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Two no-confidence votes against Emmanuel Macron fail

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2 years ago

March 21, 2023

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The motions were brought on by a small parliamentary group and the National Rally party

Two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron’s government have failed in the country’s parliament.

This now clears the way for the hugely unpopular pension reforms to be implemented.

The first motion received 278 votes, which is just nine short of the 287 majority needed to pass.

It was brought forward by the small parliamentary group known as “LIOT,” which represents various small parties.

The second one was instigated by the far-right National Rally party and it drew less support, with only 94 lawmakers voting in favour.

Macron’s government resorted to the use of special constitutional powers last Thursday to push through the controversial legislation, raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.

But, despite the failed vote of no-confidence, anger against the reforms shows no sign of ending any time soon.

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King Charles hails UK-US partnership at state banquet

King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

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7 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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King Charles celebrates UK-US partnership at Windsor Castle banquet, highlighting peace and trade progress under Trump. #KingCharles #Trump #UKUS

At Windsor Castle, King Charles opened the state banquet with a speech celebrating the enduring partnership between the UK and the US.

He praised shared commitments to peace, the environment and trade, noting progress under President Trump’s administration.

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Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel’s show after controversy

Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

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8 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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Disney suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC chair criticises comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

In Short:
– Disney has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s show after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s criticism of his comments.
– ABC station owners plan to drop the show due to offensive remarks made regarding political reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death.

Entertainment giant Disney has decided to indefinitely pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show from the schedule.

It action follows criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr regarding Kimmel’s recent comments.“ABC spokeswoman confirmed the decision on Wednesday,” reported Joe Flint. Several ABC station owners, including Nexstar Media Group, have indicated their intention to drop the show due to Kimmel’s remarks.

Kimmel, known for his criticism of former President Trump, made controversial statements about political reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk during his Monday night show.

He expressed concerns that some were attempting to exploit Kirk’s death for political gain, specifically mentioning Vice President JD Vance and others associated with the ‘MAGA’ movement.

Remarks Controversy

Nexstar’s president, Andrew Alford, commented that Kimmel’s statements were “offensive and insensitive” and do not represent the views of their communities amid current national discussions.

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Fed cuts interest rates by a quarter-point

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, signaling potential future reductions amid concerns over slower employment growth. #FederalReserve #Economy #Jobs

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9 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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