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Milei scores historic win in Argentina midterms, tightens grip on Congress
Libertarian president’s party wins 41.5% in Buenos Aires province, increasing lower house seats from 37 to 64 Argentine President Javier Milei secured a decisive victory Sunday in midterm elections, expanding his control of Congress and giving his government fresh momentum to push forward with deep spending cuts and sweeping free-market reforms. The result gives Milei’s…
Port workers strike at East Coast, Gulf ports sparks fears of inflation and more shortages
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas are officially on strike after the clock struck midnight with no new labor deal in hand. Thirty-six East Coast and Gulf Coast ports shut down as 45,000 union workers walked off the job after labor negotiations over higher pay and protections against automation stalled between the International Longshoremen’s…
After Niger coup, France worries over Russia’s influence, impact on North Africa
France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. GABORONE, Botswana — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening French and American efforts to combat Sahel and North Africa-originated jihadism. Russian flags waved by local Nigerians shortly after the takeover illustrate whose side the rebels are…
EU agrees to open Ukraine membership talks in shock win for Kyiv
BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (Reuters) – European Union leaders granted Ukraine a major political win on Thursday by agreeing to start membership negotiations at a time when its counter-offensive against Russia’s invasion has failed to make major gains and U.S. military aid has become more uncertain. EU diplomats and officials said the unexpected green light for…
Dozens of French Museums Hit by Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack has hit the central data systems across approximately 40 museums in France, according to the Associated Press (AP). The cyberattack, identified on Sunday, struck the systems of notable museums including the Grand Palais and others within the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN) network, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday, per the…


