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Lebanon

Head of ICJ Nawaf Salam named as Lebanon's new prime minister

Lebanon’s new president names head of the International Court of Justice as the country’s new prime minister.

Lebanon

Lebanon's parliament elects country's army commander as president

Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.

South Korea

South Korean president impeached over martial order declaration

President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached at the second time of asking, as lawmakers voted in favour of the motion by 204 votes to 85.

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Fistfights in Serbia's parliament over awning collapse at rail station

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between the ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday, weeks after a deadly awning collapse at a rail station sparked tensions in the Balkan state.

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Green News

'The final straw': UK farmers protest against government tax hike

Until now, the UK has not seen farmers' protests like those that have hit other European countries.

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Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill

Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes.

Europe News

Bulgaria appoints new caretaker prime minister months after election

Bulgaria's parliament has failed to agree on a regular cabinet since snap elections on 9 June 2024.

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French election second round turnout nearly 60% at 5 pm

As the second round of voting in France continues, a far-right government could come to power. However, most analysts suggest a hung parliament is more likely.

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Fight breaks out in Italy's Parliament

Members from multiple parties joined in the brawl, which was sparked by a gesture involving a flag.

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Georgian parliament signs controversial 'foreign agents' bill into law

Georgia's "foreign agents" bill, sparking protests and a presidential veto over concerns for media freedom and EU membership aspirations, is defended by the ruling Georgian Dream party but still faces calls for abandonment from the EU and US.

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Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law'

The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it.

Health news

UK MP gets standing ovation in parliament after quadruple amputation

Craig Mackinlay, a 57-year-old MP, nearly died from sepsis and had to have his arms and feet surgically removed.

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WATCH:Tensions rise in Tbilisi ahead of foreign influence bill hearing

The Georgian Parliament is set to discuss the bill in its final reading starting on Monday.

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Thousands rally in Georgia in support of foreign influence law

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has warned that if the bill is passed it “would negatively impact Georgia’s progress on its EU path."

Greece

Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament

One MP reportedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to another before the brawl broke out.

Healthcare

Poland's parliament votes to move toward easing abortion restriction

Ewa Schaedler from the Third Way party called the vote ''symbolic'' and ''a breakthrough'' for Polish women. However the subject remains divisive in the mostly Catholic country.

Healthcare

Polish lawmakers to consider four different bills on abortion access

Under the current law, Polish women can only access an abortion if their life is at risk or if the pregnancy was the result of a crime.

Europe News

New code of conduct aims to ensure 'transparent and fair' EU elections

Under the aegis of the Vice-President of the European Commission, almost all the political parties in Parliament signed a code of conduct for the EU elections.

Portugal

Portugal’s new government aims to outmanoeuvre radical populist rivals

Portugal's center-right minority government began its term on Tuesday, facing challenges and opportunities after a radical right party's popularity surged.

Croatia

Croatia’s parliament dissolves, paying way for election this year

The country's capital Zagreb was hit by huge anti-government protests last month.