Businessman testifies he promised bribes for Sen. Menendez’s help
NEW YORK — A New Jersey businessman took his star turn on the witness stand in the bribery case against Sen. Robert Menendez, telling a jury…
South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity government: What is it? | Elections News
EXPLAINERThe ruling ANC is avoiding a coalition government with any single opposition group as it faces its toughest challenge yet. South Africa’s ruling African National…
ACLU has blueprint to fight any Trump immigrant raids, deportations
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal challenges against former President Trump ‘s administration more than 400 times during his time in the White…
Quebec Government tables Bill 69
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South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says | Politics News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that his African National Congress (ANC) party will seek a national unity government, which he said would reflect the…
Slovak PM blames opposition in first video after assassination attempt | Government
NewsFeedThe prime minister of Slovakia Robert Fico has blamed his political opponents for attempting to assassinate him, in his first video statement since being released…
California refunding $52 million to U.S. government for migrant care
California needs to repay more than $52 million to the federal government after improperly claiming reimbursement from the Medicaid program for some immigrant patients, according…
French MPs wear colours of Palestinian flag | Gaza
NewsFeedFrench opposition politicians wore clothing in the colours of the Palestinian flag during a heated session in the National Assembly. One member was rebuked for…
What Mexico’s historic presidential election can teach the U.S.
Of the many terrible things that have been said about Mexico’s supposed inferiority to its northern neighbor, the most damning wasn’t even uttered by a…
Tokyo’s local government will launch a dating app to try and boost Japan’s falling birth rate
In short: Japan's capital Tokyo will develop a dating app to try and help boost the country's falling birth rate.The app will require people to…
Spanish government decries ‘mudslinging campaign’ as PM’s wife summoned | Politics News
Government spokesman slams right and far-right parties for going after Begona Gomez. A Spanish court has summoned the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as…
Mexico’s election of Claudia Sheinbaum is historic but foreboding
Mexico City mayoral candidate Santiago Taboada quoted the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda on social media recently: “They can cut all the flowers, but they can’t…
California’s bail system punishes the poor, and it’s time for the government to do something about it
Reporting from Sacramento — It’s a recurring nightmare: You get busted, perhaps for drunk driving and causing an injury accident, or maybe on a bum rap.…
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza back cease-fire deal set out by Biden
TEL AVIV, Israel — Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas called for all parties to immediately accept a proposal detailed by President Biden to end…
Why are South Korean babies and children suing their government? | Climate Crisis News
As a 20-week-old embryo, Choi Hee-woo became one of the world’s youngest-ever plaintiffs by joining a landmark climate lawsuit against South Korea. In late May,…
Zuma big election ‘winner’ as South Africa heads for coalition government | Jacob Zuma News
Johannesburg, South Africa – Former President Jacob Zuma, is emerging as the biggest victor of South Africa’s general elections as his new breakaway uMkhonto we…
Retired 4-star Navy admiral charged in bribery scheme with government contractor
May 31 (UPI) -- A retired U.S. Navy admiral was arrested Friday along with two business executives on charges related to a bribery scheme involving…
Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April for allegedly stealing the country’s lithium, a critical…
Leadership overhaul at Raytheon Australia amid tensions with government over massive weapons project
An American defence company chosen to help set up a missile production enterprise in Australia has removed senior figures from its local business following tensions…
UK government announces ’emergency puberty blocker ban’ for new patients
The UK government has announced an “emergency ban” on puberty blockers for new patients. According to GOV.UK, new legislation states that “no new patients under…