Nicaragua congress begins work plan to implement move away from elections
Nicaragua's National Assembly has said it is beginning work on a plan to implement President Daniel Ortega's directive that the country should no longer hold elections. The announcement marks a new step in a political shift that has already drawn strong criticism from the United Nations and the United States. It also follows Ortega's remarks during a ceremony marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Sandinista revolution.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ortega-controlled assembly said it was starting the necessary analysis to draw up a work plan to carry out the president's directives. It said the move was being justified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Reform UK calls for round-the-clock protection for MPs after alleged targeted killing of Ann Widdecombe
Reform UK has called for all 650 members of parliament to receive round-the-clock protection if the party wins the next general election, following the alleged murder of its prominent figure Ann Widdecombe. The party said the former Conservative minister was found dead in her home last week, and counterterrorism police now believe the killing was a targeted attack. The announcement has added to concern about the safety of elected politicians in Britain.At a news conference, Reform's home affairs policy chief Zia Yusuf said lawmakers needed better security provision and accused other politicians and the media of fuelling hostility towards the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
French parliament approves assisted-dying bill, pending constitutional review
France's National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted-dying bill that would create a legal right to the practice for adults with incurable illnesses under strict conditions. Lawmakers passed the text by 291 votes to 241 after an intense ethical and political debate. The measure still needs approval from the Constitutional Council before it can take effect.The bill would allow a person to receive a lethal substance if they request it, with the substance either self-administered or administered by a doctor or nurse if the patient is physically unable to do so. Access would be limited to adults who are French... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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