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Michel Barnier's appointment has dashed far-left hopes of dominating the new French parliament

Michel Barnier: Can France's new 'no-nonsense' PM restore order?

His appointment is seen as a belated attempt by Macron to head off the mounting challenge his government faces from Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally

Con Coughlin 08, Sep 2024

Can the 34-year-old revive Emmanuel Macron's fortunes?

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Gabriel Attal: Meet France’s youngest prime minister

Can the 34-year-old revive Emmanuel Macron's fortunes?

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Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf signs the nomination form to become First Minister for Scotland.

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Humza Yousaf: First Muslim leader of Scotland and independence die-hard

Yousaf's narrow victory over his rival owed much to his status as the SNP establishment's preferred candidate, but he will have his work cut out if he is to revive the SNP's flagging fortunes

Con Coughlin 29, Mar 2023

Sanna Marin: The Youngest PM in the History of Finland

Sanna Mirella Marin, 36, is a Finnish politician who has served as the prime minister of Finland since 2019. Taking office at the age of 34, she is the youngest person to hold the office in Finnish…

Al Majalla - London 26, Aug 2022

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removes his mask as he arrives at a news conference to announce the Emergencies Act will be invoked to deal with protests, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 in Ottawa. Trudeau says he has invoked the act to bring to an end antigovernment blockades he describes as illegal. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada’s Trudeau Invokes Emergency Powers To Quell Protests

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and others angry over Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions, outlining plans not only to tow away…

AP 15, Feb 2022

Najla Bouden: The Independent Geologist; Arab World's First Female PM

'Gendering' ministries and women ministering are not surprising for Tunisia, a democratic country, but the position of head of government is the distinguishing mark today in Tunisia and is subsequent…

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