI: Pakistan is choosing weapons over the welfare of its people despite its precarious economic condition, Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday, adding that India is tweaking its operational plans and strategy to tackle the expanding collusiveness ...

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Supreme Court to rule on key transgender care case: What's at stake for minors

The Supreme Court will consider if states can keep transgender adolescents from puberty blockers and hormone therapy, a major culture war flashpoint.

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UAE economy booming with $817bn trade target, thriving tourism sector and advancing global reputation

The UAE's national economy continues to demonstrate accelerated growth, reinforcing its position as one of the most dynamic and competitive economies both regionally and globally.

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Gov. Kevin Stitt names second new chief of staff in five months

Gov. Kevin Stitt Monday named Tom Newell as his new chief of staff. Grayson Walker, the previous chief of staff, was appointed in July and is leaving the position to pursue opportunities in the private sector, according to a news release.

by: Brian Stokes

'Politics Failed': Top U.N. Envoy Says Gaza War Followed Years of Weak Diplomacy

World leaders failed to focus on a permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and risk making the same mistake again, the departing United Nations' envoy in the region says.

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".

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

'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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

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".

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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,

by: Brian Stokes

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

by: Brian Stokes

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.

by: Brian Stokes

'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'

by: Brian Stokes

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.

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.
The article from ABC News discusses the ongoing legal and political scrutiny surrounding Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. It highlights that despite calls from some Republicans for a pardon, Hunter Biden's legal team and prosecutors are pushing back against criticisms of the case's handling. The piece details that Hunter Biden has been under investigation for tax issues and a false statement related to a gun purchase. Recently, a plea deal fell apart, leading to increased pressure on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney David Weiss, who has been criticized by Republican lawmakers for allegedly slow-walking the investigation. Weiss has since been granted special counsel status, which gives him more autonomy in the investigation. The article also mentions that Hunter Biden's legal team has accused the DOJ of reneging on the plea deal, while prosecutors maintain that the investigation remains active and independent of political influence.

Read the Full ABC Article at:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/hunter-biden-pardon-prosecutors-push-back-criticism-case/story?id=116385224