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Friedrich Merz has failed to secure enough votes in the Bundestag to become Germany’s next chancellor, despite a nominal majority. The shock defeat reveals deep divisions within his
U.S. Vice President JD Vance admitted the Ukraine war is unlikely to end soon, contradicting Donald Trump’s earlier pledge to settle it in 24 hours. Trump has since
Reform UK secured victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, overturning a large Labour majority. The party also won the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and made local council gains.
Kamala Harris returned to the spotlight with a fierce speech condemning Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, slamming his tariffs, immigration policies, and governance as reckless and
Voters across England headed to the polls in a major electoral test for all parties. Labour aims to defend recent gains, while Reform UK eyes breakthroughs in Runcorn,
President Trump marked 100 days of his second term with sweeping policy changes, including a record number of executive orders, mass deportations, major education reforms, and a 145%
The European People's Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia opened today amid political tension and disruption following major power outages across Spain and Portugal. Originally intended to celebrate the
Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, has led Canada’s Liberal Party to a minority government following the 28 April 2025 federal election. The Liberals won
A massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, disrupting transport, hospitals, and daily life. Authorities suspect grid failures linked to interconnections and rare atmospheric conditions.
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Apple over suspected breaches of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on restrictive App Store policies. Developers claim Apple’s compliance measures
