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Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday threatened to sue the UK over the Sea Lion oil project near the disputed Falkland Islands. Argentina claims sovereignty over the British-administered territory, where a 1982 war killed 255 British and 649 Argentine troops. Developers Navitas and Rockhopper say they hold valid British-issued exploration licences.
Hungary's Parliament lifts immunity of incumbent leader and two former ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes.
After confirming a rare meeting, Netanyahu's office has denied suggestions that the Israeli prime minister requested that Abu Dhabi deny reports that it had warned Israel about an impending Hamas attack in 2023.
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election and mounting pressure over France’s finances.
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting said it was ‘too soon’ to blame a foreign state for a suspected plot near RAF Fairford
U.S. President Cancels Biden Administration's Legislation to Promote Transition to Battery Propulsion Cars
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction became a rallying point for Spain’s housing protests will be able to return home after reaching a deal with the property’s owners, her lawyer said Monday. The agreement comes as demonstrations across the country pile pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government to address soaring rents, a shortage of affordable homes and weak tenant protections.
President Ultra reaffirms his economic plan and questions statistics that show an increase in poverty and a fall in activity
Italy bounced back in style on Monday, thumping Turkey 4-1 in the rain to revive their Nations League campaign, while France edged Belgium 1-0 in Brussels with a late winner from Michael Olise. Elsewhere, Sweden beat Poland 3-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina overcame Romania 4-2, and Northern Ireland held Hungary to a goalless draw.
Bardella rejects allegations of anti-Semitic private messages published by Mediapart, calling them forgeries.
Trade unions of tenants and social groups sent a message to the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, to demand more forceful measures against the increase in rent and the difficulty of access to housing. Although the case of Maricarren, the 87-year-old woman who faced an eviction, has become one of the symbols of the protests, many young people claim to be the main victims of the housing emergency. They report that high purchase and rental prices prevent them from becoming independent, forming a home and developing their life projects. From Barcelona,
The eviction of a 87-year-old woman in Madrid revived the housing crisis in Spain. In recent years, purchase and rental prices have increased strongly, while social pressure for further action by the Government is growing. In Madrid, the Inquilinos Union has called for a great mobilization to demand solutions. In France 24 we spoke to Ramon Bultó, one of the organization's spokespersons, who described the housing situation in the country as "dramatic."
More than twenty independent UN experts warned that the policy promoted by President Donald Trump's administration exposes thousands of migrants to the risks of torture, persecution and other human rights violations. At least 23,000 people were already sent to countries other than those of their origin.
On the last day of his apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV focused his message on the peace, dialogue and unity of Europe. From the city of Metz, the Pontiff asked to reject "the illusion of rearmament," bet on negotiation and strengthen fraternity among peoples. For his part, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, emphasized the need for unity on the continent.
The government will transmit its 2027 finance bill to the National Assembly on Thursday, 1 October. Objective 2027: Reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP through two levers: lower expenditure and higher revenue. Among the first avenues mentioned, the freezing of the point of index of the salaries of civil servants, a larger contribution of people to retirement and the removal of "inefficient" tax niches to avoid having to raise taxes in this election year.
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, US President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with a project announcement.
The President of the Government calls for a "effort" on the other political formations to approve social measures
Young people in protest of the housing crisis increase their pressure on the Government while adding more people
Some 164 arrests took place on Monday in the vicinity of high schools following the protests and blockages of high schools, and on the eve of a call for a day of national mobilization. At the same time, the government and La France insoumée (LFI) accuse each other of the climate of tension in schools.
