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French protests strengthen the far right & far left
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French protests strengthen the far right & far left

What's really happening in France? Have we now seen the end of the political career of Boris Johnson in the UK?

Liz Truss resignation ends most shambolic premiership in UK history
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Liz Truss resignation ends most shambolic premiership in UK history

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Breaking news waits for nobody as I'm in a car on the way to a very early morning flight on the West Coast in the US. But no, Liz Truss has resigned. We all knew it was coming, but of course she gets to pick the actual moment of 44 days. Shortest-lived, most shambolic premiership in British history. And I mean, truly coming at a horrible time for the country. The economy is in free fall. Inflation, much worse than in the United States. An energy crunch coming this winter. You thought that the Boris Johnson premiership was bad, and it was certainly clownish. There were lots of scandals. But in terms of policy at least they were much more coherent, if not always correct than Truss' month and a bit.

Truss resigns in continued Tory meltdown
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Truss resigns in continued Tory meltdown

What's really happening in the UK? How is this new Swedish government doing? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.

Russia may cut off Europe's gas; sanctions will hold
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Russia may cut off Europe's gas; sanctions will hold

Will Russia cutting gas sanctions to Europe lead to the EU lifting sanctions? Does Russia purchasing arms from North Korea show that sanctions are working? What changes will the new Prime Minister Liz Truss bring to the United Kingdom? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Is Truss pulling away?
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Is Truss pulling away?

The race to become the UK's next PM has reached a crucial moment. Is Liz Truss breaking away?