Macron plays high-stakes game of political chicken over pension changes
Thousands have marched in France at the weekend angered by a rise in the pension age, as the president’s government faces two votes of confidence on Monday.
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Ukraine Black Sea Grain Export Deal Extended
Al Jazeera: Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal extended, UN and Turkey say An agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain from its Black Sea ports was due to expire on Saturday. A deal allowing the export of Ukrainian grain over the Blac…
Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness
Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of NCAA Tournament when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No. 1 seed Jayhawks 72-71.
Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war – CNN
Trouble in paradise as Bali loses patience with Russians, Ukrainians fleeing war CNN
French pension reforms: Is Macron’s government doomed by crisis?
No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.
Ukraine Grain Deal Renewed For At Least 60 Days
The pact was brokered with Russia and Ukraine by the United Nations and Turkey in July and renewed for a further 120 days in November.
UBS seeks US$6 billion in government guarantees for Credit Suisse takeover
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Americans view Iraq war as mistake – poll
Most respondents believe Iraq war made the US less safe, but want Washington to retain global military dominance
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Russian President Putin Visits Crimea On The Anniversary Of Its Annexation From Ukraine
RT: Putin visits Crimea for reunification anniversary The Russian leader toured an art school and a children’s center in Sevastopol President Vladimir Putin has traveled Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the peninsula’s reunificatio…
I spotted a rat ‘the size of a DOG’ while walking through city centre – everyone’s saying the same thing
A SUPER-SIZE rat was spotted running rampage on the streets of New York.
The TikTok footage captures the beast crossing the pavement as horrified onlookers rush to avoid its treacherous path.
TikTok/@whatisnewyorkofficialRatzila was caught scurry…