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Lee Anderson Rejects 'Late Converter' Label in Push for £1.2bn Miners' Pensions

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has firmly rejected accusations that he is a 'late converter' to the campaign for ex-miners' pension justice, defending his personal history and political record. The dispute intensifies as campaigners and opposition parties urge Chancellor John Healey to transfer the £1.2 billion pension surplus before Christmas, with fears growing that elderly miners will not live to see the funds released.

ネパール土石流とCOP31開幕：気候危機への国際的責任と日本の姿勢

ネパールで発生した土石流により7千人を超える死者・行方不明者が出たことを受け、同国の首相は「ヒマラヤ津波」と表現し、温室効果ガス排出量の少ない国が究極の代償を払っていると指摘しました。一方、気候変動対策を議論するCOP31がトルコで開幕していますが、日本首相の欠席が続くなど国際的な対応に格差が見えています。

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France goes to polls as far-right eyes historic win

Voting got underway in France's overseas territories Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections that could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

Clashes erupt as far-right AfD states aim to govern Germany

The far-right AfD declared its ambition to rise to power in Germany as its party congress kicked off Saturday with clashes between hooded demonstrators and police, just weeks after it scored record EU election results.

Attacker with crossbow killed outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade, officer wounded

A Serbian police officer on Saturday killed a man who shot him in the neck with a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, in what the prime minister called a "terrorist act".

Haiti PM visits US, to meet with White House official

Haiti's new leader was in the United States on Saturday for a visit set to include meetings with international financial institutions as well as a White House official, his office and a National Security Council spokesperson said.

Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced

Explosions, air strikes and gunfire rattled northern Gaza on Saturday, the third day of an Israeli military operation that has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians and compounded what the UN called "unbearable" living conditions in the territory.

Tense France goes to polls as far-right scents power

Voting got underway in France's overseas territories on Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections, which could change the country's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

Reformist to face ultraconservative in Iran presidency runoff

The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout.

Afghan women's rights an internal issue, Taliban govt says before UN-led talks

Taliban authorities said on Saturday that demands over women's rights were "Afghanistan's issues" to solve, ahead of United Nations-led engagement talks where the exclusion of Afghan women has sparked outcry.

Clashes, arrests mark start of German far-right AfD congress

Clashes between hooded demonstrators and police on Saturday marked the start of a party congress of Germany's far-right AfD, weeks after it scored record EU election results despite multiple scandals.

Far right scents power as tense France braces for snap vote

A divided France braced Saturday for high-stakes parliamentary elections that could see the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic party of Marine Le Pen sweep to power in a historic first.

Reformist, ultraconservative qualify for Iran runoff election

Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round, an official said on Saturday.

Mongolia ruling party wins reduced majority in vote dominated by graft

Mongolia's ruling party emerged from this week's polls with its parliamentary majority significantly diminished Saturday, local media said, after a campaign dominated by graft fears and the state of the economy.

Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent tipped to win

Mauritanians began voting Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the desert country, an oasis of peace in Africa's volatile Sahel region.

Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidential vote

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in Iran's presidential election, according to early results on Saturday from the Interior Ministry.

Mauritania heads to polls with incumbent tipped to win

Mauritanians go to the polls Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the vast desert state, seen as a rock of relative stability in the volatile Sahel.

Protests expected at German far-right AfD congress

Germany's far-right AfD kicks off a congress Saturday weeks after scoring record EU election results despite multiple scandals, with fresh mass protests expected against the anti-immigration party.

Far right scents power as tense France ready for snap vote

A divided France braced Saturday for high-stakes parliamentary elections that could see the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic party of Marine Le Pen sweep to power in a historic first.

Suspected leaders of failed Bolivian coup remanded in custody

Three suspected leaders of a failed coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce Bolivia were remanded in custody on Friday for six months, the country's top prosecutor said.

US, allies condemn N.Korea for sanctions-busting arms sales to Russia

Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongyang is breaching arms control measures by supplying weapons to Russia to use in its war in Ukraine.

Biden seeks to repair debate damage with fiery speech

A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he tried to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, insisting he was the right man to win November's presidential election.

Aid groups press to stop Sudan 'man-made' famine as 755,000 projected to starve

Aid groups are warning that Sudan's "man-made famine" could be even worse than feared, with the most catastrophic death toll the world has seen in decades, without more global pressure on warring generals.

Audience for Biden-Trump debate down sharply from 2020

The first debate between US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump drew 47.9 million viewers across all channels on Thursday evening, according to CNN -- down sharply from 2020.

Biden seeks to repair debate damage with barnstorming speech

A fired-up Joe Biden came out swinging Friday as he sought to make up for a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, insisting he was the right man to win November's presidential election.

Mongolian PM declares victory in polls dominated by corruption, economy

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declared victory early Saturday in parliamentary elections, after a contest dominated by deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy.

Putin hints Russia to start making previously banned missiles

Russia should start producing previously banned midrange missiles, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, as Moscow warned the United States that drone reconnaissance flights over the Black Sea risked a "direct" military clash.

UK PM Sunak slams racist slur by Farage party campaigner

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday denounced the use of a racist slur against him by an anti-immigration Reform UK party campaigner, as the general election campaign entered its final straight.

Instability and economic crisis: Bolivia after failed coup

Bolivia's President Luis Arce triumphed after a failed coup attempt this week, but the country has entered a new period of instability during a severe economic crisis.

Mongolia's ruling party leads in polls dominated by corruption, economy

Mongolia's ruling party was leading as votes trickled in on Friday, local media said, in parliamentary elections dominated by deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy.

Gazans living in 'unbearable' conditions: UNRWA

Gazans are forced to live in bombed-out buildings or camp next to giant piles of trash, a United Nations spokeswoman said Friday, denouncing the "unbearable" conditions in the besieged territory.

EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection

The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they are taking to protect consumers, including children.

Biden debate performance triggers panic, replacement talk

Joe Biden's presidential campaign was in full damage control mode Friday as the president sought to recover from a disastrous debate showing with Donald Trump that triggered panic among Democrats and even murmurs about replacing the 81-year-old on the White House ticket.

Russia says US drone flights over Black Sea risk direct clash

Russia warned the United States on Friday its reconnaissance drone flights over the Black Sea raised the risk of "direct confrontation" between Moscow and NATO, days after the Kremlin blamed Washington for a deadly missile strike on Crimea.

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