The left-wing contenders in Sunday’s presidential election are expected to perform better this time – but not much.
Housing is unaffordable. Migrants are a flashpoint issue. The far right is here to stay. And Portugal is deeply divided.
As Canada goes to polls on Monday, Trump threats are key as are cost of living issues.
Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market also fell over worries about tariffs, prices.
Trump once again used ‘Palestinian’ as an insult against his rivals, while describing Ireland’s housing crisis as good.
Researchers conclude that $53.2bn is needed for extensive reconstruction and recovery efforts over the next 10 years.
The White House defended Trump’s decision as Democrats and non-profit groups warned of ‘devastating’ consequences.
Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.
Joe Biden’s campaign focused on COVID-19, racial justice, climate change and tax reforms. We tracked 99 promises.
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In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at base of a transmission tower owned by the utility.
Consumer watchdog said new rule would lead to rising credit scores and an additional 22,000 low-cost mortgages annually.
Continued rise in homelessness in the United States driven largely by lack of affordable housing options, experts say.
In Argentina, the poverty rate has surpassed 50 percent in the wake of wide-ranging austerity measures and deregulation.
Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties.
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