Rachel Reeves, the newly appointed Chancellor, is set to reintroduce mandatory housebuilding targets in her inaugural speech at the Treasury. Addressing business leaders, Reeves will outline reforms to revamp Britain’s planning system, aiming to stimulate economic growth. Reeves is also expected to highlight Britain’s renewed stability, making it an attractive destination for international investment, thereby […]
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In a surprising turn of events, France’s parliamentary election has left the country on the brink of a hung parliament. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, initially expected to dominate, secured third place in the second round of voting, according to exit polls. The left-wing New Popular Front coalition (NPF) is set to […]
Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Pezeshkian reached out to all Iranians on Saturday, pledging his commitment. “I extend my hand towards you and swear on my honor that I will not leave you alone on this path. Don’t leave me alone,” he said. World leaders have been quick to congratulate Pezeshkian on his triumph. Russian President […]
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The newly elected prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced plans to visit all four nations of the UK, emphasizing his nationwide mandate following a landslide election victory. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, will first travel to Scotland, then to Northern Ireland, Wales, and back to England, aiming to strengthen working relationships. In his first […]
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Rishi Sunak bid a heartfelt goodbye to Downing Street today, following the Conservative Party’s worst-ever election result. Keir Starmer and the Labour Party are poised to take over. With his visibly emotional wife, Akshata Murty, by his side, Sunak delivered his farewell speech before heading to Buckingham Palace to formally resign as Prime Minister. Despite […]
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The Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the UK general election, claiming hundreds of seats and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sir Keir Starmer is set to become prime minister later today, following a tumultuous era marked by five different Conservative leaders. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing PM, conceded defeat outside 10 Downing Street […]
President Joe Biden has expressed concern over a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution. Biden described the decision as a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the rule of law and does a “terrible disservice” to Americans. Trump, on the other hand, celebrated the court’s decision as a […]
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In their first debate of the 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump exchanged a series of false and misleading statements. Trump falsely portrayed the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and overstated the economy under his administration, while Biden misrepresented insulin costs and exaggerated Trump’s comments about disinfectant and COVID-19. Here’s a breakdown […]
Kenyan police engaged with anti-tax protestors in Nairobi, as demonstrations swept across the nation, even reaching President Ruto’s hometown of Eldoret. Anti-riot officers, some mounted on horses, used tear gas to scatter protestors in Nairobi’s streets. Similar scenes unfolded in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, and Nyeri. Widespread anger has erupted among Kenyans over a contentious finance […]
President Joe Biden announced a sweeping plan on Tuesday that could offer potential citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S. This move aims to balance his recent border enforcement measures that drew criticism from advocates and Democratic lawmakers. Biden revealed that his administration would allow certain U.S. citizens’ spouses […]
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his second term, leading a unique administration since the end of apartheid in 1994. For the first time, the African National Congress (ANC) will govern in coalition with rival parties, having secured only 40% of the vote in the recent election. The coalition includes the Democratic Alliance (DA), […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years, following his praise for the country’s steadfast support of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, where Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the capital. The last meeting between the […]
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president, following two weeks of intense negotiations after his African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a majority in the nation’s seventh democratic election. Ramaphosa, a moderate economist, has led South Africa since 2018, succeeding Jacob Zuma, who was marred by corruption allegations. In Friday’s parliamentary vote, […]
G7 leaders are finalizing a deal to lend Ukraine $50 billion, with the funds potentially reaching Kyiv by year-end, according to a French official. The loan will primarily be guaranteed by the US government, using windfall profits from approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, most of which are held in European Union nations. The […]
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed to additional tax reductions if the Conservatives retain power, as he unveiled the party’s election manifesto. Sunak pledged to decrease the National Insurance (NI) contribution for employees by another 2p by April 2027. He also vowed to lower the main NI rate for the self-employed, aiming to eliminate it […]