Trump bars 3 media outlets, including CNN, from entering the White House; experts call move unconstitutional
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Trump announced a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW entering the White House. Experts and organizations criticized the move as unconstitutional, saying the First Amendment protects journalists' right to report.
Trump bars 3 media outlets from White House; CNN reporter turned away at the door
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U.S. President Trump announced a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW from entering the White House, citing fake news coverage. Secret Service agents turned away reporters from the outlets, which said they would take legal action to defend their First Amendment rights.
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Human Rights Film Awards ceremony held; Li Yuan hopes human rights issues will help Taiwan communicate with the world
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The 2026 Human Rights Film Awards ceremony was held. Culture Minister Li Yuan stressed that human rights are a bridge connecting Taiwan with the world and previewed a series of commemorative events to be held next year.
Lai Ching-te: Founding-party veterans bravely resisted authoritarianism; this generation must have the courage to face powerful adversaries
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Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party held a concert marking its 40th anniversary. President Lai Ching-te praised the history of democratization forged by predecessors and stressed that defending sovereignty is the responsibility of the current generation.
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The DPP held a concert marking the 40th anniversary of its founding on Beiping East Road in Taipei.
President Lai Ching-te said securing Taiwan's sovereignty and deepening democracy are the current generation's responsibility.
Lin Kuo-chang, the Yilan County magistrate candidate; Chen Pin-an, the Miaoli County magistrate candidate; and Wen Shih-cheng, the Nantou County magistrate candidate, were nominated by the DPP for the first time.
Surging energy prices spark crisis; Italy's economy minister says impact will soon show up on everyone's bills
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Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned that soaring energy prices, driven by U.S.-Iran tensions, will quickly show up on business and household bills and could trigger a new wave of economic crisis. He stressed that energy costs are especially sensitive for Italy, a manufacturing powerhouse, and said he had asked the EU to exclude some energy costs from budget limits to help the government meet its target of keeping the deficit below 3% of GDP.
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The national average gasoline price has reached 2.153 euros per liter
The average diesel price is 2.33 euros per liter
The requested ceiling is 0.6% of Italy's GDP
The deficit announced in 2025 is expected to be kept below 3% of GDP
Italy's reported fiscal deficit last year was 3.1% of GDP
Ho Hsin-chun hands out lunch boxes with fried noodles, sausage and braised eggs at campaign rally; Jiang He-shu says each clearly costs more than 30 yuan