France braces for protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'
The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers protesting over the rising cost of living
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US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The US Department of Justice has withdrawn its lawsuit against California, which aimed to halt the processing of about 20,000 ballots suspected to be from noncitizens. The decision comes ahead of a scheduled hearing to evaluate the accuracy of the voter list.
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Trump makes hardliner Stephen Miller his chief of staff after midterm defeat
Trump described Miller as “one of my most trusted advisors” and praised Wiles for doing “an outstanding job”, adding that the change would take effect on Monday
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China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting
Beijing has confirmed discussions about a potential meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, slated to occur this month during a regional summit in Shenzhen. While this gathering could be historic, experts predict that substantial discussions may be unlikely due to conflicting interests, with the meeting primarily serving as a photo opportunity rather than a platform for meaningful diplomatic dialogue.