French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address on Thursday night, just a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote. The political upheaval leaves France searching for a new leader capable of navigating a divided parliament. Names already circulating for the role include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister … Read more
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote, just three months into his tenure under President Emmanuel Macron. The motion against Barnier, backed by opposition parties, was triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote. This marks the first … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to preventing further far-right unrest in English towns and cities, despite a largely peaceful night on Wednesday. On Thursday, Starmer announced that he would convene another emergency meeting with senior ministers and police leaders to ensure preparedness for any potential unrest in the coming days. He emphasized … Read more
The leader of a far-right militia has been found guilty of plotting to stop US President Joe Biden from taking office after the 2020 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that a jury found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy following a two-month trial. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister … Read more