By NEWS WIRES French farmers plan nationwide protests Monday against an EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing increased foreign competition. Anger has surged after poor harvests, livestock disease, and delays in promised reforms. Discontent echoes last winter’s European protests over Ukrainian imports, with French farmers previously blocking highways for weeks. Source: France 24 Category: Europe
By NEWS WIRES President-elect Donald Trump appointed Republican Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of big tech backed by Elon Musk, as FCC chairman. Calling Carr a “warrior for Free Speech,” Trump pledged he will curb regulatory overreach and support rural America. Carr will lead the agency responsible for overseeing US radio, television, and cable communications. Source: […]
By NEWS WIRES Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claimed a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power. Source: France 24 Category: Africa […]