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Welfare bill to rise £21bn by end of next Parliament due to ageing population

www.dailymail.co.uk

Figures from the Resolution Foundation highlight the cost of the pensions triple-lock guarantee and the scourge of long-term sickness.

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At least 17 police injured in clashes outside Armenian parliament

tass.com

Overall, a total of 79 citizens and police officers have sought medical assistance so far

General election TV Q&A: Sunak refuses to accept tax burden will definitely rise during next parliament – as it happened

www.theguardian.com

In an interview with ITV due to be broadcast on Wednesday evening, Rishi Sunak says he went without “lots of things” as a child, including Sky TV.

Macron stands by move to dissolve parliament, trigger snap elections

www.foxnews.com

French President Emmanuel Macron defended Wednesday his decision to call snap parliamentary elections following his party's resounding defeat in the European parliamentary vote.

Constitutional Court dismisses MK Party application to halt first sitting of parliament

www.timeslive.co.za

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed the application by the uMkhonto Wesizwe Political Party (MK Party) to interdict the first sitting of parliament scheduled for Friday.

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GFA sanctions Democracy Cup for Parliament

www.ghanafa.org

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has granted approval for the Parliament of Ghana to organise the inaugural “Democracy Cup” match scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2024, at 6 p.m.

YouTube prankster Fidias elected to EU Parliament despite knowing nothing about politics

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YouTube prankster Fidias has been elected as an independent member of European Parliament – despite knowing “nothing” about politics.

Right turn: On the European Parliament elections

www.thehindu.com

The far-right parties have done unexpectedly well in EU elections

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The far-right swing in European Parliament elections | Explained

www.thehindu.com

Where did the far-right gain the most ground? What can the gains be attributed to? Has the balance of power in the European Parliament shifted? How will the results affect EU policy?

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Madagascar ruling party loses parliament majority

www.africanews.com

President Andry Rajoelina's Tanora Malagasy Vonona party only managed to win 80 seats out of 163, according to figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Independent candidates won 52 seats, with 25 going to…

Swiss parliament defies ECHR on climate women's case

www.bbc.co.uk

Women who won a historic climate change ruling are shocked their parliament will not comply with it.

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Swiss parliament spurns European climate ruling

www.politico.eu

The Swiss parliament on Wednesday voted to snub a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that accused the country of being ineffective in fighting climate change.

Japan's parliament has approved a law that will force third party App Stores on Apple & Google

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In a move very similar to the European Union, Japan's parliament has finished the process to enact a law that prohibits big tech from blocking third-party app stores.

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Ethiopia: Parliament Considers Bill Allowing Interception of Communications Without Court Order in Crime, Terrorism Cases

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial authorization.

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An AI Bot Could Be the First Artificial Member of Parliament

gizmodo.com

AI isn’t just running lots of your favorite software applications these days. In some parts of the world, it’s actually running for office.

European Parliament at Crossroads as Right-Wing Parties Triumph in EU Vote

www.tv360nigeria.com

The ground beneath the feet of European Union leaders has shifted after voting across the 27-member bloc delivered a clear turn to the right in the European Parliament, shaking up governments in member states and leaving mainstream groups…

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India News | Rijiju Appeals to Parties to Work Unitedly as 'Team India; Favours Constructive Debate in Parliament

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday appealed to all political parties for a constructive debate in the upcoming session of the Parliament and said the country wants…

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Marvin Rees tells BBC Newsnight of 'disappointment' over not running for parliament

www.bristolpost.co.uk

He also warned Britain would 'become ungovernable' if more cuts led to the collapse of local government

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Nigel Farage hopes this Brexit town will finally elect him to Parliament

www.washingtonpost.com

On his eighth try to become a U.K. lawmaker, anti-immigration campaigner Nigel Farage is running in a struggling town that voted to leave the European Union.

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European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

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While the centre-right European People's Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.