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A Victorian mansion in Carmarthen is set for redevelopment into a residential area with flats and new homes following the approval of planning permissions.

A police raid has taken place at the residence and office of Munich AfD politician Rene Dierkes amid allegations of defamation, insult, incitement to hatred, and approval of crimes based on prior social media posts.

The House of Representatives in Japan approved the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026, but its passage in the Senate by the end of the year remains uncertain due to opposition and limited debate time.

Donald Trump confronts Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the latter's refusal to support the Save America act, insisting on its urgent passage following its House approval.

The SAVE America Act, crucial for President Trump and congressional Republicans, faces significant challenges in the Senate due to the filibuster, despite its recent approval in the House.

The Pentagon and the White House expressed vague statements regarding the duration of the Middle East war, which is facing low approval ratings among American voters.

The US House voted against a resolution that would require President Trump to seek Congress's approval for military operations against Iran.

The House is set to vote on a war powers resolution that would mandate President Trump to seek congressional approval for continued military action against Iran, following a failed Senate measure.

The White House announced the formal nomination of former board member Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, which has been sent to the Senate for approval.

The Brazilian Senate has approved a free trade agreement between the South American economic bloc Mercosur and the European Union, following approval from the lower house.

House Republicans are largely supportive of President Trump's approach to Iran, though they seek congressional approval for any ground troop involvement.

Argentina's Upper House has approved a bill lowering the criminal age from 16 to 14 years, pending presidential approval.

Senator Patricia Bullrich urged businessmen to make their own agreements following the approval of a labor reform bill in Argentina's lower house.

The Argentine House of Representatives approved Javier Milei's labor reform bill, which will return to the Senate for final approval due to amendments made during the legislative process.

The CGT labor union leaders in Argentina announced plans to challenge the recently approved labor reform in court, claiming it is unconstitutional.

The Argentine President's Office issued a statement welcoming the approval of the labor reform, claiming it will end over 70 years of delays in labor relations.

Florida's House of Representatives has passed a resolution to eliminate property taxes, subject to voter approval on November 3.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved President Trump's proposal to build a new White House East Wing ballroom, estimated to cost $400 million.

Florida is set to rename Palm Beach International Airport to honor former President Donald Trump after receiving approval from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

The labor reform bill is moving to its final stage in the House after reaching an agreement with provincial leaders, with the government aiming for its approval before the end of extraordinary sessions.

The Argentine government is pushing for rapid approval of labor reform legislation, facing increasing opposition regarding restrictions on licenses.

Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona defended a bill that reduces the age of criminal liability from 16 to 14 years after it received partial approval in the House of Deputies.

The Argentine government, led by Javier Milei, is shifting its focus to the House of Deputies following a significant victory in the Senate with the approval of labor reform.

The U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of six Republicans, voted 219-211 to reject tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canada, marking a symbolic move that requires Senate and presidential approval to be enacted.

The US House of Representatives has voted to eliminate tariffs on Canadian goods, pending approval from the Senate.

Prime Minister Takaichi's personal popularity and appeal have been pivotal in the Liberal Democratic Party's significant victory in the recent Japanese House of Representatives election.

A joint survey by Asahi Shimbun and the University of Tokyo revealed that while 54% of LDP candidates support a 10% reduction in the number of House of Representatives members, nearly all candidates from the Ishin party are in favor, highlighting a significant division between the coalition partners on issues like corporate donations and secondary capital proposals.

The Government is pushing for reforms in the juvenile penal system, aiming to lower the age of accountability to 13 years and seeking initial approval from the House during extraordinary sessions.

The Japanese government is coordinating to convene a special session of the National Assembly on the 18th to designate a Prime Minister following the House of Representatives election, and aims to start budget discussions without adjourning.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a budget law on Tuesday evening, ending a four-day government shutdown after its approval by the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The US House has passed a budget package that now awaits President Donald Trump's signature to officially end the government shutdown, with Trump indicating he will sign it promptly upon Congressional approval.

The US Congress has paved the way for the end of the partial government shutdown with the House passing a funding package after the Senate's approval, although formal end awaits President Trump's signature.

The House of Representatives approves a budget agreement, paving the way for the reopening of shut parts of the U.S. government after Senate approval and awaiting President Donald Trump's signature.

The partial government shutdown in the United States that began last weekend has ended following the House's approval of federal funding, although conflicts surrounding the funding of the Department of Homeland Security persist.

The partially shut down U.S. government may reopen on Tuesday, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson, following a shutdown due to budget approval issues.

The newly formed Centrist Reform Coalition, created by the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito to counter Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's sudden House of Representatives dissolution, is facing difficulties as they are not achieving the broad support necessary to grow their base, reflected in low party approval ratings according to Asahi's recent survey.

The Senate advanced a spending package to potentially prevent a major government shutdown, but a brief funding lapse is imminent pending House approval.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning to dissolve Parliament's lower house to initiate a snap election and secure voter support for her agenda amidst high approval ratings.

South Africa supports the approval by the US House of Representatives to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which provides duty-free access to the US market for qualifying African nations, amid strained relations with the US.

House Republicans criticized the Senate's effort to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, arguing that the president's recent actions do not require congressional approval.

A proposed law could allow house searches without prior judicial approval for improperly labeled 'political advertising', raising concerns about censorship under the guise of democracy protection.

President Trump conveyed a strong message of power ahead of his critical meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting that any resolution to end the war in Ukraine is contingent upon White House approval.