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French President Emmanuel Macron appoints outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
Beleaguered President Emmanuel Macron has appointed outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, handing him the daunting task of trying to find consensus in a divided parliament and pass the 2026 budget.
Right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah
Carney announces launch of new housing agency, earmarks funding for new projects
Charlie Kirk, an influential right-wing activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at an event at a university in Utah.
Prime Minister Mark Carney participates in an announcement for the new federal agency Build Canada Homes with Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson, in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
Nepal's new prime minister urges calm after deadly protests
Nepal's new prime minister took office on Sunday and "urged calm and co-operation to rebuild" the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests this week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians' homes.
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