Marine Le Pen seizes her moment to shake France – POLITICO
There was some logic to that gamble. As Le Pen is banned from running for office by an…
Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse – POLITICO
So how about another snap election? If Macron calls one, the political landscape could still be mired in…
Kiwi couple’s Vietnam dream trip turns ‘nightmare’ after medical crisis on first day
“He was conscious but he couldn’t get up or move at all. I called reception and they called…
France’s survival is at stake – POLITICO
The 74-year-old longtime centrist has so far failed to convince the opposition to swallow the bitter medicine he…
Low on sanctions ammo against Putin, EU pins hopes on Trump – POLITICO
Maria Shagina, a sanctions expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said that while the Russian economy…
Dutch MPs vote against Palestinian state recognition amid government fallout over Israel – politico.eu
Dutch MPs vote against Palestinian state recognition amid government fallout over Israel politico.euDutch foreign minister resigns after failing to…
Kamala Harris steps back from California governor bid amid a ‘moment of crisis’
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Netanyahu accuses Starmer of ‘appeasing’ Hamas with Palestinian statehood vow – POLITICO
“Appeasement towards jihadist terrorists always fails. It will fail you too. It will not happen.” The broadside came…
Israel won’t face EU penalties over Gaza suffering — yet – POLITICO
A Brussels plan to suspend Israel’s participation in the Horizon research program needs to win more backing from…
Merz reserves ‘right’ to reverse course and sanction Israel at EU level – POLITICO
Merz said he would await the result of a planned trip of his foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to…
Keir Starmer’s cautious approach on Gaza is leaving him isolated – POLITICO
His position, however, is coming under increasing strain with the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, French President…
Formerly homeless couple urge action on Kaitāia’s housing crisis
“We’re all humans at the end of the day. “It breaks my heart because it shouldn’t be like…