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Erdogan urges Meloni to quit smoking amid Macron’s skepticism about her chances

French President Macron Dismisses Erdoğan’s Optimism Amid Meloni’s Confessions During a recent gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron swiftly dismissed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s optimistic assertions, asserting, “It’s impossible!” while laughing. This…

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Europe

Macron engages party leaders as deadline to appoint new prime minister approaches

French Presidential Cabinet Speculation Intensifies Speculation intensified on Friday regarding the potential appointment of a new head of government by French President Emmanuel Macron. Observers anticipate that Macron may choose a candidate…

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Europe

Manfred Weber faces challenges uniting factions within the European Parliament

European Commission President Faces No-Confidence Votes Amid Growing Dissent As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares for a second round of no-confidence votes within three months, she faces mounting pressure…

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Europe

Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister resigns following directive from Imran Khan

Pakistan’s KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur resigns on Imran Khan’s directive, Sohail Afridi named successor Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur announced on October 8, 2025, his resignation as Khyber…

7 days ago

Asia

Green lawmaker presents chocolate gift to von der Leyen amid parliamentary no-confidence motions

European Parliament Set to Vote on No-Confidence Motions Against von der Leyen The European Parliament is preparing to vote on two no-confidence motions against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, driven by…

7 days ago

Europe

Jane Goodall discourse marks premiere of Netflix’s controversial series on final interviews

Jane Goodall Speaks Candidly in Final Interview on Netflix Series In a striking new episode of Netflix’s series Famous Last Words, environmentalist and primatologist Jane Goodall made headlines with her unfiltered remarks…

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Innovations

MEPs prepare to challenge Ursula von der Leyen with new no-confidence motions

European Parliament will debate no-confidence motions put forward by the far-right and far-left.…

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World

Von der Leyen and Costa face challenges in Copenhagen amid EU defense discussions

With the EU working out how to confront the threat from Russia, Brussels’ most senior officials had a couple of ideas. Neither of them found approval at Wednesday’s summit.…

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World

Microsoft appoints Judson Althoff as CEO of its commercial business

Microsoft Restructures Leadership, Promotes Judson Althoff to CEO of Commercial Business Microsoft has announced the promotion of Judson Althoff, the current executive vice president and chief commercial officer, to CEO of its…

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Socialists and liberals in Europe express frustrations over von der Leyen’s leadership amid no-confidence talks

The European Commission president’s centrist allies are pulling their punches ahead of two votes on her leadership.…

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World

Majority of Venezuelans express disapproval of María Corina Machado’s opposition leadership

Public Discontent Grows Over María Corina Machado’s Leadership in Venezuela A recent poll reveals that 64.6% of Venezuelans reject the role of far-right opposition leader María Corina Machado. The survey, conducted by…

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World

Venezuela and Cuba deepen strategic alliance through high-level talks on youth leadership

The strategic alliance between Venezuela and Cuba was reaffirmed on September 19, 2025, during a meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and a Cuban delegation led by Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member…

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World

Starmer adjusts approach in dialogue with Trump during UK state visit

The British prime minister has gone out of his way to make Trump feel heard.…

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World

Ilham Kadri steps down as CEO of Belgian chemicals firm Syensqo, Mike Radossich to succeed her

Ilham Kadri Steps Down as CEO of Syensqo Ilham Kadri is stepping down as CEO of Syensqo, the speciality chemicals business formed from Solvay, the company has announced, reports 24brussels. Kadri, who…

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Business

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico’s first female president during Independence Day ceremony

Historic Milestone as President Claudia Sheinbaum Leads Independence Celebration On September 15, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum made history by delivering her first Independence Cry to an audience of over 150,000 in Mexico…

4 weeks ago

World

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell vie for UK Labour’s deputy leader position

The education secretary faces a challenge from the former cabinet minister in the bruising contest to replace Angela Rayner.…

1 month ago

World

Text analysis: The evolution of von der Leyen’s rhetoric over five years

Commission president’s grim description of the world is in stark contrast to her first speech.…

1 month ago

World

IMF’s potential role in addressing Kemi Badenoch’s welfare bill proposal

With 48 hours until nominations close, the race to become the new deputy leader of the Labour party is well underway. Sam and Anne discuss the runners and riders in the contest…

1 month ago

World

Labour party prepares for new deputy leader with several potential candidates

The contest — triggered by Angela Rayner’s exit — comes at a terrible time for a U.K. prime minister trying to reset his struggling operation.…

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World

Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns ahead of critical party leadership decision

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Ahead of Leadership Election Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, a day before a pivotal party meeting that could have initiated an…

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World

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba set to resign amid ruling party challenges

Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to resign to avert a division within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), local media reported on Sunday. Party members are preparing for a…

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Brussels

Spanish PM criticizes European response to Gaza conflict as a failure

The European response to the conflict in Gaza has been a “failure” that threatens to undermine Europe’s global credibility, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated in an interview with The Guardian, reports…

1 month ago

Politics

Principal of Het Klaverbos in Hemiksem will not return as tensions persist

Hemiksem – The principal of Het Klaverbos in Hemiksem will not resume her duties from September 1, 2025, following a mounting tension within the school community. The principal of De Regenboog will…

2 months ago

Brussels

Laura Itzel Castillo commits to uphold integrity as new Mexican Senate president

Laura Itzel Castillo Appointed President of the Mexican Senate In a significant leadership shift, Laura Itzel Castillo has been appointed as the new president of the Mexican Senate, succeeding Gerardo Fernández Noroña.…

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World

FEMA staff placed on leave after expressing concerns over agency leadership

FEMA Employees Face Leave After Open Letter Criticizing Leadership In a recent development, about 180 employees of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were placed on administrative leave following their decision…

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World

Germany pledges €9 billion annual aid to Ukraine

Germany will provide Ukraine with €9 billion annually over the next two years, Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced during his visit to Kyiv on August 25. He emphasized that…

2 months ago

Flemish liberal leader Eva De Bleeker resigns after less than a year in charge

Open VLD Leader Eva De Bleeker Offers Resignation Amidst Party Crisis Eva De Bleeker, the leader of the Flemish liberal party Open VLD, has submitted her resignation during a meeting on Friday…

2 months ago

Politics

Alken-Maes appoints Belgian CEO to navigate challenging beer market

New Leadership at Alken-Maes Amid Industry Challenges Belgian Kenny Willems will take over as CEO of brewery Alken-Maes on October 1, the company announced on Thursday. Willems says his goal is to…

2 months ago

Business

Zelenskyy to wear military-style outfit at Trump summit, designer reveals

“This time the President [Zelenskyy] will be in a suit, but the style still remains in a military key,” one of the Ukrainian president’s designers told POLITICO.…

2 months ago

World

Identity struggle arises within France’s far-right as Le Pen and Bardella vie for leadership

To the chagrin of Le Pen’s old guard, it’s Bardella’s more liberal, pro-business vision that may well secure the presidency for the National Rally.…

2 months ago

World

Proximus parts ways with chief revenue officer amid international division challenges

Proximus Dismisses Chief Revenue Officer Surash Patel Amid Performance Issues Proximus has dismissed Surash Patel from his position as chief revenue officer of Proximus Global and managing director of BICS, a decision…

2 months ago

Business

Haiti’s new leaders assume office amid escalating gang violence and security challenges

Haiti’s Transitional Leadership Faces Escalating Violence and Resource Shortages Laurent Saint-Cyr has taken office as president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council alongside Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, amid rising threats from armed…

2 months ago

World

Social Democrats nominate Inga Ruginienė for Lithuanian prime minister position

New Leadership on the Horizon in Lithuania Following Government Collapse If confirmed, Ruginienė will spearhead the formation of a new cabinet after the collapse of Paluckas’ government, which lasted merely eight months,…

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World

Finance minister appointed as Lithuania’s new prime minister following government collapse

Rimantas Šadžius Appointed Interim Prime Minister of Lithuania Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius has been appointed as a short-term prime minister following the resignation of Gintautas Paluckas and his government, reports 24brussels.…

2 months ago

World

Study finds Europeans indifferent towards democracy

Rising Disillusionment with Democracy in Europe A recent study indicates a growing disillusionment with democracy among Europeans. Only 36 percent of surveyed individuals express consistent support for democratic principles, which include valuing…

3 months ago

World

I won’t be president for 30-35 years like emotionless killer Putin, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Criticizes Putin in BBC Documentary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as an “emotionless killer,” in a recent BBC documentary. Zelensky reflected on their…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Keir Starmer confronts challenges in second year as leader Poland’s border checks further undermine Schengen agreements

The fightback In a series of interviews marking his first anniversary as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has expressed a period of introspection. He acknowledged that his metaphorical warning from Downing Street had…

4 months ago

World

Why this leading AI CEO is warning the tech could cause mass unemployment

The chief executive of one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence labs is warning that the technology could cause a dramatic spike in unemployment in the very near future. He says policymakers…

5 months ago

Innovations

Poll confirms deep crisis for Flemish liberals

A new poll confirms the collapse of Open VLD’s support, reinforcing its disastrous 2024 election result. It is placing party chair Eva De Bleeker under intensifying pressure. The annual De Stemming survey shows the…

5 months ago

Politics

How did King Philippe and Queen Mathilde remember Pope Francis?

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde honour Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025. They praised his compassion, leadership and remembered his meaningful visit to Belgium. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of…

6 months ago

World

‘A good shepherd with a big heart’: Belgian clergy and politicians on death of Pope Francis

Politicians, academics and clergy in Belgium have responded to the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88. The news was announced on the morning of Easter Monday by the Vatican.…

6 months ago

World

STVV Chairman David Meekers in coma after brain hemorrhage

Brussels – David Meekers, 59 years old, chairman of STVV since 2018, suffered a brain hemorrhage and is in a medically-induced coma. His condition is serious. STVV president David Meekers became ill at…

7 months ago

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