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Japan Ex-PM Murayama, Famous For WW2 Apology, Dies Aged 101

Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections

The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Switzerland election: ‘immigration and energy security’ issues boost populist Swiss People’s party, candidate says – as it happened

Federal elections to Swiss parliament on 22 October predicted to see rise in support for right-wing party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

EU should move from 'nice words' to action on enlargement: Romanian ex-minister Negrescu

The European Union sees Romania as one of its frontline states when it comes to the war in Ukraine. The country of 19 million people, a member of both the EU and NATO, has a land and sea border with Ukraine of more than 600 kilometres. It has been a…

France 24 · May 19, 2023

Labour makes gains in Leeds as Green Party celebrate 'momentous' day after winning seat in Tory stronghold

Leeds City Council elections 2023 saw Labour gain four seats, meaning the party now has a 61-seat majority

Leeds Live · May 5, 2023