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Nicolas Maduro rose from bus driver to president before presiding over Venezuela’s economic collapse

In 1986, Maduro traveled to Cuba for a year of ideological instruction, his only formal education after high school. He quickly became a union leader.

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France’s political year ahead: power plays, rivals and the road to 2027

With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France’s political forces are already jockeying for position. The balance of power between President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government, a fragmented left and the increasingly emboldened far right continues to shift – shaping what could be one of the…

Radio France Internationale

Macron to seek fresh momentum in New Year’s address amid political deadlock

Facing low approval ratings and a fractured parliament, President Emmanuel Macron will use his New Year’s address on Wednesday night to try to revive momentum in the final stretch of his second term, setting out a last round of reforms.

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Prosecutors Demand a 10-Year Sentence for Former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol for Failed Martial Law

Korean prosecutors seek to have former South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol to serve a 10-year prison term for his attempt to impose martial law

International Business Times UK

Two-horse race predicted as polls open for Côte d'Ivoire legislative elections

Following the reelection of President Alassane Ouattara on 25 October, Côte d'Ivoire is heading back to the polls – this time to elect the 255 members of the National Assembly.

Radio France Internationale

Venezuela targets US tanker seizure supporters with new 'anti-piracy' law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for supporting tanker seizures or blockades. The move follows the US seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers this month.

Euronews

South Korea's Constitutional Court removes police chief over martial law involvement

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has formally removed the country’s impeached police chief

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Bulgaria’s entire government resigns after mass protests over corruption

Mass protests have gripped the country just weeks before it is due to join the eurozone

The Independent UK

France's National Assembly narrowly approves contentious 2026 social security budget

The high-stakes vote gives some respite for the weakened French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu

Euronews

These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out

A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times

France's National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform

Some of France's European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro zone.

Euronews

South Korea detains ex-spy chief over Yoon’s failed martial law bid

Prosecutors allege Cho Tae Yong was aware of Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law

The Independent UK

France’s top court upholds Le Pen’s dismissal as local councillor

France’s Council of State has confirmed the dismissal of far right leader Marine Le Pen from her role as departmental councillor, following her conviction in March for using EU funds to pay party staff and a five-year ban from holding public office.

Radio France Internationale

Trump slams France in Fox News interview, criticising 'unfair' taxes

US President Donald Trump attacked France in a televised interview in which he evoked “problems” with the country, and accused it of unfairly taxing American products. The barb came during a discussion on foreign students where he appeared to shift his position on allowing foreign students attend universities in the…

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The Independent UK

South Korea's ousted leader Yoon indicted for flying drones over North Korea

South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol faces additional criminal charges as prosecutors allege that he flew drones over North Korea to deliberately create tensions and justify his plans to declare martial law

Euronews

Did teenagers wreak havoc in France's National Assembly?

A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France's National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but these videos are not real.

The Independent UK

Embattled French prime minister survives two no-confidence motions in one day

Sebastien Lecornu now faces weeks of negotiations to pass a budget in the deeply fragmented National Assembly

Radio France Internationale

French PM Lecornu survives no confidence votes after pension U-turn

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two no confidence votes in the National Assembly on Thursday after winning last-minute backing from Socialist MPs over his decision to suspend a contested pension reform.

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Impeached President Confirms He Fled Madagascar As New Leader Claims 'Not A Coup'

Madagascar's new leader insisted Thursday that a military power grab after the army joined weeks of demonstrations was "not a coup", as ousted President Andry Rajoelina confirmed he had fled the country days earlier.

The Conversation

With delay of pension reform, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu puts France’s Socialist Party back in the spotlight

In his policy speech to lawmakers in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu – who was reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron on Friday after submitting his resignation just days before – announced the suspension of pension reform, which a previous government forced into law without a vote…

Euronews

French PM Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes, clinging to fragile minority government

Lecornu’s survival also spares the immediate need for French President Emmanuel Macron to call snap legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

French PM faces no-confidence votes after pension reform concession

France's reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two votes of no confidence in the National Assembly on Thursday morning, hoping his offer to suspend President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform will win enough support from moderates on the left to avert a second government collapse in as many weeks.

Euronews

France's PM proposes suspending retirement age law until 2027 election

With his government hanging by a thread, France's newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions to avoid a no-confidence vote this week.

The Independent UK

Military colonel announces that the armed forces are taking control in Madagascar

A colonel in Madagascar's elite military unit has announced that the armed forces are taking control of the country

The Independent UK

French prime minister proposes suspending controversial retirement age law until 2027 election

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to suspend a controversial retirement age increase from 62 to 64

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