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Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal but Allows Temporary Continuation

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Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Illegal but Allows Temporary Continuation

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Most of the tariffs that the Trump administration has introduced this year are illegal, a federal appeals court in the USA rules. Donald Trump exceeded his authority when they were introduced, according to the court, which however allows the tariffs to continue to apply until the matter has also been tried in the USA's Supreme Court

Texas Democrats Leave State to Protest Redistricting Map Favoring GOP

Texas Democrats Leave State to Protest Redistricting Map Favoring GOP

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A 50-strong group of democratic politicians have fled their home state Texas. This is to stop the state congress from making a controversial decision on new electoral districts, which they claim give the Republicans an advantage

Why Young Men Are Losing Faith in Trump

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Why Young Men Are Losing Faith in Trump

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Young men played a key role in Donald Trump's election victory. But now dissatisfaction with the economy in the USA is growing – and criticism from podcast stars like Joe Rogan regarding the Epstein affair is increasing

Trump Threatens to Revoke Media Licenses Again

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Trump Threatens to Revoke Media Licenses Again

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USA's president Donald Trump is threatening once again to withdraw licenses for media companies – which he claims are serving the Democrats' interests.

Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

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Japan's coalition government loses its majority in the upper house, according to the Japanese public service company NHK. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has however announced that he has no plans to resign despite the result

New Allegations Emerge Against South Korea's Former President Yoon Suk-Yeol

New Allegations Emerge Against South Korea's Former President Yoon Suk-Yeol

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South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-Yeol is accused of further crimes related to his declaration of martial law in December last year.

Zohran Mamdani Claims Victory in New York Mayoral Primary

Zohran Mamdani Claims Victory in New York Mayoral Primary

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He has promised free buses, free childcare and higher minimum wages. The young left democrat Zohran Mamdani claims victory in the first round of voting to become the Democratic mayoral candidate in New York

South Korea's Liberal President Lee Jae-Myung Sworn in Early

South Korea's Liberal President Lee Jae-Myung Sworn in Early

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The former opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung is appointed as South Korea's next president as early as Wednesday after defeating the opponent Kim Moon-Soo. Liberal Lee's goal is to fight inequalities and corruption

South Korea Votes Amid Political Turmoil

South Korea Votes Amid Political Turmoil

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The polling stations in South Korea have opened, after months of political turbulence.

Lee Jae-Myung Leads South Korea Election Polls Ahead of June 3 Vote

Lee Jae-Myung Leads South Korea Election Polls Ahead of June 3 Vote

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The opposition leader Lee Jae-Myung from the Democratic Party (DP) has support from 49 percent in South Korea, according to an opinion poll. The country is going to the election on June 3

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama Leads in Election for Fourth Term

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama Leads in Election for Fourth Term

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The result of Sunday's parliamentary election in Albania is delayed. But with over 40 per cent of the votes counted, the Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Edi Rama is heading for victory with 52

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

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With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest

Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Over Book Controversy

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Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Over Book Controversy

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has dismissed the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, who was the first woman and the first black person to hold the position.

South Korea Faces Political Chaos as Top Officials Resign

South Korea Faces Political Chaos as Top Officials Resign

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Two top officials who are leaving and a presidential candidate who is being forced back to trial proceedings. It has been a rather chaotic Thursday in South Korean politics

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-In Charged with Corruption

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-In Charged with Corruption

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The turbulence increases even more in South Korean politics. The former President Moon Jae-In is being prosecuted for corruption – which means that two former presidents are now being brought to trial simultaneously

Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

Large demonstrations against Trump on Greenland

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Demonstrations against Donald Trump's statements about taking over Greenland are underway in several places on the vast island.

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

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The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

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The US Senate has voted through the Republican budget proposal to avoid a shutdown of the government apparatus. The approval means financing of the state for the next six months

Yoon defends declaration of martial law

Yoon defends declaration of martial law

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South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk-Yeol defends his decision to declare martial law in December, a move for which he has been accused of attempting a coup.

No Money for Dolly Parton's Book Project

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No Money for Dolly Parton's Book Project

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The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

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The Democrats in the USA have a political uphill battle in a battered landscape ahead of them after the tough election loss in the presidential election. The party has now appointed Ken Martin to lead the Democrats forward – and he chose fighting words when the result was clear

USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

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The US House of Representatives has agreed on a temporary budget agreement and the risk of a government shutdown at Christmas is thus eliminated.

South Korea's President Faces Impeachment

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South Korea's President Faces Impeachment

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South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol is impeached and faces trial after suddenly declaring a short-lived martial law last week. The National Assembly has voted to remove him, which was met with cheers from demonstrating crowds outside

Demonstrators in Seoul refuse to give up: "Unforgivable"

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Demonstrators in Seoul refuse to give up: "Unforgivable"

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The news that South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol avoids impeachment was met with dismay on Seoul's streets. I am deeply disappointed and shocked that this could happen, says demonstrator Mingyeong Sung

The President Escapes Impeachment After Boycott

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The President Escapes Impeachment After Boycott

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Too few parliament members were present, thereby South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol avoided impeachment. Members from the President's party left the chamber before the vote and then it was impossible to achieve the two-thirds majority required