Tag: politics
5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging
LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Five years ago Friday, two crowds of people gathered near Britain’s Parliament — some with Union Jacks and...
Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president's Interior pick
BISMARCK, N.D. -- When North Dakota's petroleum association was going to hold a banquet honoring top fracking executives last year, it turned to...
Georgia Republicans push to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?
ATLANTA -- The pitch from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is simple: Putting limits on lawsuits will halt rising insurance costs.The reality, though, is...
Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns as they expand control after seizing east Congo's largest city
GOMA, Congo -- Rebels backed by Rwanda captured more towns in eastern Congo on Wednesday as they moved beyond the key city of...
Germany's government slashes its economic growth forecast for this year to 0.3%
BERLIN -- The German government on Wednesday slashed its 2025 growth forecast for the country's economy, Europe's biggest, to just 0.3% after it...
UK Treasury chief backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport
LONDON -- The U.K. government is backing the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport, Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said Wednesday.Another...