Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.

Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.









Nigel Farage’s populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.
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The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
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