Category: Politics
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Valencia Fans Who Insulted Vini Jr. Sentenced for Racism in Spain
Three Valencia fans were sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior, marking the first conviction for cases related to racism in professional football in Spain. The fans, whose names were not disclosed, will also be banned from entering football stadiums for two years and will…
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Biden Administration Considers Protection for Undocumented Spouses of American Citizens
The Biden administration is considering a proposal to protect from deportation the undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and allow them to work legally in the country, four officials familiar with the discussions told The New York Times. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to the publication, said that no final decision has been…
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Elections in Europe Shift the Continent to the Right
Extreme right parties are expected to win a record number of seats in the European Parliament. After three days of voting in the 27 member states of the European Union, an exit poll showed that extreme right parties are likely to secure around 150 of the 720 seats in the parliament, which will probably make…
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NY Governor Postpones Congestion Pricing Indefinitely
As reported by The New York Times, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday (5) the indefinite postponement of the congestion pricing implementation, which was set to take effect on the 30th of this month. “After careful consideration, I have come to the difficult decision that the implementation of the congestion pricing system involves…
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Georgia Appeals Court Indefinitely Pauses Election Subversion Case Against Donald Trump
A Georgia appeals court has suspended the conspiracy case of election subversion against Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants – a massive victory for the former president who seeks to delay other legal issues until 2025.
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80th Anniversary of D-Day: Leaders Gather to Remember the Day That Marked the Beginning of the End of World War II
War veterans and world leaders gathered this Thursday (60 in Normandy, France, in honor of the 80th anniversary of the landing of soldiers in this region – the famous ‘D-Day’ – on June 6, 1944, an episode that marked the beginning of the end of World War II. The President of the United States, Joe…
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Following Trump, Biden Issues Order Preventing Immigrants from Seeking Asylum at the Border
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President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday (4) that prevents immigrants from seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, a dramatic measure in an election year where the issue has become one of the top concerns for voters. The measure is the most restrictive border policy instituted by Biden, or any other modern Democrat, and…
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NY Governor Seeks to Delay Congestion Toll, According to The NYT
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is quietly maneuvering to delay a plan to charge tolls to drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district, set to take effect in a few weeks, The New York Times reported on Wednesday (5). The nation’s first congestion toll, which has been in the works for decades, is scheduled to begin…
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Brazil’s Economy Grows 2.5% in the First Quarter. Lula Says ‘Brazil is on the Right Track’
The Brazilian economy grew 2.5% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. In relation to the last quarter of 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which encompasses the total of all goods and services produced in the country, rose by 0.8%. In the last 12 months, the country’s…
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Brazil’s Economy Grows 2.5% in the First Quarter. Lula Says ‘Brazil is on the Right Track’
The Brazilian economy grew 2.5% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. Compared to the last quarter of 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which encompasses the total of all goods and services produced in the country, increased by 0.8%. In the last 12 months, the country’s economy…