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高市政権支持率の謎と武部農相疑惑：今週の政治ニュース

週刊文春電子版は11月8日～14日の政界スクープを配信した。高市早苗首相の支持率が下げ止まっている理由や、武部新農水相をめぐる献金疑惑、石破茂前首相による政権批判などが焦点となっている。

高市首相の怒り「石破・小渕の乱」参院否決も衆院再可決の可能性

消費税減税法案の衆院採決で自民党議員4人が造反した「石破・小渕の乱」の行方が注目されている。参院で否決されても衆院で3分の2以上の賛成を集めれば再可決されるため、高市早苗政権への打撃となるかどうかが焦点だ。

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Madrid, Paris, Lisbon push ahead with hydrogen pipeline

Spain, France and Portugal on Friday unveil details of their ambitious plan for an underwater pipeline to bring green hydrogen from the Iberian Peninsula to the rest of Europe.

War of attrition: Russia's stubborn fight for Ukraine's Bakhmut

For months, Russian forces have attacked the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut with frontal assaults, artillery barrages and air strikes in a stubborn battle for a settlement deemed strategically irrelevant by many observers.

'My Kalashnikov is my pen': Ukraine artist wages war on Putin

Every day Russia wages war on Ukraine, Mykola Kovalenko makes an anti-war poster.

Iran faces condemnation, more protests after execution

Iran faced international condemnation Friday after carrying out its first known execution over protests that have shaken the regime for nearly three months, leading to calls for even more demonstrations.

Ukraine fight brings Russia's nationalists in from the cold

Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine has done wonders for the career of nationalist blogger Roman Antonovsky, whose air time has spiked since fierce fighting broke out in February.

China's Xi meets Arab leaders on 'milestone' Saudi trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Arab leaders in the Saudi capital on Friday for summits he has described as "milestone events" at a time of economic uncertainty and geopolitical realignment.

Headscarf debate heats up ahead of Turkish vote

Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party will submit a constitutional amendment to parliament next week enshrining women's right to wear headscarves at work and in daily life, reviving a hugely divisive issue in the officially secular state.

Japan, UK, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet

Japan, Britain and Italy said Friday they will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet in a project that holds scope for future cooperation with allies including the United States.

Bangladesh opposition says top leaders taken by police

The two top leaders of Bangladesh's main opposition party were taken from their homes by police in the early hours Friday, a party spokesman said, a day before a planned rally was to call for the prime minister's resignation.

Tanks, guns and 'dragon's teeth' guard S Korea frontier island

It is South Korea's westernmost territory, soldiers outnumber residents, and you can see North Korea from almost every barbed wire-lined beach: welcome to Baekryeong Island, a community on the front line.

Peru's ousted president put in provisional detention

Peru's former president Pedro Castillo was placed in provisional detention on Thursday, a day after he was ousted by lawmakers and arrested, accused of attempting a coup.

Israel's Netanyahu requests more time to form government

Israel's prime-minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu asked Thursday for a two-week extension in forming a coalition government with his ultra-Orthodox and extreme-right allies, days before the initial time frame elapses.

A fair trade? Griner swap for jailed arms dealer raises eyebrows

Brittney Griner's release from a prison ordeal in Russia sparked an outpouring of joy -- but also raised tough questions for Joe Biden: was the US president right to trade a notorious arms dealer for the basketball star jailed on minor drug charges?

US Congress passes bill to protect same-sex marriage

The US Congress on Thursday passed landmark legislation to protect same-sex marriage under federal law, and President Joe Biden has vowed to quickly sign the measure.

Canada police suspend contract with China-linked firm

Canada's federal police on Thursday suspended a contract with a Beijing-linked firm to supply and maintain police radio equipment -- following a political backlash, the public safety minister's office said.

Iran triggers outrage with first hanging over protests

Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking an international outcry and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

US, Sweden, Finland seek Turkey greenlight soon on NATO

Finland and Sweden joined the United States on Thursday in asking Turkey for its greenlight soon to join NATO, saying they have been fulfilling promises sought by Ankara on militants.

Israel troops kill 4 Palestinians in West Bank unrest

Israeli troops on Thursday killed three Palestinians during a firefight in a West Bank city, and another in a separate incident, Palestinian officials said.

France to make condoms free for young adults aged 18-25

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that condoms would be made available for free in pharmacies for 18- to 25-year-olds in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies among young people.

China's Xi, Saudi royals ink deals during high-stakes visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince met Thursday on an Arab outreach visit that has earned a rebuke from Washington, reaching deals in areas including energy and infrastructure.

'Big crime': Pleas for wartime protection of Black Sea

One of Turkey's most influential marine biologists is pleading for the creation of an "ecological corridor" to save dolphins and other sea creatures from destruction during Russia's war on Ukraine.

Basketball star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer

American basketball star Brittney Griner was headed home on Thursday after being freed from a Russian prison in a swap for Viktor Bout, the notorious arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death."

Putin vows more strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure

President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to keep battering Ukraine's energy grid despite an outcry against the systematic attacks that have plunged millions into the cold and dark as winter sets in.

EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania

The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked Romania and Bulgaria from joining.

Peru's new president under pressure after predecessor's arrest

Peru's new President Dina Boluarte was under pressure Thursday to calm the political turmoil in the country, a day after the dramatic arrest of her predecessor, who stands accused of attempting a coup.

US basketball star Griner freed in Russian prisoner swap

Basketball star Brittney Griner is "safe" and headed home to the United States after being freed from a Russian prison ordeal in a swap for the notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, the two countries announced on Thursday.

UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom

Britain on Thursday said it was preparing to enlist the army to cover ambulances and border security before a wave of strikes this month as workers demand higher wages.

Kremlin sees 'risk' of Ukraine attacks on Crimea

The Kremlin said Thursday that the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula was vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks after officials said they had shot down a drone near a key naval base.

Outrage as Iran carries out first hanging over protests

Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over the protests that have shaken the regime since September, sparking international condemnation and warnings from rights groups that more hangings are imminent.

China's Xi meets Saudi crown prince on high-stakes visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince on Thursday on an Arab outreach visit that will yield billions of dollars in deals and has earned a rebuke from Washington.

Iran carries out first known execution over Amini protests

Iran carried out its first known execution Thursday over protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, hanging a man convicted of blocking a street and wounding a paramilitary member in what human rights activists condemned as "show trials".

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