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'We are committed to collaborative politics', say Greens as Yousaf ends powersharing deal
The Scottish Greens have accused the SNP of “political cowardice” after First Minister Humza Yousaf called time on the powersharing agreement the two parties had at Holyrood.
An emergency meeting of the Scottish Cabinet on Thursday...
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Mayorkas survives impeachment trial after Senate votes to adjourn
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer acted quickly to end the trial, as he had intended all along.
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How the WNBA pays: Scripps News talks with the Players Association
We hear from Terri Carmichael Jackson, Executive Director of the WNBA Players Association, about player compensation.
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Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Fein over its EU policies
Micheal Martin has said there are “very significant” differences between Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, but avoided ruling out a future coalition with the main opposition party.
The Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader said that policy “has to...
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Simon Coveney says there is "not a confidence problem" in Fine Gael
Enterprise minister Simon Coveney speaks about his political future as well as Fine Gael's future. This comes as Fine Gael holds its Ard Fheis at the University of Galway.
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Leo Varadkar attends what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting
Leo Varadkar has said he is confident the country is in good hands before attending what is likely to be his last Cabinet meeting before he steps down as Taoiseach. Includes quotes from minister Heather Humphreys and incoming Taoiseach...
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New Fine Gael leader says relationship between coalition leaders is 'key to success and stability'
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he will meet members of the parliamentary party to “take stock of where they are at”.
Mr Harris also said that the relationship between the three coalition leaders is the “key to the success...
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Finance Minister Michael McGrath congratulates incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris
Finance Minister Michael McGrath speaking about incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris at the opening of tech company State Street’s offices in Kilkenny.
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McEntee hoping there will be a contest for the Fine Gael leadership
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said she hopes there will be a contest for the Fine Gael leadership.
Ms McEntee, who has ruled herself out of the running, said an election for the position would be beneficial for the party.
Fine...
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Irish PM and party leader - full speech
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has announced he is to step down as Taoiseach and as leader of his party, Fine Gael.
The announcement comes after a turbulent number of weeks for the Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green Party coalition...
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Micheal Martin comments as Leo Varadkar announces his resignation - full speech
Deputy Irish premier Micheal Martin insisted the resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar would not prompt an early general election.
While Mr Martin said he was surprised by Mr Varadkar’s announcement, he insisted that the three-party...
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Green leader says referendum defeats not a ‘key factor’ in Varadkar resignation
Eamon Ryan has said that the referenda defeats were not a “key” factor in Leo Varadkar’s decision to step down.
The Green Party leader said the gap before the local and European elections “probably influenced him more”.
Mr Varadkar...
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ECB Rate Decision: What to Watch for
The European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady for the first time in more than a year Thursday following 10 back-to-back increases. Maria Tadeo has a preview on Bloomberg Television.
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Scripps News-ProPublica investigation sparks Michigan cancer drug bill
A Michigan bill would make it clear that a new generation of cancer drugs must be covered by state health plans.
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Rishi Sunak and Douglas Ross question and answer session
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes part in a question and answer session with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Event Complex Aberdeen.
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Sunak in election-year pitch says Labour would drag country ‘back to square one’
Rishi Sunak said the choice facing voters at the next election will be between sticking with the Conservatives’ long-term plan or going “back to square one” under Labour.
With a general election expected in the second half of the year,...
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Cuts to support for Ukrainian arrivals agreed
Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman has said there are no proposals to change supports for Ukrainians who are already in Ireland or arrive in the State before planned cuts for new arrivals come into effect as expected in late...
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Hillsborough: Bishop James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report
Former bishop of Liverpool James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report on Hillsborough.
He said: “ Although the Government’s statement falls short of the hopes of the Hillsborough families it is a serious and substantial...
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Paschal Donohoe refuses to rule out becoming next head of IMF
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has refused to rule out interest in becoming the next managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following speculation.
Mr Donohoe, who is also president of the Eurogroup...
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Varadkar and Gove speak about Northern Ireland's powersharing impasse at British-Irish Council meeting
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove said they hoped Northern Ireland's powersharing institutions could be reconstituted, but acknowledged the ongoing political difficulties as ministers from Ireland, the UK and...
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Humza Yousaf welcomes Michelle O'Neill to Bute House
Sinn Fein’s Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill has said she believes the devolved government in Northern Ireland may be able to be restored within the next number of weeks.
Ms O’Neill, who is set to become the first nationalist First...
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BOJ Makes Modest Tweak to Yield Policy
The Bank of Japan added flexibility to its yield control program while falling short of market speculation of a greater change. Haslinda Amin and Annabelle Droulers report on Bloomberg Television.
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China Evergrande Heads Into Hong Kong Court Hearing
Troubled property developer China Evergrande Group faces a make-or-break moment Monday. The builder must present "concrete" progress on restructuring to a court in Hong Kong. Annabelle Droulers reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Bank of Canada Keeps Rates at 5%, Highest in 22 Years
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight lending rate at 5% on Wednesday the highest level in 22 years. The pause was expected by markets and economists, and marks the fourth time officials sat on the sidelines during this rate...