Tag #Politics

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Yost Announces Gubernatorial Bid in Contested Ohio Race

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced his 2026 gubernatorial bid on Thursday, positioning himself as a conservative alternative to rivals, citing his work on anti-trust lawsuits, border policy challenges, and the House Bill 6 corruption case, while Democrats criticize his stance on abortion and ...

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Israeli Survivor of Hamas Attack to Represent Israel at Eurovision

Yuval Raphael, a 24-year-old Israeli survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, won Israel's "HaKokhav HaBa" singing competition and will represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2024, dedicating her performance to the victims.

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Macron Intervenes in TikTok Influencer's Speeding Ticket Case

President Emmanuel Macron personally responded to a TikTok influencer's complaint about a speeding ticket, promising intervention, generating 800,000 likes and raising questions about the use of social media in governance and law enforcement.

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France Tightens Immigration Regularization Criteria

France's 2024 immigration policy shift, led by Minister Bruno Retailleau, tightens regularization criteria by increasing the required residency to seven years, mandating French language proficiency, and prioritizing professional regularization over family-based ones, potentially impacting 8,000-10,0...

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Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal

Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.

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France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues

French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.

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Xi Visits Flood Victims in Liaoning, Underscores People-First Approach

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a family in Liaoning province whose home was rebuilt after 2024 floods affecting over 400,000; he emphasized prioritizing people's needs and ensuring a better future.

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Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day

A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.

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EU Mulls Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns

The European Commission is considering using EU funds for border barriers along the bloc's external borders, following requests from MEPs concerned about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus, despite previous prohibitions; this decision reflects a policy shift with significant long-term implicatio...

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Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC

The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.

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Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election for February 27th, citing the need for a stronger mandate to negotiate with the U.S. regarding potential tariffs that could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs; the opposition parties have criticized the move.

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Trump to Re-engage with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un

Following his re-election, former US President Donald Trump announced on January 23rd his intention to resume contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he described as "intelligent," despite previous failed attempts at denuclearization talks.

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