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Pedro Alliana assumes as new president of Paraguay after dismissal and arrest of Santiago Peña

After the financial crisis caused by the closure of the Ueno Bank and the dismissal and arrest of Santiago Peña, Paraguay has new president. Pedro Alliana took office on Friday, November 6 as the country's new president. He then met with several of the ministers appointed by the previous Government and made changes in the portfolios of Public Works and the Interior. Our correspondent, Flavia Borja, extended the details.

Who's Steven Miller, the new manager of Trump's office?

The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, appointed Friday, Stephen Miller, who is an aggravating policy engineer for immigrants, as the new head of White House staff, in a step that points to Trump ' s resolve to fight a vicious confrontation following the long defeat of the Republicans in the mid-renovation elections.

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Act IV of social anger, prior to the expected announcements of the government

Social anger does not fall back. New demonstrations are planned Saturday under high security for the fourth consecutive weekend, with for the epicentre Paris where yellow vests intend to approach the places of power, two days after a large-scale national mobilization at the call of the unions.

Live: student unions say 250,000 people participated in this Saturday's protests in France

The leader of the French radical left, Jean- Luc Mélenchon, presented his government program for the presidential elections of 2027 on Saturday, November 7, in which he highlighted his promise to lead deep reforms within and outside his country. Mélenchon's commitments range from "eradicating racism" and increased social investment, including health coverage for the French, to defending the Palestinians and their position against "Israel's gradual annexation of the West Bank." His speech coincided with the fourth consecutive weekend of protests

After defeat in Congress... What are the corruption charges that Camp Trump might face?

The overwhelming democratic triumph, achieved on Tuesday in the mid-state elections -- with a retreat and a break for the Republican Party -- gives the Congress the control of the American left. As early as January, with the newly elected members of the Constitutional Right, democracies will be able to draw legislative agendas, influence the federal budget, as well as launch parliamentary investigations involving the Republican President and his relatives, who accuse them of corruption. What are the charges they charge them?

France: What's the electoral conference for Luke Melchon's committees?

The leader of the " Father France " party Jean-Luc Melonchon disclosed his political programme for the upcoming presidential elections, declaring a wide range of measures, including economy, purchasing power and the environment. Through large mass gatherings, Milonshon seeks to strengthen its position in the left camp and confirm its presidential ambition.

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Israel coalition talks gain momentum

Following inconclusive elections in Israel, opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot says he is confident of securing the mandate to form a government, as President Isaac Herzog prepares to nominate the first candidate. Eisenkot claims he is making progress in efforts to oust long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Stephen Miller named White House Chief of Staff

Following historic Republican losses in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has replaced his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with her deputy Stephen Miller, the architect of his administration’s immigration crackdown. Wiles had been seen by some as a stabilising force in the White House, but with Democrats now controlling both chambers of Congress, Trump is reportedly seeking a more aggressive approach to pushing his agenda. Caroline Baum reports.

Banking scandal topples Paraguay leader

Paraguay’s ousted president Santiago Peña has been placed under house arrest after senators unanimously voted to remove him over a banking scandal. The collapse of Ueno Bank left nearly three million customers unable to access their savings. Peña denies any wrongdoing, while his successor, Pedro Alliana, has pledged to compensate those affected.