Scholz loses confidence in the Bundestag, the road to a February vote is open
(Adnkronos) – As expected, the no-confidence vote in the Bundestag against the minority government led by Olaf Scholz was voted on today, opening the door to early elections on 23 February. The Social Democratic chancellor himself, in his speech in the Chamber
French socialists, ‘open to compromise with Bayrou, no censure agreement’
(Adnkronos) – French Socialist leader Olivier Faure said he had ”a serious and cordial conversation, with a view to compromise”, with new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. Speaking to reporters at the end of a meeting at Matignon that lasted about an hour,
Turkey, ‘killer’ alcohol, at least 35 dead in Istanbul
(Adnkronos) – Massacre from ‘killer’ liquor in Istanbul. Authorities have confirmed that in six weeks more than 35 people have died after drinking adulterated alcohol in the city on the Bosphorus. Another 40 people were hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning, 23 of
Pakistan, anti-polio campaign targeted, two attacks in the northwest
(Adnkronos) – Attacks against the polio vaccination campaign in northwestern Pakistan continue. This morning, a few hours after vaccinations resumed, gunmen attacked a group of operators in the Karak district and a policeman escorting them was killed. A healthcare worker was injured.
Canada, deputy premier and finance minister resigns, ‘disagreement with Trudeau on Trump tariffs’
(Adnkronos) – Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned today from Justin Trudeau’s government. She announced it herself today by publishing on social media the letter of her resignation in which she reveals that on Friday the premier told
South Korea, Beijing promises ‘stable ties’ after Yoon’s impeachment
(Adnkronos) – China has promised to promote “healthy and stable” ties with South Korea after the Constitutional Court in Seoul began impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol. “Promoting a sound and stable development of China-South Korea ties is in the common
Georgia, police: 12 victims of carbon monoxide poisoning
(Adnkronos) – Twelve people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia, local police said. The bodies of 11 foreigners and one Georgian citizen were found in a sleeping area above a restaurant in the Gudauri ski resort
Cyclone Mayotte, for Paris ‘very deteriorated health situation’
(Adnkronos) – The situation of the Mayotte health system is “very deteriorated, with a severely damaged hospital and medical centers that are also unusable.” French Health Minister Geneviève Darrieussecq said. “The hospital suffered severe water damage and deteriorated, particularly in the surgery,
Washington on drone sightings, ‘no foreign involvement’
(Adnkronos) – Drone sightings off the east coast of the United States continue, to the point that President Joe Biden’s administration has had to deploy additional resources to address the issue. Additional personnel and technology have been mobilized to support New Jersey