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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election

The Constitutional Court in South Africa has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma cannot run for parliament, just days before a critical election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival

Demand for change through protest in South Africa's Pietermaritzburg showcases support for Jacob Zuma's new political party, uMkhonto weSizwe, amid dissatisfaction with former allies. [ more ]
moresouth-africa
www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
London politics

Diane Abbott has not been barred from standing as Labour candidate, says Starmer

Labour has not decided to bar Diane Abbott from standing for the party. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Tory party refers itself to watchdog over alleged data breach

The Conservative party referred itself to the data protection watchdog over a data breach from revealing email addresses during conference registration. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Lee Anderson says he is not ruling out defecting to Reform UK

Lee Anderson considers joining Reform UK, potential first MP for the party.
Anderson remains adamant on his controversial comments, not apologizing for remarks about Sadiq Khan. [ more ]
Acm
3 months ago
Digital life

Imran Khan's 'Victory Speech' from Jail Shows AI's Peril, Promise

Imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan used AI to make a victory speech for his political party
The AI-generated speech rejected the victory claim of Khan's rival and called on supporters to defend the election's results [ more ]
#germany
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Germany news

AfD leader wolf in sheep's clothing', says German Social Democrats head

The co-leader of the German Social Democrats accuses the leader of the far-right AfD of being a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Mass deportation plans discussed at a secret meeting attended by AfD members have sparked fears in Germany. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Can Europe's new conservative left' persuade voters to abandon the far right? | Cas Mudde

The launch of Sahra Wagenknecht's new party, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) Reason and Fairness, is expected to shake up the German party system.
There are concerns that Wagenknecht's party will strengthen the far-right agenda rather than providing an alternative to the AfD. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Tries Creating Own Party to Get on Ballot in 6 States

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is creating his own political party in six states to reduce the number of signatures he needs to get on the ballot.
He is seeking to form a We the People party in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Carolina, and a Texas Independent Party. [ more ]
#sarah-wagenknecht
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany politics

Germany: Sahra Wagenknecht launches new political party DW 01/08/2024

Sarah Wagenknecht has presented her new political party, the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance, aiming to establish itself as a true people's party.
The party plans to enter its first EU and German state elections this year and work towards overcoming the incompetence and arrogance of the current government. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany politics

Germany: Sahra Wagenknecht presents new political party DW 01/08/2024

Sarah Wagenknecht has presented her new political party, the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) Reason and Fairness.
The party aims to establish itself as a true people's party and plans to participate in EU and German state elections this year. [ more ]
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New York Post
6 months ago
US politics

Most American households have gun owners, poll shows: 'Stunning number'

52% of American households include at least one gun owner, the highest share since 1999.
Gun ownership falls along party lines with 66% of Republicans, 45% of independents, and 41% of Democrats owning firearms.
Gun ownership has nearly doubled among black voters, from 24% in August 2019 to 41% now. [ more ]
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