4 questions as France faces critical budget crunch – POLITICO
The PM back in October handed the Socialists a major concession to ensure his government’s survival when he…
Fraud probe risks plunging EU into biggest crisis in decades – POLITICO
“The credibility of our institutions is at stake,” said Manon Aubry, co-chair of The Left in the European…
Britain says Putin’s war threats are ‘claptrap’ – politico.eu
Britain says Putin’s war threats are ‘claptrap’ politico.euNato ‘ready to do what it takes’ to protect Europe, as Russia…
Principal crisis: One in five new school leaders quit within a year
NZ Principals’ Federation President Leanne Otene said multiple pressures are forcing leaders out so quickly. “The principal shortage…
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews brushes journalist in Melbourne as he refuses to comment on Victoria’s crime crisis
Dan Andrews has dodged questions on Victoria’s deepening crime crisis. Sky News National Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Lea bounced…
Unrwa says Israel is blocking aid as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) says Gaza remains in a catastrophic state despite…
Iranians fear taps running dry as country faces worst drought in 60 years
It was early November when the Iranian president was forced to make a startling admission. Faced with a…
EU rules out restrictions on Ukraine’s army in rebuke to Trump plan – POLITICO
According to the Commission president, the EU has three key criteria for any peace deal: “First, borders cannot…
Trump says Ukraine plan ‘not my final offer’ after EU leaders warn deal needs work – POLITICO
If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has expressed grave concerns over the U.S. proposals, does not accept it,…
Ukraine’s allies rush to counter Trump’s ‘non-starter’ peace plan – POLITICO
European leaders are now frantically working up counter-proposals to put to Trump in an effort to mitigate the…
Zelenskyy’s lame-duck presidency – POLITICO
According to opposition Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who played a crucial role in exposing the corruption scandal, polls as…
Nearly half of Western voters think democracy is broken, international poll finds – POLITICO
“There’s widespread concern about the way democracy is working, with people feeling unrepresented particularly by their national governments,”…