POLITICS & POLICY

Zelensky Appeals For Weapons At Germany Aid Drive

Ukrainian rescuers working in a military educational facility which was hit by missiles in Poltava, eastern Ukraine on September 3, 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky joined a meeting of Ukraine's international backers in Germany on Friday, appealing for additional weapons as Kyiv faces advancing Russian forces in the east and devastating strikes by Moscow.
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The Maori monarchy has enormous cultural and sometimes political significance

New Zealand's Maori Anoint New Queen

New Zealand's Maori chiefs anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch Thursday, a surprise choice hailed as a symbol of change for the country's Indigenous community.
Biden and Harris last appeared together after his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Hand In Hand: Biden, Harris Hit Campaign Trail

US President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time Monday, in a public display of teamwork after she replaced him as candidate and revived Democratic election hopes.
Tour boat passengers gawk at the town of Vernazza, one of the picturesque Cinque Terre villages along the Italian Riviera that are thronged by tourists during the high season

Turmoil In Italy Over Plan To Hike Tourist Tax

Overtourism, which is already causing headaches from Venice to the Italian Riviera, risks costing travellers dearly as Rome considers hiking the tourist tax to make them "more responsible" -- and raise cash.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy remains inflential

France's Macron Accelerates Efforts To Break PM Deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates.

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