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May 14 2026POLITICS

Latvia's Political Turmoil Over Drone Flights

Latvia’s government just lost its tight grip on power after a key party ditched its support, shaking up the country’s leadership. The ruling coalition crumbled when the left-wing Progressives party pulled back, blaming Prime Minister Evika Silina’s handling of strange drone sightings over Latvian ai

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

UK Finance Minister Faces Heat Over Budget Numbers

The UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, is in hot water. Just days after unveiling the national budget, a big fuss has started. The issue? The so-called "black hole" in public finances, used to justify tax hikes, seems to be a lot smaller than claimed. Official numbers from the Office for Budget Res

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Sep 05 2025POLITICS

Keir Starmer's Cabinet Shake-Up: What's Next?

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, is facing a tough time. His government is struggling with slow economic growth and low popularity. Now, he has lost a key ally, Angela Rayner, who resigned as his deputy and housing minister. Rayner, 45, admitted she underpaid around $54, 000 in property ta

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