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The British pound has taken a plunge. What's the impact?: The British currency has taken a plunge, sliding against the U.S. dollar to touch an all-time low ...
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Dollar vs. pound: sterling could slip below parity, Larry Summers says: "It makes me very sorry to say but I think the UK is behaving a bit like an emerging ...
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UK PM Truss already under pressure after budget causes pound sterling to collapse
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The British pound has taken a plunge. What's the impact?: The British currency has taken a plunge, sliding against the U.S. dollar to touch an all-time low ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/the-british-pound-has-taken-a-plunge-whats-the-impact
Dollar vs. pound: sterling could slip below parity, Larry Summers says: "It makes me very sorry to say but I think the UK is behaving a bit like an emerging ...
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UK PM Truss already under pressure after budget causes pound sterling to collapse
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Market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan 'could hit Europe's economy': The UK pound tumbled on Monday while the cost of borrowing soared to a higher level than ...
euronews.com/2022/09/26/uk-fears-that-market-turmoil-over-truss-tax-cut-plan-could-hit-europes-economy
Who is Sunak kidding with his warnings about sterling?: There will be a run on sterling. The gilts market will be in freefall. And the FTSE will tumble as global ...
spectator.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-s-petulant-attempt-to-start-a-run-on-the-pound
Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Liz Truss endorses Donald Trump to win US presidential election: The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the ...
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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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The logic of Liz Truss’s delusion: Here is a list of just some of the people and things that failed prime minister Liz Truss has recently blamed for her own ...
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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump
- Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.
If you think Liz Truss’s book is deluded, the TV interviews are even worse: The former prime minister has been hawking Ten Years to Save the West around the ...
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Ten Years to Save the West by Liz Truss review — as readable as a crisp packet: The former PM’s 300-page self-justification of her disastrous premiership is ...
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Antisemitic false Rothschild quote cut from Liz Truss memoir: The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy ...
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Liz Truss considered sacking Andrew Bailey as BoE governor after ‘mini’ Budget: Former UK prime minister hits at central bank and Treasury for being ‘fatalistic ...
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Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean
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UK wants NATO defense target upped to 2.5 percent: Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says meeting that target would make a ‘real difference.’
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Liz Truss says Tories are part of a Blairite attempt to silence her: Reform UK leader Richard Tice said the Conservative Party is 'socialist' and ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Five key claims from Liz Truss’s new book about her downfall: Shortest-serving prime minister in British history attacks ‘global left’ in Ten Years to Save the ...
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Why Norfolk’s true-blue Tories are on a mission to unseat Liz Truss: The former PM is still said to harbour hopes of making a comeback, but in the constituency ...
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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Liz Truss, Angela Rayner and the perils of partisanship: Politics is a rough game. In few other careers are you subjected to such a level of scrutiny ...
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Liz Truss says Boris Johnson knew Michael Gove was a serial leaker: Details of the long, fractious relationship between the two leading Tories are revealed in a ...
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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Joe Biden won’t do a trade deal with Britain, says Liz Truss: The former prime minister dismissed the chance of any trade deal happening under the incumbent ...
politico.eu/article/joe-biden-wont-do-a-trade-deal-with-britain-says-liz-truss/
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Laughing at Liz Truss only proves her point: Westminster has stopped listening: There are problems piling up across Whitehall which will take creative thinking ...
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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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Watch: Truss on Sunak’s smoking ban: It’s going to be a long day for Rishi Sunak. It’s the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and the Prime Minister is ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
PMQs scorecard: Sunak and Starmer fight over who dislikes Liz Truss more: Liz Truss bore the brunt at prime minister’s questions
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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Liz Truss to save the West: is a political comeback really on the cards?: The former prime minister is back with a new tell-all memoir, "Ten Days to Save the ...
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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Sarah Ferguson Thanks Queen Elizabeth For Being A 'Dear Friend' On Her Birthday: The queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in London on April 21, 1926.
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Liz Truss says she had to urge British diplomats to be more pro-Israel at UN: The former prime minister said she had to "actively intervene" with officials to ...
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Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier: Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were ...
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Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
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Higher income threshold regime to apply for UK Family Visa comes into force: The minimum income required for British citizens and residents, including those of ...
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UK’s Sunak urges ‘calmer heads’ after Iran attacks Israel: UK prime minister says he’ll stress the need to avoid ‘further escalation’ in call with Benjamin ...
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Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
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New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers: Panzer's delicatessen in north west London has lost 37 suppliers from the European ...
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The pound is no longer so vulnerable: There are signs that sterling is set to embark on an upward trend after several years in the doldrums
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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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‘Evasive’ Boris Johnson broke lobbying rules in meeting with Venezuela’s Maduro: Former prime minister failed to disclose links to hedge fund which organized a ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak: With just two weeks until local elections that will likely go badly for his governing Conservative Party ...
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Tritax Big Box REIT: A 4.9% Yield With Amazon As Core Tenant: Tritax Big Box REIT plc's strong performance, resilient earnings, and promising investment ...
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Is Liz Truss not to blame for high mortgages? Claims fact-checked: Liz Truss has refused to take the blame for higher mortgage rates that hit homeowners ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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Opinion | The Deep State Lies in Wait for Trump: His second term will be much like my time in office if he doesn’t confront the entrenched bureaucracy.
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Liz Truss says No10 infested with fleas - and some blamed Boris Johnson's dog : In a tell-all book, former PM Liz Truss complained that the No11 flat was ...
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Liz Truss, UK prime minister for 49 days, refuses to rule out fresh leadership bid
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Nigel Farage says ‘big political decision’ to be announced when quizzed on joining Conservative Party
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Sack Andrew Bailey as Bank of England boss, says Liz Truss: Ex-PM describes the Treasury, the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility as a ...
politico.eu/article/chief-bank-england-andrew-bailey-should-be-sacked-liz-truss-says/
Nature loss could slow UK growth 12% by the 2030s, report says: Nature loss could pose a greater risk to Britain's economy than the COVID-19 pandemic and wipe ...
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Liz Truss isn’t done yet: The more the Tories fracture and fragment, the further Sunak’s supremacy is eroded
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Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
UK politics so much funnier than fiction, comedy writer finds it ‘hard to match’: The Tories are in a spot of bother as the UK heads to an election ...
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Do you back Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban? Join The Independent Debate: While former health secretary Lord Clarke warned the ban risked being difficult to enforce ...
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