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Canada PM Carney to call April 28 snap election
AFP, Published on 21/03/2025
» OTTAWA - New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election for April 28, triggering an intense campaign dominated by how to react to President Donald Trump's trade war and demands to turn the close US ally into a 51st state.
Europe shifts gears for the Trump era
AFP, Published on 20/03/2025
» BRUSSELS — Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
Mark Carney taking the reins as Canada’s PM
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» OTTAWA - Mark Carney was preparing to be sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday morning, taking charge of a country rattled by a breakdown in relations with its big neighbour since US President Donald Trump’s return to power.
Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as PM
AFP, Published on 10/03/2025
» OTTAWA - Canada's Liberal Party names its next leader Sunday, with a former central banker and political novice favored to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the country confronts threats from US President Donald Trump.
Trump trade threats overshadow European defence meet
AFP, Published on 03/02/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The threat of a transatlantic trade war loomed large Monday over a gathering of European leaders aimed at boosting the continent's defences in the face of an aggressive Russia.
UK pushes for third runway at Heathrow
Published on 29/01/2025
» EYNSHAM, England - British finance minister Rachel Reeves gave the government’s backing to a long-delayed new runway at London’s Heathrow Airport on Wednesday as the centrepiece of her plan to speed up the country’s sluggish economy.
Musk takes slash-and-burn style to Europe
Published on 09/01/2025
» Having worked successfully to get his candidate elected in the United States, Elon Musk is setting his sights on Europe.
Migrants crossing Channel to UK in 2024 soar by 25%
AFP, Published on 02/01/2025
» LONDON - The number of irregular migrants arriving in Britain on small boats soared in 2024, data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stem the dangerous Channel crossings.
Thousands protest in France against new PM
Published on 07/09/2024
» PARIS - Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to appoint centre-right Michel Barnier as prime minister, with left-wing parties accusing him of stealing the legislative election.
New PM pledges to rebuild Britain after years of chaos
Published on 05/07/2024
» LONDON - Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer pledged on Friday to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of politics after years of upheaval and strife.