Voting closes in Ireland’s election, with exit poll suggesting three biggest parties winning roughly equal shares
DUBLIN (AP) — Voting closes in Ireland’s election, with exit poll suggesting three biggest parties winning roughly equal shares.
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The IndependentCan Trump pardon himself now he has won the presidency again?
Experts weigh in on whether the now president-elect Donald Trump can spare himself
- Euronews
Trump asks for hush money conviction to be quashed, citing Biden’s pardoning of son Hunter
Borrowing from the language the incumbent US president used to pardon his son Hunter, the president-elect’s lawyers have argued that their client is the victim of "political theatre".View on euronews
- The Telegraph
Trump ‘considers replacing defence secretary nominee Hegseth with DeSantis’
Donald Trump, the US president-elect, is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, as his pick for defence secretary.
- Reuters
Democratic officials blame Harris election loss on outside factors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -While many Democrats are calling for a party overhaul after Kamala Harris lost every battleground state to Republican Donald Trump in the presidential election, some party officials insist it could have been worse and are asking for fresh donations. Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison sought to play down the extent of the defeat in a memo on Tuesday. "Although Democrats did not achieve what we set out to do, Trump wasn’t able to capture the support of more than 50% of the electorate and Democrats beat back global headwinds that could’ve turned this squeaker into a landslide," Harrison wrote.
- HuffPost
When The President Is A Criminal, Should His Appointees’ Backgrounds Matter?
The scrutiny is on Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and others – but Trump’s words and deeds have been far worse, and voters chose him anyway.
- Associated Press
Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missing
Minnesota Republicans filed a lawsuit Monday to try to force a rerun of a state House race where the incumbent Democrat won by 14 votes — but in which investigators concluded that election workers probably destroyed 20 valid absentee ballots after failing to count them. It's a race that could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House, where leaders from both parties are working out the details of a power-sharing agreement that currently presumes a 67-67 tie when the Legislature convenes next month. A Republican victory in a special election could shift that balance to a two-vote, 68-66 GOP majority.
- LA Times
Democrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race
Democrat Adam Gray has narrowly defeated Republican Rep. John Duarte in the race for California's 13th Congressional District.
- Associated Press
US Postal Service touts timely delivery of mail ballots despite concerns from election officials
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday nearly 100% of completed mail ballots were returned to election offices within a week for this year's presidential contest, despite hurricanes, some misdirected election mail and delivery concerns raised by state officials. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said postal workers processed more than 99 million general election ballots — making extra deliveries and collections and working to identify problems that could lead to incorrect deliveries. Almost 99.9% of general election mail ballots were delivered to election officials within a week and 97.7% of them were delivered within three days, postal officials said.
- The Telegraph
Political donations may be capped amid rumours Musk could gift £79m to Reform
Political donations could be capped under electoral reforms being considered by ministers, amid speculation that Elon Musk could make a £79 million donation to Reform UK.
- Reuters
Romania's top court upholds presidential election first-round result
Romania's Constitutional Court on Monday validated the shock first-round result in its presidential election, setting the stage for a run-off vote on Dec. 8 that could upend the country's pro-Western orientation and erode backing for Ukraine. The ruling clears the uncertainty that has hung over the nation since the court demanded a vote recount last week, after the Nov. 24 victory of little-known far-right candidate Calin Georgescu raised suspicions of outside meddling in the electoral process of a country that has been a staunch ally of Ukraine. Georgescu will now face centre-right contender Elena Lasconi in the run-off in the European Union and NATO member state.
- The Telegraph
Trump picks Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Donald Trump has announced Warren Stephens, an investment banker, as his pick for the next US ambassador to the UK.
- Malay Mail
K-drama actor Park Min-jae dies at 32 from cardiac arrest in China
SEOUL, Dec 3 — Korean drama actor Park Min-jae, known for roles in titles such as Little Women and Mr. Lee, has reported...
- Twentytwo13
Calls for tourism minister to resign over multilingual billboards seem extreme and counterproductive, says MP
Bukit Bendera MP, Syerleena Abdul Rashid, says the recent controversy over multilingual signboards in Malaysia is a puzzling departure from Malaysians' proud tradition of embracing linguistic diversity.
- Malay Mail
Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run
SINGAPORE, Dec 4 — Singaporean businessman Ng Teck Lee, 58, and his wife, Thor Chwee Hwa, 55, were arrested in Malaysia...
- Malay Mail
Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — National carmaker Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II. This is their latest EV concept which is e...
- The Independent
South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island
Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure
- Malay Mail
Prepare for public backlash over planned 40-70pc premium hike, Guan Eng warns life insurance firms
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Life insurance companies in Malaysia risk facing widespread public outrage if they proceed with pl...
- InStyle
Priyanka Chopra Stepped Out for a Rare Date Night With Nick Jonas Wearing a Polarizing Boot Trend
The occasion? The couple's 6th wedding anniversary.
- Malay Mail
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong tests positive for Covid-19
SINGAPORE, Dec 4 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time, following...
- Evening Standard
Granddad fights off Rolex watch muggers in central London by swinging takeaway bags
Christopher Harris was attacked by muggers in Paddington after he bought takeaway food