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Antoni Bassas' analysis: 'The Supreme Court versus the Constitutional Court'

Last night we returned from the Puglia region of Italy, in the heel of the boot, from a six-day trip with thirty ARA sub...

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My Turn | A case for a household-hazardous-waste collection facility

"Currently, residents of central Illinois have no safe, convenient, year-round option for disposing of old or unused oil...

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My Turn | 'They are not criminals, but neighbors'

"When you hear politicians talk about deporting millions of criminal immigrants, please know that there are not millions...

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My Turn | Back to the future

"I’m concerned that while President Trump’s world-wide tariff levies might reshore factories, the jobs might not mat...

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My Turn | Thinking of a good novel about patriots objecting to the takeover of their country

"Rarely do I read a book that covers so much territory, so much history, and some love triangles that holds my attention...

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Sink ERC for Wanting to Fine Municipalities That Don't Illegally Register

They accuse the party of promoting immigration and crime, and call for its dissolution...

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Peter Dutton’s father hospitalised ahead of first debate

News of the unknown medical emergency broke just ahead of the first leaders debate of the federal election campaign....

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Opinion: The law has become an ‘engine of oppression’

This legal pox is Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF), which enables speculators to finance litigation, no matter how ...

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Enric Casasses wins the Jaume Fuster award

Enric Casasses has just been proclaimed winner of the 25th Jaume Fuster Prize, voted for annually by the members of the ...

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Allegheny County’s new public health lab faces federal funding uncertainty

The Allegheny County Health Department was joined by state and local officials Monday to mark the opening of a new publi...

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Mahama suspends post-retirement contract appointments for retired public service staff

President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, suspended the granting of post-retirement contract appointment...

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Letter: Democrats’ bold vision for America

Various Democrats have various plans for America, including: Re-open the Mexican border. No voter ID; anyone can vote. O...

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World markets regain some ground after Trump tariffs shock investors

After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the de...

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Short stories from Icelandic midwives

History has been told for many years with the big headlines and the most influential protagonists, usually male. But the...

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Lawmakers: The moment is now to invest in Connecticut citizens

This version of “making America great” is simply not working for working families in our state....

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Hands off Jean Mensa — CDS warns Mahama

The Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development (CDS) has strongly cautioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Ad...

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'Immigrants are causing traffic jams!' and other unfounded fears we must dispel

As migration reshapes the world, all countries are dealing with its effects....

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Labour Party Secretariat In Lagos Attacked By Armed Thugs

The Labour Party (LP) Secretariat located in the Ikeja GRA area of Lagos was reportedly attacked by armed thugs on Monda...

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Keir Starmer has golden opportunity but right now he's screwing up tariff tactics

The Prime Minister has a range of options but he must reverse Labour's course to achieve them....

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Cervera pays tribute to Juli Garreta and the most original classical music

The historic Catalan composer Juli Garreta (Sant Feliu de Guíxols 1875-1925) and the pianist Carlos Marigó (Blanes, ...

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Battenfeld: Trump taking huge gamble his tariff trade war gambit will pay off

President Donald Trump is taking a big risk that his tariff trade war will ultimately pay off – but in the meantime or...

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As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war

China said it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own intere...

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Opinion: To achieve Vision Zero, Portland should start cheap and start now

The city has the basic resources to at least get started in the movement to eliminate pedestrian deaths....

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Opinion: Party invite for Sen. Susan Collins

Now might be the time to consider a move away from MAGA world. RSVP!...

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Opinion: Maine needs to create cabinet office for energy

There are several very good reasons for this upgrade — which requires no new funding — to go ahead....

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Letter: Calling on Maine’s leaders to meet, address voters

Rep. Pingree has made herself available to constituents. Her D.C. counterparts? Not so much....

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2027: Sowore Speaks On Possible Coalition With Atiku, Obi

The Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the Take-It-Back Movement, Omoyele Sowor...

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Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer to face huge grilling from MPs in major showdown

Follow our live blog for the latest political updates from Westminster....

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Trump tariffs mean ‘stars have aligned’ for EU trade deal

Trade Minister Don Farrell believes Europe is keen to strike an agreement with Australia, but he won’t accept a deal a...

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Thugs Attack Lagos Labour Party Secretariat, Cart Away Millions Of Naira, Other Valuables

Armed thugs numbering around 300 reportedly invaded the Labour Party (LP) Secretariat in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, on Monday, ca...

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VIDEO | They Catch the Foreigner Who Smashed Several Cars in Mollet and Social Media Explode

Users and residents of Mollet are incredulous about this person's behavior: 'Surreal'...