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Kenya’s parliament building ablaze as thousands of protesters enter, police open fire
The protesters had demanded that legislators vote against the controversial bill imposing new taxes on a country where frustrations over the high cost of living have simmered for years.
The GOP should glimpse its future in the UK's populist tilt
Nigel Farage aims to replace the UK's Conservative party with a new populist force of his own creation — just as Donald Trump is remaking the GOP.
Lawmakers break out into wild brawl in parliament that reportedly forced pol to leave in a wheelchair: video
A video has captured a wild brawl erupting in Italy’s parliament that reportedly forced a lawmaker to leave the chamber in a wheelchair.
Trump ally gets doused with milkshake by OnlyFans model
The woman, who said she wanted to protest the right-wing firebrand's campaign, was arrested following the attack.
Trump ally makes an about-face and says he will run in the UK election
LONDON — Pro-Brexit, anti-immigration campaigner Nigel Farage stepped back into front-line British politics on Monday, announcing he will take the helm of the right-wing party Reform U.K. and run for...
Lawmakers brawl, leap over tables during chaotic parliament dispute
At least one Taiwanese lawmaker had to be taken to the hospital with a head injury.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for second term
Sharif, 72, is the younger brother of three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who spearheaded their Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's election campaign.
Action star Seagal plays tug of war with a liger — yet shakes otter's paw behind glass in wild photos
Actor Steven Seagal and former UK politician George Galloway got up close and personal with several different types of wildlife earlier this month while embarking on a tour of Dubai's...
Far-right lawmaker uses fire extinguisher to douse Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
Grzegorz Braun's antisemitic stunt was widely condemned by Poland's politicians and religious leaders.
We found cheap George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic tickets
It's time to tear the roof off the sucker one more time.
Kosovo parliament descends into chaos after lawmaker throws water on PM
Fistfights quickly broke out after other opposition and governing coalition lawmakers approached the podium.
2-time Oscar winner-turned-UK politician dead at 87
Glenda Jackson, the feisty two-time Oscar-winning actress who notably quit acting to join UK parliament, has passed away at 87 following a battle with an unspecified illness.
Boris Johnson's abrupt resignation from Parliament sparks infighting in Conservative party
Boris Johnson's shock resignation from parliament is causing division within Britain's ruling conservative party.
Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.
13 acts are touring for the last time this year. Who are they?
Here's how to avoid lifelong FOMO.
Thousands take to streets as Netanyahu fires Israeli defense minister over opposition to court control plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister Sunday for breaking ranks on a controversial plan to increase government control over the country’s judicial system — prompting tens of...
Protests erupt in France over Macron raising retirement age without parliament
Protests against French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to force a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote disrupted traffic, garbage collection and university campuses in...
Indonesia approves criminal code banning sex outside of marriage
Indonesia's parliament approved a new criminal code banning sex outside of marriage, which carries a punishment of up to one year in jail.
Ex-Paralympian, veteran rips government for offering to euthanize her
Christine Gauthier is ripping her government, which offered to euthanize her after she complained about delays having a wheelchair lift installed in her home.
Liz Truss says 'brighter days lie ahead' after becoming UK's shortest-serving leader
"Our country continues to battle through a storm. And I know that brighter days lie ahead," Truss said.