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Stephen Miller, figure of the identity right, becomes Trump's new chief of staff

Donald Trump announced on Friday that he appointed Stephen Miller, figure of the identity right, to the very strategic position of Chief of Staff of the White House. This faithful adviser to the US President is in particular the architect of the current government's very offensive migration policy.

A homegrown Georgia moderate and pragmatist: Is Senator Ossoff the future of the Democratic Party?

Is Senator Jon Ossoff the future of the Democratic Party? Following a resounding midterm victory in Georgia, a former Republican stronghold, the 39-year-old senator has emerged as a prominent figure as the Democrats look ahead to 2028 for their next presidential nominee. His natural confidence, polished media performances and ability to appeal to a diverse electorate have prompted comparisons with Barack Obama. Yet behind the excitement surrounding his national prospects lies a more complicated question: whether political momentum in the Senate necessarily translates into a presidential frontr

Midterms: A Maga PostMortem, Europe’s ‘Shape Shifting’ Protests

A World This Week ‘Mid Terms Special’ Gavin Lee is joined by panel of four distinguished international correspondents to assess the aftermath of the worst Republican election result since the 1970s, post Watergate. We ask, is peak MAGA over? What will now change at home and abroad? And who ends the week in pole position as Presidential frontrunner for 2028? We also consider the scale and scope of Europe Wide Protests: This week housing organisations, trade unions and activist groups from seven countries met in Paris issuing a joint call for demonstrations. Are the national protest movements be

Trump announces immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as new chief of staff

US President Donald Trump on Friday said advisor Stephen Miller would become his new chief of staff. Miller has been instrumental in driving the Trump administration's mass deportation programme and faced particular criticism after the deadly shootings of two Minneapolis protesters by ICE agents in January.

Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis

Suspected financial fraud, public money at risk and millions of customers affected: Paraguay is in serious crisis following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank. President Santiago Pena is facing impeachment.

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Where's the Colorado Party going? The Paraguayan disorder following the points to Santiago Peña

In our section 'In Context' we analyze the centenary validity of the Colorado Party of Paraguay and how even with the questions to President Santiago Peña about the case of Ueno Bank political force is not at the focus of the storm. Meanwhile, we review why Congress decided not to take the resignation of the red president, how the political trial process follows and what is expected for the succession of 2028.

Uruguay will receive Pope Leo XIV on his first visit to Latin America

After boarding a plane in Rome and landing on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Pope Leo XIV will start his tour of Latin America. The first stop of the Pontiff will be Montevideo, where he will stay three days and meet with President Yamandu Orsi, as well as meeting with Uruguayan diplomats and religious representatives. The citizens look forward to the masses that the Pope will offer.

Ilse Aigner tipped by party allies as next German president

German media reports suggest that Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner's chances of becoming the next president are on the up. Long favored by her Bavarian CSU, now it seems Christian Democrats nationwide plan to back her.

Thrust in Taiwan's bag after collapse of technology on Wall Street

The Asian bags recorded heavy losses carried by the Wall Street sales wave and uncertainty about possible regulations for the artificial intelligence industry in the United States. The Taiwanese TAIEX index fell by 8.85% during the day, while TSMC lost up to 9.8% and United Microelectronics collapsed by 17%. Given the scale of the losses, the Government of Taiwan called on regulators to intervene to stabilize the market and called for calm.

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Back home: Pope Leo XIV begins his apostolic tour of South America in Uruguay

Less than a month after being operated by lung cancer, León XIV begins one of the most challenging pastoral visits for a Pontiff, a 12-day tour that will also take him to Argentina and Peru, his second home. The Pope is expected to meet with Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi on 6 November, before visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo.

Josep Borrell: "What European voice came up against Trump and the war in Iran?"

This week, Caroline de Camaret receives Josep Borrell, former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs until 2024. Also President of the European Parliament between 2004 and 2007, he was also the former Socialist Minister for Foreign Affairs of the government of Pedro Sanchez and now President of the Cidob (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs). It deciphers with us the anger of European youth, the American mid-term elections and the early elections in Spain. It also makes a bitter observation of the foreign policy of the

What Trump’s midterms debacle could mean for US support for Ukraine

The Republican Party's crushing defeat in midterm elections has left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky optimistic about future support for Kyiv and stronger transatlantic relations. But with US President Donald Trump retaining broad foreign policy powers, the Democratic majority in Congress may have limited scope to bring about substantial change.