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French left stung again as Greens MP accused of violence against ex-girlfriend

France’s political left has been called a “moral wreck” after Greens MP Julien Bayou became the second high-profile MP in a week to be accused of violence against a woman.

Radio France Internationale

Anger over 'masculinist' defence of French leftwinger who slapped his wife

A senior figure and potential future leader of France's far left France Unbowed (LFI) has quit his post as co-ordinator after admitting hitting his wife during a dispute. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has praised his "courageous" decision – raising the ire of a number of feminists and anti-domestic violence campaigners…

Radio France Internationale

SA Parliament names panel to probe Ramaphosa over farm scandal

The scandal around Ramaphosa erupted in June after South Africa’s ex-chief spy filed a complaint with the police.

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Senegal's presidential poll is shaping up as a real contest, with voters in the driver’s seat

In July 2022 Senegalese voters converged at polling stations to elect 165 members of parliament (MPs) to represent them in the National Assembly.

The Conversation

The huge changes Wales has gone through during the Queen’s 70 years on the throne

As the longest reigning British monarch, the Queen saw a huge number of significant historical events

Wales Online

Kuwait’s Info Ministry Refers 38 Media Outlets to Public Prosecution

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information referred 38 media outlets to the Public Prosecution for violating the terms and conditions for covering the National Assembly elections. Legislative elections for the new National Assembly are scheduled for September 29, weeks following the Emiri decree to dissolve the parliament. Registration of candidates will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kenya's parliament and senate: how will they work together if there's no clear majority?

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has held a majority of elected seats in both the national assembly and the senate – which together make up parliament – since the 2013 general election. This enabled his Jubilee coalition to drive its agenda largely unhindered over two five-year terms. This will clearly not…

The Conversation

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Bill Gates, South Korea expand global health partnership

South Korea agreed on Tuesday to expand its global health partnership with the foundation set up by Microsoft Corp co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.

Reuters

This Country Just Legalized Hemp, Why Online Cannabis Sales Are Slowing In Alberta & Latest Marijuana Reg Updates

Guyana Parliament Legalizes Hemp A new hemp bill poised to curb unlicensed production in Guyana got a green light from the National Assembly last week, reported News Room Guyana.

Benzinga

Guyana Green-Lights Industrial Hemp Cultivation

By Weederia via El Planteo.

Benzinga

Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was “concerned” about reports of the detention of an opposition political leader in Congo

The Independent UK

North Korea denounces Pelosi for deterrence talks during S.Korea visit

North Korea denounced U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday for supporting deterrence against North Korea during her visit to South Korea this week.

Reuters

Infographic: How do the Kenyan elections work?

Kenya votes on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders and key election issues.

Al Jazeera

Senegal: Governing coalition loses legislative majority

The opposition, which saw elections as a chance to check Macky Sall’s third-term aspirations, is without a majority too.

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The Independent UK

Senegal’s ruling coalition loses absolute majority

Senegal’s ruling coalition party has lost an absolute majority in the national assembly, according to official provisional results released by the electoral commission

France 24

How Le Pen’s far-right party went from ‘de-demonisation’ to ‘normalisation’

Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National is pursuing a “normalisation” strategy to continue its long ascent after a seismic breakthrough in June parliamentary elections. Most recently, the party voted in favour of President Emmanuel Macron’s cost of living bill – aiming to present its MPs as the picture of professionalism,…

Evening Standard

Chinese military carries out precision strikes in Taiwan Strait

The exercises are the biggest in at least 25 years

France 24

French MPs approve 20 billion-euro package to help with soaring inflation

French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a 20 billion-euro ($20.3-billion) package of measures to help struggling households cope with rising energy and food prices.

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The Independent UK

French parliament to vote on purchasing power package

French lawmakers are expected to approve a 20 billion-euro ($20.3-billion) package of measures meant to help struggling households cope with rising energy and food prices

Radio France Internationale

¿The last Olé? Left-wing French MP moves to end 'immoral' bullfighting in southern France

As the bullfighting season gets into full swing across southern France, a far-left deputy intends to present a bill to the National Assembly in a bid put the final nail in the coffin of a spectacle that he deems "immoral".

France 24

First Ukrainian grain shipment en route to Lebanon

A cargo ship carrying the first delivery of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion is en route to its final destination in Tripoli, Lebanon, after a Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed an inspection of the vessel in Istanbul. Read about the day's events as they unfolded. All…

The National (Scotland)

National Assemblies to give SNP members their say on independence papers

A SERIES of national assemblies is being held by the SNP to allow party members to have their say on the independence papers, which look set to be…

The Independent UK

Senegal's legislative election tests ruling party influence

Senegal is holding a legislative election

Evening Standard

‘Blame Brexit not the French for delays,’ says Calais MP

National Assembly member says British excuses for tailbacks were ‘silly’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Named Prime Minister of Kuwait

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree on Sunday naming Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah as the prime minister, replacing caretaker premier Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid. Sheikh Sabah faced a combative parliament amid a feud between the government and elected assembly, prompting him to resign four times since forming his…

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