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Japan Ex-PM Murayama, Famous For WW2 Apology, Dies Aged 101
Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said.
International Business Times
3 min read
German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor
Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.
Euronews
5 min read
Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections
The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.
Euronews
5 min read
Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place
Donald Trump declares conservative victory a ‘great day for Germany’ before congratulating himself
The Independent UK
9 min read
SPD Faces Disappointing Election Results, Afd Gains Nationwide Success
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces a disappointing election outcome with a significant drop in support, highlighting challenges for leader Olaf Scholz.
Top News
2 min read
Lithuanians Vote In Runoff As Centre-left Tipped To Take Power
Lithuania votes in the second round of its general elections on Sunday, likely to replace the ruling conservatives with a centre-left coalition amid security concerns about neighbouring Russia.
International Business Times
4 min read
Portugal's Election Campaign Begins Amid Corruption Scandals
Portugal's early general election is marked by corruption scandals, mainstream party dominance, and a rising populist party.
Top News
3 min read
Switzerland election: ‘immigration and energy security’ issues boost populist Swiss People’s party, candidate says – as it happened
Federal elections to Swiss parliament on 22 October predicted to see rise in support for right-wing party
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
EU should move from 'nice words' to action on enlargement: Romanian ex-minister Negrescu
The European Union sees Romania as one of its frontline states when it comes to the war in Ukraine. The country of 19 million people, a member of both the EU and NATO, has a land and sea border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometres. It has been a…
France 24
4 min read
Labour makes gains in Leeds as Green Party celebrate 'momentous' day after winning seat in Tory stronghold
Leeds City Council elections 2023 saw Labour gain four seats, meaning the party now has a 61-seat majority
Leeds Live
3 min read
