Right and left (Political science)
Catherine Connolly, the newly elected President of Ireland, is set to announce her Council of State appointments, sparking intense speculation about her selections. Sources close to Sinn Fein, a crucial party in Connolly's election, suggest that high-profile members, including Michelle O'Neill and Gerry Adams, may be
Right and left (Political science)
Veteran left-winger Catherine Connolly is poised to become Ireland's new president after her only rival, Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, conceded defeat. Connolly, 68, had been the clear favourite in a presidential race marred by controversy, with early counting showing her on course for a landslide victory. Connolly&
Political parties
Voters in Ireland have elected a new president, with Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent politician, widely seen as the leading candidate to become the head of state. Connolly secured about 40% of support from voters, ahead of Heather Humphreys, representing centre-right party Fine Gael, who had around 20-25% of the
Public opinion polls
In a highly contested election, Irish voters will choose between independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys to become the country's next president. With over 3.6 million people eligible to vote, the contest is seen as a head-to-head battle between the two candidates, with
Political parties
As voters in Ireland head to the polls to elect a new president, left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly is surging in popularity, backed by young people and left-wing parties. Competing with centre-right Fine Gael party candidate Heather Humphreys, Connolly's campaign has been marked by a deepfake video controversy
Takaichi, Sanae
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing the backing of the Japan Innovation Party, also known as Ishin. The alliance, which would give Takaichi control of 231 seats in parliament's lower house, is expected to pave the
Right and left (Political science)
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing the backing of the Japan Innovation Party, also known as Ishin. The alliance, which would give Takaichi control of 231 seats in parliament's lower house, is expected to pave the
Political parties
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
Palestinian Arabs
Nearly 25 years ago, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators engaged in a historic effort to forge peace at the Taba summit. The talks, initiated by President Bill Clinton, proposed a Palestinian state covering most of the West Bank and all of Gaza, with protection for Jewish settlements. However, the negotiations stalled
Right and left (Political science)
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing the backing of the Japan Innovation Party, also known as Ishin. The alliance, which would give Takaichi control of 231 seats in parliament's lower house, is expected to pave the
Aston Villa Football Club
UK politicians from the Labour and Green parties have publicly supported the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham due to safety concerns. The move has sparked a heated debate, with some politicians accusing the West Midlands Police of capitulating
Kirk, Charlie
The US president, Donald Trump, has announced plans to designate the anti-fascist movement, Antifa, as a "major terrorist organisation" following the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The move comes as the administration cracks down on what it describes as Left-wing violence, with Vice-President JD Vance and Stephen
