USA: Lara Trump quits Republican Party post amid Senate seat speculation

Lara Trump, President-elect Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, has stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee amid speculation she might fill a possible Senate vacancy in Florida. Announcing her resignation…

Germany: Far-right AfD picks chancellor candidate first time

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has named party leader Alice Weidel as its first chancellor nominee, before snap elections expected in February next year. The Chinese-speaking Weidel accepted the nomination on…

France: Government of PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote

The French government is facing a no-confidence vote after Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed through budget measures without parliamentary approval. LIf the measure passes on Wednesday, as is expected, it would mark…

USA: Woman sentenced in case that sparked Springfield cat-eating rumours

An American woman whose case was one of the sparks behind a baseless claims about Haitian immigrants has been sentenced to a year in prison for animal cruelty. Authorities said…