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小池書記局長「３１削減法案提出許さない」企業・団体献金禁止議論を主張

日本共産党の小池晃書記局長は９日、国会内で記者会見を開き、自民党、日本維新の会、国民民主党の実務者が取りまとめた衆院比例代表定数３１削減法案の原案に対し、「法案提出を許さないために力を尽くす」と表明した。小池氏は政治改革の根本として企業・団体献金の全面禁止を訴えた。

Former Reform UK Councillor Ashley Monk Joins Conservatives in Redditch

Ashley Monk, who served as an independent councillor after leaving Reform UK, has officially joined the Conservative Group at both Redditch Borough Council and Worcestershire County Council. The move follows his suspension from Reform UK and subsequent period as an independent, during which he retained a portfolio role in the local administration.

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Employees of the US federal government on Monday faced a deadline imposed by Elon Musk that required them to explain their work achievements in an email or potentially lose their jobs.

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In the mess hall of a Canadian military base a few hundred kilometers south of the Artic Circle, Brigadier-General Daniel Riviere pointed to a map highlighting the region that is becoming a national priority.

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

The United States sided with Russia twice Monday at the United Nations, as they sought to avoid any condemnation of Moscow's invasion of its neighbor three years ago.

Macron and Trump rekindle Le Bromance -- with a touch of tension

They hugged, they gripped hands, they touched knees and they backslapped. But they didn't agree on everything.

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving 'forward' on schedule

US President Donald Trump said Monday that tariffs he unveiled on Canada and Mexico are moving forward as planned, addressing reporters after meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, who urged "fair competition" in trade.

Macron warns Ukraine peace can't mean 'surrender', after Trump talks

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, but said that talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.

US sides with Russia, refusing to support Ukraine at UN

The United States voted with Russia Monday against a resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine, rejecting a text widely adopted by the UN General Assembly.

Islamic Jihad says Israeli tanks part of 'plans to annex West Bank by force'

Palestinian militants said on Monday that an unusual deployment of Israeli tanks in the occupied West Bank, part of a major offensive that has displaced tens of thousands, may be a step toward annexation.

Protesters demand Germany stand by Ukraine on invasion anniversary

Protesters marched through Berlin on Monday to demand Germany stand by Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, a day after Germans voted in elections in which support for Kyiv was a hot topic.

Macron, Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences

French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought to smooth over a transatlantic rift on Ukraine Monday, with the US president eyeing a deal to end Russia's invasion "within weeks" backed by European peacekeepers.

US opposes Ukraine territorial integrity in UN vote

UN members backed a resolution supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity Monday in the face of staunch opposition from Washington which pushed its own language that declined to blame Russia for the war or mention Kyiv's borders.

Mexico president hopeful of deal this week to avert US tariffs

Mexico's president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week to avoid sweeping US tariffs, hinting at possible levies on Chinese goods to secure a deal.

Macron urges Trump to support Ukraine against 'aggressor' Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron met Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a bid to shore up support for Ukraine against "aggressor" Russia, after the US president's outreach to Moscow over the war threatened to upend the transatlantic alliance.

Macron holds 'very friendly' Trump talks as transatlantic ties shaken

French President Emmanuel Macron held "very friendly" talks with Donald Trump at the White House Monday, as European leaders look to shore up a transatlantic alliance upended by the US president's outreach to Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.

Trump names right-wing podcaster as FBI deputy director

US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a break with tradition that puts yet another loyalist in a key law enforcement position.

Stunned SPD turns to supporting role in new German government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

Apple says to invest $500 bn in US as Trump tariffs bite

Apple said on Monday it will spend more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 people, with President Donald Trump quickly taking credit for the announcement.

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left as Europe waits

Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said Monday he would seek talks with the centre-left to speedily build a government as Europe faces tectonic changes in transatlantic ties.

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Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed "more than 7,000 compatriots", many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday.

Macron meets Trump as transatlantic alliance shaken

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US shuns climate science meeting as UN warns 'time is not on our side'

US representatives are not at a key climate science meeting in China, a source told AFP on Monday, sitting out a fight over the UN's next blockbuster assessment of global warming research.

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt as Europe waits

German election winner Friedrich Merz on Monday faced the task of quickly building a new government that is eagerly awaited in Europe at a time of tectonic change in transatlantic relations.

Zelensky wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion

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Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' on third anniversary of Russia's invasion

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.

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Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump inWashington on Monday, saying he will present "proposals for action" to counter the "Russian threat" in Europe and ensure peace in Ukraine.

Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' on third annniversary of Russia's invasion

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.

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Three years after Russia invasion, UN faces difficult votes on Ukraine

Defying Kyiv and its European allies, Washington plans on Monday to submit to the UN Security Council and General Assembly a draft text that calls for a "swift end" to the Ukraine conflict but makes no reference to its territorial integrity, in an early test of Donald Trump's muscular approach to the crisis.

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