• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: Reuters

German far-right leader is Chinese-speaking economist with foreign partner

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.

by: CNN

Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris and meet with President Macron

President-elect Donald Trump is visiting Paris Saturday to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

by: The Independent

Trump returns to world stage as he joins Zelensky and Prince William at Notre Dame reopening: Live

President-elect Donald Trump's visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral marks his return to the geopolitical stage just weeks before he's set to return to the White House

by: The Daily Telegraph

Labour transport advisers back Extinction Rebellion and 20mph zones

Appointment of 'anti-motorist activists' who want to bring traffic to a halt is a kick in the teeth for drivers, say Tories

by: Deccan Herald

Educated youth must engage in politics to drive change: CM Atishi

by: Oneindia

Did You Miss VCK Aadhav Arjun's Speech In Vijay's Presence? Watch It Here

by: NBC News

Democrats and Republicans in Congress worried that Gabbard might leak information to Syria

When she arrived in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard was seen as a rising Democratic star. But over time, her views on Russia and Syria shocked, puzzled and alarmed her colleagues.

by: KPBS

Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles

by: KGOU

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing

by: The Age

'I've always been a team player': Ben Carroll on the VCE exam crisis and what drives him

The deputy premier knows the government is under pressure, but insists they are doing what needs to be done to turn things around.

by: Seattle Times

Trump's allies go global: 'Make Argentina Great Again'

The Conservative Political Action Conference has gone global, aiming to unite right-wing parties and politicians in its traveling showcase.

by: The Daily Signal

Politics of Economic Redistribution, RIP

Her economic policies were obviously thin gruel. Her $25,000 payment to first-time homebuyers would be vacuumed up by sellers, her ban on "price gouging" was directed at notoriously competitive grocery chains, and her call for restoring the pandemic-era refundable child tax credit targeted a policy whose demise sparked no visible protest.

by: Couriermail

Josh Frydenberg and Nova Peris tell Prime Minister to 'step up' after Synagogue firebombing

Former Liberal deputy leader Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to "step up" and act on the anti-Semitism scourge ripping through Australia following Friday's Melbourne Synagogue firebombing.

by: The Mirror

'Keir Starmer needs to deliver or the populists will pounce'

Labour MPs in traditional heartland seats have been telling No 10 that Nigel Farage's Reform now poses more of a danger than the Tories,' The Mirror's Jason Beattie writes

by: The New York Times

Musk Cost-Cutting Effort Is Being Guided by Health Entrepreneur

The inclusion of Brad Smith in Trump's efficiency panel suggests that the team is preparing to focus particularly on the nation's health care system.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Albanese, Wong defend Australia's stance on Israel following criticism from Netanyahu

The prime minister spoke at a Perth synagogue on Saturday morning, without the media in attendance, in a display of support for the Australian Jewish community.

by: MSN

Meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump and Macron lasted 35 minutes

The meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump in Paris lasted 35 minutes. Source: Serhii Nykyforov, Ukrainian president's spokesperson,

by: MSN

WATCH LIVE: Trump and Zelensky in attendance for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

by: MSN

Why Minnesota is projected to face a future budget deficit, and what lawmakers might do about it

In just a few short years, Minnesota swung from having a record $17.6 billion budget surplus to seeing a projected deficit on the horizon. The revelation that the state is headed toward a modest $616 million surplus in the next two-year budget cycle and a deficit of $5.

by: MSN

Pennsylvania Congressman joins DOGE Caucus

Pennsylvania Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) just announced he has officially joined the new DOGE Caucus. According to Rep. Dan Meuser, he has joined the Bicameral Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus,

by: MSN

Special Counsel Jack Smith required to submit Trump findings to DOJ before leaving. What happens next?

Attorney General Merrick Garland will decide whether to make Special Counsel Jack Smith's report summarizing the results of his investigations into President-elect Trump public before President Biden leaves office or to punt that call to the incoming Trump administration.

by: MSN

Zimbabwe High Court scraps abortion restrictions

HARARE - Women's rights activists in Zimbabwe are celebrating a major court victory. The High Court ruled abortion after marital rape and for teenage girls is now legal. READ: March aims to raise awareness on safe abortion Abortion laws previously only allowed terminations under strict conditions,

by: MSN

Human rights lawyers group condemn CCP's targeting of unregistered house churches with 'fraud' label

Lawyers, human rights activists and religious leaders in China have issued a strong condemnation of the government's labeling of unregistered house churches as fraudulent organizations, decrying the accusations as violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief.

by: MSN

Dem rep's family targeted with bomb threat in latest targeting of House members

A Massachusetts congresswoman said Saturday that she and her family were the target of a bomb threat - marking the latest in a series of similar threats made on House members from both sides of the political aisle.

by: MSN

Greg Abbott Boasts of 'Border Security Blueprint' for US

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is promoting what he calls a "border security blueprint" for the United States, emphasizing his state's strategies to address immigration and border control. In a statement released on Friday,

by: MSN

Richards 'concerned' about proposed FIA changes

David Richards, the chairman of MotorsportUK, urges F1's governing body to rethink changes that would limit the ways its leadership could be held to account.

by: MSN

Zelenskyy, Macron and Trump to hold joint meeting

The Élysée Palace has announced that a trilateral meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump will take place on the evening of Saturday,

by: MSN

Boston City council member arrested on federal fraud and corruption charges

Boston City council member arrested on federal fraud and corruption charges - A Boston city councilor has been arrested on federal fraud charges, accused of funneling part of an inflated bonus payment

by: MSN

Will Elon Musk take revenge and intimidate his adversaries? His opponents are worried that the Tesla CEO may silence his critics

Elon Musk's rising influence, especially as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, is sparking fears that he might use his massive platform and power to target and intimidate his political and business adversaries.

by: MSN

Trump claims 'the world is going a little crazy' as he meets Zelensky and Macron at Notre Dame reopening: Live

Trump blames 'fake news' for Hegseth backlash; Melania 'proud' of Barron for helping dad get 'bro vote': Live - JD Vance joins president-elect in voicing support for embattled defense secretary nomine

by: MSN

Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders

He's making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month and a half to go before he's sworn in for a second term. But the Republican president-elect is already moving aggressively not just to fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals,

by: MSN

Jon Stewart Blasts 'Gag Reflex' From Dems When He Agrees with RFK Jr., Musk and Others on Issues: 'How Do You Walk That Tightrope?'

Jon Stewart said there is a "gag reflex" from Democrats when someone like him finds a position he can agree with MAGA figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The post Jon Stewart Blasts 'Gag Reflex' From Dems When He Agrees with RFK Jr.

by: MSN

Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies

by: MSN

Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to lead Democrats on powerful House committee

"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote to colleagues.

by: MSN

Matt Walsh credits Elon Musk and X in spotlighting harm of transgender procedures

by: MSN

Military leader dissolves Burkina Faso's government

Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday.

by: MSN

Bihar | Tejashwi's quota gambit

Tejashwi is attempting a bold reclamation of old political territory that now stands cracked and fragmented: Bihar's teeming Other Backward Class (OBC) and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) groups

by: MSN

Misusing AI: Presidential pardons and false information spread

How many presidents have pardoned their relatives? This question proves to be more complicated than it seems, highlighting the misuse of AI. In today's world, where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity,

by: MSN

Ramstad: After the election, we don't have to agree to be curious about one another

by: MSN

This Utah lawmaker will help lead Congress' work with DOGE to cut government spending

After meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, he said they displayed "humility" and came to "sincerely listen" to lawmakers' ideas.

by: MSN

Alina Habba predicts Biden will hand out pardons 'like they're tic tacs'

President-elect Trump's senior adviser and former personal lawyer Alina Habba predicted on Friday that after he granted his son clemency, President Biden will issue more pardons in the days to come. Her comments come nearly a week after Biden announced he would pardon his son Hunter Biden of federal gun and tax charges.

by: MSN

Melania Trump discusses White House return and Barron's role

Melania Trump gave her first interview after her husband, Donald Trump, won the presidential election. In addition to discussing their son, Barron, the future First Lady of the United States also talked about preparations for moving back to the White House.

by: MSN

Watch live: Macron meets with Trump and Zelensky ahead of Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

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by: MSN

Iran orders evacuation of its soldiers and civilians from Syria - NYT

Iran commenced the evacuation of its military commanders and personnel from Syria on the morning of Friday, 6 December, indicating Iran's inability to help keep President Bashar al-Assad in power due to a new rebel offensive.

by: MSN

Trump's new Customs and Border Protection nominee grew up in Nogales

As he plots out an immigration crackdown, the president-elect tapped Rodney Scott to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

by: MSN

Peter Teeley, aide and confidant to George H.W. Bush, dies at 84

As Bush's press secretary during the 1980 presidential primary, he coined the phrase "voodoo economics" to deride the policies promoted by Ronald Reagan.

by: MSN

Nepal joins China's belt and road initiative: Game-changer or risky move? | Statecraft | Episode 35

Nepal has officially signed a framework agreement under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a historic shift in South Asia's geopolitical landscape. But what does this deal mean for Nepal's future?

by: MSN

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes continue in Gaza and neighbors close their borders with Syria

Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria's government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army ...

German far-right leader is Chinese-speaking economist with foreign partner

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), is an unlikely public face for a male-dominated, anti-immigration party that depicts itself as a defender of traditional family values and ordinary people.