Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive survives no-confidence vote at special general meeting
Speaking against the motion, RFU board member Wayne Barnes strenuously defended Sweeney's record in his six years in the role, and said his departure would…
Rugby Football Union: Beaumont warns against rebel vote
The Rugby Football Union would slide into months of "rancour and disruption" should a rebel motion to oust chief executive Bill Sweeney pass on Thursday,…
Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence | Politics News
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence…
Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.Israel’s cabinet has passed a vote of no confidence…
Canada’s PM Carney triggers snap election, vote set for April 28 | Elections News
Montreal, Canada – Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved to dissolve Parliament and trigger a snap election on April 28. The widely anticipated…
IOC presidential election: Key questions answered before Thursday’s vote
Lord Coe is the highest-profile contender. A two-time Olympic 1500m champion, the 68-year-old oversaw the London 2012 Games before taking charge of World Athletics, and…
The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill
Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the…
Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over vote
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning,” after some liberal…
Government shutdown looms: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote ‘no’
1 of 3 | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at a press conference Wednesday. Schumer said Thursday he will vote for the CR to…
Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP’s stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms
WASHINGTON — California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff say they will vote with most Democrats against a temporary measure to fund the government, paving the way…
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly…
Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
NUUK, Greenland — A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of…
Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election | Elections News
Portugal’s centre-right government has lost a confidence vote in parliament, potentially pushing the European Union (EU) country towards its third general election in three years.…
Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters | Elections News
Greenland, the world’s largest island, votes on Tuesday to elect its next parliament and government. The thinly populated Danish territory’s elections usually attract only local…
Mark Carney to become Canada’s next prime minister
TORONTO — Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals…
Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote | Elections News
After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau, shouting ‘freedom!’.Romania’s central election authority has banned far-right pro-Russian candidate…
Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war
TORONTO — Canada looks set to pick a measured former central banker to deal with the threats President Trump’s tariffs pose against a pillar of Western free…
Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash | Politics News
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday’s vote.Greek opposition parties have submitted a motion to trigger a…
Germany’s youth vote influenced by “TikTok & Multiple Crises”
Carl Muhlbach, FiscalFuture’s director, on why young German voters back the far right or left-wing parties. Source link
Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament | Politics News
Nawaf Salam’s government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament.Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech…