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Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms
November midterms will be first major US election since Trump took office and follow false claims over 2020 loss.
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Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch PM
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
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More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners launch hunger strike over amnesty law exclusions
More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on Sunday, demanding inclusion in a new amnesty law they say excludes many detainees, particularly those facing military-related charges.…
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Mar-a-Lago incident reflects ‘tense’ US political environment, analyst says
An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday as another vehicle was exiting, and was shot and killed, according to…
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A week in France - Killing of nationalist student continues to impact French politics
A march to honour Quentin Deranque was held in Lyon on Saturday. The French far-right student activist was beaten to death on February 12, following a fight between two groups from opposite political…
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Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others imprisoned over alleged plots to oust the government.
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Venezuela frees 379 political prisoners after amnesty law approval
Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, a day after the National Assembly unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law to free hundreds of people imprisoned before…
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A fragile freedom for Venezuela’s released political prisoners
Venezuela's new government has released hundreds of political detainees. But does that mean freedom?
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Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees
More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates.
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Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners
Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved an amnesty law expected to free hundreds of political prisoners, marking a major shift after years of socialist rule. The measure now heads…
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Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
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Carnival parade honouring Lula finishes last in samba competition amid backlash
A Rio Carnival parade paying tribute to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been relegated after finishing last in the city’s top samba school competition, as critics denounced elements of the performance…
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