Tag: PARLIAMENT

Senegal President Faye dissolves parliament to call snap election • FRANCE 24 English

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday announced he had dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament and set new legislative elections for November 17. “I have dissolved the National Assembly…

Sarah’s story: death of a 7-year-old seeking asylum in the UK | BBC News

A 7-year-old girl, Sarah, was among five people who died in an overcrowded small boat in the English Channel, as they tried to reach the UK. The BBC…

SNP call for Chancellor to return to parliament as Treasury insist Government focused on making UK better off

It comes as borrowing costs soared Source link

Bond villain Elon Musk's influence seeps into Scottish Parliament and its 'populism' war

In the first Holyrood scrap of 2025, John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed in a fiery FMQs inspired by Elon Musk. Source link

Lebabese parliament set to pick new president

Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that‘s lasted for more than two years. Source link

Lebanese parliament tries for 12th time to elect new president

Lebanon’s parliament was due to meet on Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that has lasted for more than two years….

Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — the head of Poland’s parliament said Wednesday that the country’s presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1…

Assisted dying: 63% in favour of law change for terminally ill, according to poll

Almost two-thirds of people in England and Wales are in favour of assisted dying becoming legal for terminally ill adults, according to polling. A Bill to give choice…

French PM Barnier holds final talks as reports suggest new govt to be announced • FRANCE 24

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was holding a final round of consultations Thursday as he seeks to form a new government, with some reports suggesting an announcment could be made this…