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France Faces Unrest Over Rising Living Costs

Bloomberg News Reporter Gaspard Sebag tells Bloomberg This Weekend that nationwide protests over the cost of living and public services have descended into violence in parts of France, adding to pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Sebag explains how France’s fiscal constraints leave…

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Trump admits he's 'not inclined' to continue war if far-right ally is beaten at ballot boxPresident Donald Trump said he was “not inclined” to continue his deeply unpopular war against Iran if a far-right ally of his loses in an election next week. That ally is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose party is trailing behind his chief political rival’s party in recent polls ahead of next week’s Israeli elections. “If Israel has the…

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Zimbabwe Ruling Party Picks Mnangagwa as Candidate for 2030 VoteZimbabwe’s ruling party has picked President Emmerson Mnangagwa as its candidate for the 2030 national presidential election, a vote that will be conducted in parliament under the country’s revised electoral system.

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