Georgia's governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, nominated ex-soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili for president amidst post-election controversy. The opposition boycotts parliament, alleging a rigged vote influenced by Russia. Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City player and author of controversial legislation, is expected to win the largely ceremonial role given the ruling party's control.
Former Conservative MP Marco Longhi has defected to Nigel Farageβs Reform UK party. It comes as former Conservative minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns also switched sides to join the party. Mr Farage..
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 The 39th President of the United States passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia while surrounded by family according to official..
Georgia has inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the "only legitimate president". The..
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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