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The House is practically functioning as a parliament, with Mike Johnson as its 'prime minister'

www.foxnews.com

While the U.S. doesn't have a parliamentary system, America has been functioning with a coalition government, with Mike Johnson acting as the "prime minister."

Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament

www.euronews.com

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

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'You’ve been magnificent' Politicians praise Reading staff and players in Parliament

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Reading Football Club was a hot topic in the Houses of Parliament yesterday as MPs discussed the incoming Independent Regulator for Football. The Football Governance Bill has been a key part of changing the future of football, particularly…

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‘Can you catch it as well?’: bird stunt causes flap in European parliament

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Slovakian MEP pulls dove from bag and frees it as ‘symbol of peace’, prompting criticism from colleagues

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Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament

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Greece's parliamentary speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, plans to seek charages against a Greek lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague outside the debate chamber in Parliament.

Dove release as gesture of peace in European Parliament met with dismay

www.aljazeera.com

MEP releases dove as he calls for peace, to the consternation of other members in the European Parliament chamber.

Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges after brawl in parliament

www.politico.eu

One Greek lawmaker has ended up in police custody and another is in hospital after a brawl in the parliament in Athens on Wednesday.

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Head of Gagauzian parliament says his diplomatic passport was taken after visiting Russia

tass.com

Dmitry Konstantinov believes that the government in Chisinau stands behind this decision

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EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse

www.malaymail.com

BRUSSELS, April 24 — The European Parliament today adopted the first EU-wide rules on combating domestic abuse and viole...

A Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges following a brawl in parliament

kvia.com

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s parliamentary speaker says he will seek criminal charges against a lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague during a debate. The member of parliament, who hasn’t been named, was suspended for 15 days. The…

In Parliament: Dr Neil Hudson MP praises Britain's global leadership as PM announces defence spending increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

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With global threats at their most acute since the end of the Cold War, Dr Neil Hudson MP stood up in the House of Commons to welcome the Prime Minister's biggest strengthening of the UK's national defence in a generation, to protect our…

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European Parliament votes to screw repair rights in consumer toolkits

www.theregister.com

Directive places requirements on gizmo vendors, but still needs formal approval

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Rwanda: Auditor General to Present Findings On State Finances to Parliament

allafrica.com

Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire is set to present his report of State finances and assets for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, to Parliament, on Wednesday afternoon, April 24.

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EU Parliament adopts new rules to improve air quality by 2030

www.thehindu.com

The new rules make currently-fragmented air quality indices across the EU comparable, clear and publicly available.

Rwanda Bill Passed by Parliament

www.eddiehughes.co.uk

In the early hours of this morning, we passed the Safety of Rwanda Bill after months of delay from Labour and their members in the House of Lords.

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