Brazil: Thousands of students march against Bolsonaro
After Flavio Bolsonaro came out on top in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, thousands of people joined student-led protests against the far-right in Rio de Janeiro.
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UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".
Nostalgia, resilience and political tensions: Israel pays tribute to the victims of October 7
Israel commemorated on Wednesday the Hamas attacks on its territory on 7 October 2023, the memory of which weighs on the campaign of the general elections. Civilians and relatives of the victims gathered on the site of the Nova Electronic Music Festival, where 348 young people had been executed by Hamas, but also in Tel Aviv.
France calls the Iranian ambassador for "disinformation" about student protests
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday, 7 October, to protest against a "misinformation campaign carried out by the Iranian authorities" regarding the student protests that have shaken France. The measure took place one day after Tehran called the French ambassador for the treatment of the demonstrators in France.
Thousands protest Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, fearing far-right return
Thousands of people joined a student march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to protest against presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil's October 25 presidential runoff. Bolsonaro led Sunday's first-round vote, prompting demonstrators to rally behind incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and oppose the far right's return to power.
No longer the same Israel? October 7 and the future of the Jewish State
For now, it's still Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel. In 2023, in the immediate aftermath of the country's worst day of bloodshed in its history, pundits predicted the quick demise of the right-wing prime minister. But on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Israel's still not reckoned with the security failures on the day, the root causes of the Hamas-led terror attack, the brutal war of vengeance that followed and above all, Netanyahu is still prime minister with a fair shot at re-election. Even if the Likud leader is voted out on October 27, his most serious election rivals don't exac
DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting president
The Democratic National Committee sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over taxpayer-funded television ads promoting his political message, alleging illegal government propaganda. The lawsuit seeks to halt federal funding for the ads, which have cost more than $12 million to air ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to AdImpact.
‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.
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Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.
French PM vows to address debt despite student protests
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5 percent. There are growing concerns about France's spending and debt, with the IMF urging the country to "get your house in order." Lecornu also confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel fuel.
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US
FCC commissioner warns against AI robocalls, citing risks of misinformation before crucial midterm elections.
US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll
A Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.
As US midterm elections loom, Trump's campaign tactics are becoming increasingly unusual, and expensive
Despite not being on the ballot, Trump is campaigning hard ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. His tactics and promises have mostly been at the expense of US taypayers. Experts say some might violate federal law.
White House promotes 'Trump TV' with an AI-altered photo
The White House has promoted “Trump TV” using an AI-altered photo of passengers apparently watching the president’s new streaming channel. But the image was originally posted online in February 2023, showing passengers watching the NFL Super Bowl, with one watching the film “Hitch”. The original photo was modified using AI to make it appear the passengers were watching Trump TV. The post did not disclose that the image had been altered. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
'It's still unclear whether Netanyahu will pay for what happened during his time in office'
As Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, questions linger about the warnings Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received about them. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Ayala Panievsky, Lecturer at City University of London and author of The New Censorship, explains that the allegations in the run-up to the elections "are very damaging for Netanyahu but there are some factors mitigating the risk for him", including a fragmented opposition as well as the control of major media.
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest
Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.
Africa’s governments already treat the internet as protest infrastructure. Its courts have not caught up
In 2024 the African Commission itself adopted a resolution on internet shutdowns during elections. The resolution treats a shutdown as a harm to expression and access to information...
Felipe González criticizes the government for questioning Congress and PP for doubting the vote by mail
The expressive expresses his disenchantment with Sánchez and Feijóo in the tribute to Fernández Vara and Lambán, who died a year ago.
Israel Commemorates the Victims of the 7th or Third Anniversary of the Hamas Attack
The families of the victims and hostages have taken advantage of the third anniversary of October 7 to rehold the Benjamin Netanyahu Government accountable following the Hamas attacks in 2023. In Tel Aviv, thousands of people meet to honor the memory of the victims, the commemoration also comes for the first time with all the hostages back, marking a new stage in the duel of many Israeli families. This happens while the consequences of the conflict following those attacks persist. The Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip has left a