Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and leaves country as protesters storm palace
https://lemmy.world/post/18310470
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and leaves country as protesters storm palace - Lemmy.World
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday as thousands of
protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence, sparking
violence that killed at least 20 people according to local police. Army chief
Waker-Uz-Zaman confirmed in a televised address that Hasina had left the country
and that an interim government would be formed. Hasina’s resignation comes as
deadly protests over the reintroduction of a quota scheme for government jobs
began in July this year.
In race for top EU, NATO jobs, Eastern Europe asks: ‘Are we equals or not?’
https://lemmy.world/post/12759315
In race for top EU, NATO jobs, Eastern Europe asks: ‘Are we equals or not?’ - Lemmy.World
EU’s newer members are bristling at the likely appointment of Dutch Prime
Minister Mark Rutte as NATO chief.
Trump's White House Was 'Awash in Speed' -- and Xanax
https://lemmy.world/post/12706175
Trump's White House Was 'Awash in Speed' -- and Xanax - Lemmy.World
Under Trump, the White House Medical Unit was “like the Wild West,” and staffers
had easy access to powerful stimulants and sedatives, sources say.
Protests and pressure: Why are French farmers so powerful?
https://lemmy.world/post/12488321
Protests and pressure: Why are French farmers so powerful? - Lemmy.World
Farmers in France, as in many other countries, wield a lot of political power —
for historical and contemporary reasons. Their influence carries certain risks.
Germany: Marches against the far-right draw over 200,000
https://lemmy.world/post/10969028
Germany: Marches against the far-right draw over 200,000 - Lemmy.World
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in demonstrations against
far-right extremism in cities across Germany. Rallies were expected in more than
100 German cities and towns over the weekend.
Kenya, EU move closer to closing trade deal
https://lemmy.world/post/9710682
Kenya, EU move closer to closing trade deal - Lemmy.World
Kenya and the European Union have officially signed a trade agreement that will
allow the East African nation to export goods duty free to the EU market.
UK voters want closer relationship with EU in ‘significant’ shift since Brexit
https://lemmy.world/post/9378940
UK voters want closer relationship with EU in ‘significant’ shift since Brexit - Lemmy.World
Major study finds public see ties with Europe as more important than links with
US and many ‘exhausted’ by ‘toxic’ debate
The EU Just Kicked Off Its Biggest Climate Experiment Yet
https://lemmy.world/post/6538586
The EU Just Kicked Off Its Biggest Climate Experiment Yet - Lemmy.world
The world’s largest single market has launched a bold plan to tax carbon at its
borders. The rest of the world is paying very close attention.
Polish opposition rally draws 'a million' protesters to Warsaw
https://lemmy.world/post/6102367
Polish opposition rally draws 'a million' protesters to Warsaw - Lemmy.world
Opposition leader Donald Tusk said Sunday’s march was ‘the biggest demonstration
in Warsaw’s history.’
Uefa accused of presenting ‘untrue’ evidence to inquiry on Champions League final chaos
https://lemmy.world/post/5721208
Uefa accused of presenting ‘untrue’ evidence to inquiry on Champions League final chaos - Lemmy.world
Uefa has been accused of presenting “completely untrue” evidence to its own
independent inquiry into the near-disaster at the 2022 Champions League final,
to protect its safety and security unit – headed by the president’s best friend
– from criticism.
