24/12/2024 |
Italy vows to push ahead with 'innovative solutions' to curb migration Italy's government pledged on Monday to push ahead with a contested plan to detain asylum seekers in centres built in Albania and said it would work with allies on "innovative" ideas to curb flows of irregular migrants into Europe.
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Canada's Trudeau faces increasing pressure from his own MPs to quitCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose party looks set to lose power early next year, is under increasing pressure from his own legislators to step down and let someone else take over.
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El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban in win for presidentEl Salvador's legislature overturned a seven-year-old ban on metals mining on Monday, a move that President Nayib Bukele had pushed for to boost economic growth, but that environmental groups had opposed.
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04/12/2024 |
South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy himSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.
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King Charles welcomes Qatar's emir as state visit beginsKing Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday that the prime minister hopes will help build on the Gulf state's investment in the country.
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South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy himSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media.
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02/12/2024 |
Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talksCountries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target plastic waste.
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Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls, says top Canada officialCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President-elect Donald Trump that Canada would toughen controls over the long undefended joint border, a senior Canadian official said on Sunday
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Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at AustraliansInstagram and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (META.O) said on Monday it had introduced stricter rules for advertisers of financial products and services targeting Australians, in a bid to crack down on scams on the social media platforms.
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30/11/2024 |
Iceland set for change of government as surging prices dominate electionIceland holds a snap election on Saturday with voters likely to topple the ruling coalition in their quest to escape a cost-of-living crisis, although an expected severe snowstorm may delay tallying of ballots.
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