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Epstein files fallout: Muted US response vs political reckoning in Europe
The newly released Epstein files have triggered political fallout in the UK and parts of Europe, but far less in the US.
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US ambassador Kushner must explain no-show to regain government access, says French FM
The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, must explain why he did not show up when summoned by the French government in order to regain access to ministers, France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot…
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FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling
The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
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France to revoke US envoy's government access after summons no-show
France on Monday moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. Foreign Minister…
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France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's government access after he fails to obey summons
US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France, the foreign ministry said…
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More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them. The inmates at the Rodeo I prison, about 40 kilometers…
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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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