This is why Marine Le Pen can never pull off a Trump-style political coup in France – The Independent

Melodramatic feuds are integral to “fake news” politics, and few are more unconvincing than the venom between Marine Le Pen, the wannabe French President, and her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen. Their staged schism is crucial to project Front National, the attempt by a notoriously racist and anti-Semitic far-right party to deliver Frances next head of…

Bus Éireann confirms company facing insolvency “in the next 18 months” – Newstalk 106-108 fm

Bus Éireann has confirmed the company is facing insolvency within 18 months unless decisive actions are taken to reverse losses. The transport providers acting Chief Executive Ray Hernan has told staff the company is facing forecasted losses of 8m for 2016 and warned that, collectively we cannot allow this trend to continue. The company has…

Rod Culleton to fight removal from politics after losing position as senator following bankruptcy ruling – ABC Online

Related Story: Rod Culleton loses position as WA senator after bankruptcy decision Rod Culleton is vowing to fight his removal from federal politics, despite the president of the Senate confirming his disqualification. Key points: Senator Stephen Parry said he had received confirmation for the Federal Court that Rod Culleton was bankrupt…