Votes of no confidence in Sinn Féin ministers fail
The attempt to oust them failed as it required cross-community support from a majority of both unionists and nationalists in the assembly.
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Poland: Police foils alleged assassination attempt against PM
Poland's interior ministry said Sunday a man had been detained on suspicion of plotting an attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. Interior minister Marcin Kierwinski told Polish media that the suspect, a man in his 60s, had been arrested in the southwestern region of Lower Silesia. He was identified through an analysis of content posted online. The man's home is being searched and his contacts examined. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Warsaw, Adrien Sarlat.
Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last month, is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civilians in Gaza with the use of AI-powered targeting systems. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.
India news: Rahul Gandhi to march to Supreme Court
Intensifying their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, opposition parties are holding a march to the Supreme Court. Follow DW for more.
French police arrest 14-year-old after two teaching staff wounded by hunting rifle fire
Two teaching staff were shot and wounded at a school in Aubagne near Marseille Monday morning, French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said. A police source said that a 14-year-old boy had been arrested in connection to the incident, adding that there did not seem to be any link to the student protests that have swept across the country in recent weeks.
France: Founder of small centre-left party wins presidential primary
In France, a primary organised by the opposition Socialists and their centre-left allies held this Sunday has resulted in a clear winner. He is Raphaël Glucksmann, a member of the European Parliament and founder of the “Place Publique” party. He emerges now, at age 46, as a major figure in the election campaign for the French Presidency. That election will be held in April. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.
Who is Raphael Glucksmann, winner of the French left presidential primary?
With just six months to go to presidential polls in France, a coalition of centre left parties have chosen their candidate… It's EU lawmaker, Raphael Glucksmann. The 46 year old tells voters he stands for a break with Macronism, a break with the far left of candidate Jean Luc Melenchon and that he's the candidate who can defeat the far right… though opinion polls suggest that in a second round run off he would not beat far right candidate Marine Le Pen.
Indian opposition defies lockdown, marches to demand election chief sacking
Opposition parties joined by student groups have petitioned the Supreme Court, seeking the election chief's ouster.
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Germany news: Söder demands CDU supports of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt reveal themselves
Bavaria's conservative leader has called on bloc members who voted for an AfD parliamentary speaker to come forward. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition has been rocked by a major resignation. DW has more.
Indian opposition protesters in New Delhi call on election chief to quit
Thousands of police officers and security personnel deployed across central New Delhi for third straight day.
India updates: Opposition marches to Supreme Court against election chief
Main opposition Congress party leads rally to the top court to demand the removal of the chief election commissioner.
Germany: Bas quits as SPD co-chair amid coalition friction
Bärbel Bas has resigned as labor minister and as co-leader of the Social Democrats as tension grows with Chancellor Merz's CDU.
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
US judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded promo ads of Trump
Last week, President Donald Trump said he considered the ads to be a "positive promotion for our great USA." However, the New York district judge ruled that the commercials were an illegal misuse of funds.
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack
NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
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Latin punishment of Trump in the midterms?
Latin punishment of Donald Trump at the polls? That is what a recent survey of 'NBC News' and 'Telemundo' points out, which shows a growing disapproval of the voters of this community towards the figure of the current American president. The harsh migration policy and the failure to fight inflation are among the reasons for the rejection.
Trump's criticism of his agreement to buy Russian diesel is growing: senators warn that he might violate the law
A bipartisan group asked US President Donald Trump to reverse the agreement to import Russian diesel and warned that the plan announced with Vladimir Putin could violate American law. Two days after that pact, the Republican president announced on October 11 an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine that was supported by the United Kingdom and Canada, while Kiev has asked for more information and Moscow has not spoken out.
UK's Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote
The UK prime minister called for voters in Europe to be made fully aware of Russia's attempts to influence politics.
Slovenia rejects bill in blow to PM Janez Jansa’s reform agenda
Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa. With 99 percent of votes counted, 51 percent opposed the proposal and 49 percent backed it in the binding vote. The opposition had denounced his reform agenda as "authoritarian".