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The appointment of right-wing theologian Professor James Orr as an adviser to Nigel Farage's Reform Party has sparked criticism of the party importing "divisive and dangerous ideas" from US politics. Professor Orr, who heads the Centre for a Better Britain think tank and has been influential
Morales, Evo
Bolivia has embarked on a new era of governance after Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) was elected president, following a decisive victory in the run-off election. With 97 percent of ballots counted, Paz secured 54.5 percent of the vote, significantly outpacing right-wing former interim President
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Bihar's Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, has sparked widespread outrage after a video went viral of him using the term "namak haram" to refer to Muslims who benefit from the government's welfare schemes but do not vote for the ruling party. Singh, a known
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As the drama surrounding President Emmanuel Macron's pension overhaul unfolds, it has become clear that France is deeply attached to its early retirement system, seen by many as a fundamental right. The initial plans for the change had inspired massive demonstrations across the country for months, with protesters
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The upcoming 4th plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will chart the course for the 15th Five-Year Plan, a critical roadmap for China's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. This plan aims to consolidate the country's foundation, drive
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As the November 6 polls approach, both the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan are intensifying their campaign efforts in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections. The stage is set for a direct contest between the two alliances in most of the 121 seats going to polls. The
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Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan's decision to run for governor as a Democrat has sparked both excitement and skepticism within the party. As he aims to occupy the middle of Georgia's political map, Duncan's biggest challenge lies in convincing Democrats that he's
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The Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for Japan's first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi, leader of the conservative LDP, is poised to become the country's first woman prime minister, with Ishin lawmakers voting
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Bridget Phillipson, the UK's Women and Equalities Minister, has come under fire for allegedly delaying the approval of new guidance on the use of single-sex spaces by transgender people. Critics, including the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), claim that Phillipson is stalling in order to protect her
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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief, for his remarks on lighting diyas during the annual Ayodhya Deepotsav event. The BJP accused Yadav of being blinded by his love for votes of "fundamentalists and Jihadis" and wanting to curb the prosperity
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The upcoming 4th plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will chart the course for the 15th Five-Year Plan, a critical roadmap for China's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. This plan aims to consolidate the country's foundation, drive
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The Communist Party of India (Maoist) central committee has condemned the recent surrender of senior cadres, including Mallojula Venugopal and Ashanna, calling it treasonous. The party has termed the defections as "revolutionary treachery" and "party-splitting actions" and has announced the expulsion of Venugopal, Ashanna, and 10
