Argentina’s Trump? Far-Right Javier Milei Wins Presidency with Echoes of Past Dictatorship
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Protesters of Israel-Hamas war fear nuance is getting lost
Balance Europe Protesters of Israel-Hamas war fear nuance is getting lost | View caption Hide caption Israel’s war against Hamas has unleashed a torrent of responses from Westerners, both positive and negative. Many are finding it a challenge to express their feelings without being co-opted by darker forces in society. Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack…
Marches against antisemitism draw 180,000 in France
First Look Marches against antisemitism draw 180,000 in France Amid a large increase in anti-Jewish acts since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war, at least 182,000 French citizens nationwide marched on the streets to denounce antisemitism. The demonstrations also attracted a number of French politicians. | View caption Hide caption | More than 180,000 people…
Help wanted: What will it take to be next House speaker?
Help wanted: What will it take to be next House speaker? | View caption Hide caption Many members expressed frustration that the political chaos was costing them precious time for dealing with critical matters on the agenda. Congress is racing to finish writing appropriations bills before the government runs out of money in mid-November. Other…
Spain’s left needs votes to govern. For Catalans, it’s not that easy.
First Look Spain’s left needs votes to govern. For Catalans, it’s not that easy. Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez needs the support of Catalan regional parties to form a government. The price might be granting amnesty to independence activists – a move that would be highly divisive with the rest of Spain’s voters. | View caption…
Far-Right Republicans Look to Oust Speaker McCarthy After He Averts Government Shutdown
Israel on edge, Netanyahu hospitalized ahead of Supreme Court overhaul vote
Israel’s far-right government is on track to pass on Monday the first bill in a controversial package of measures to overhaul the judiciary to weaken the Supreme Court. The effort has bitterly split Israeli society, sparking 29 straight weeks of protest by hundreds of thousands of citizens. Adding to the tumult, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
Spain’s election: No party received enough votes to form a government
There was no clear winner in Spain’s election on Sunday, with both the governing Socialists and opposition center-right Popular Party failing to win the 176 seats needed to form a government. With 100% of the votes counted, the Popular Party won 136 seats and the Socialists won 122 seats. The Socialists fared better at the…
Spain to vote in national election that could move the country right
Spain headed to the polls Sunday in a national election that could result in seismic changes for both Spanish citizens and the greater European Union. The conservative Popular Party (PP), led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, appears likely to oust Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) from power. Up-to-date polling shows the PP leading over…
Spain’s vote: Far-right Vox stumbles, political power struggle looms
First Look Spain’s vote: Far-right Vox stumbles, political power struggle looms In Spain’s recent election, there’s political deadlock: the far-right Vox party was foiled in its attempt to seize power. While the conservative Popular Party emerged victorious, it fell short of ousting Prime Minister Sánchez as polling data had predicted. | View caption Hide caption…