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French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments as Le Pen sees boost in polls

A French investigative website on Monday alleged that far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close ally of presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen dismissed the claims as fake. The allegations emerged as Le Pen's prospects for the 2027 elections appear stronger than at any point in her previous campaigns. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with Dr Andrew Smith, Lecturer in History and Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London.

Netanyahu travelled to UAE to ask him to deny that he warned of an attack before 7-O, according to AP

According to sources cited by the US news agency AP, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Emirati, Mohamed bin Zayed, and asked him to deny an investigation of the 'Haaretz' newspaper, whose sources claim that the leader had alerted him to a major Hamas operation shortly before the October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the escalation of hostilities against Gaza. Netanyahu has publicly denied that warning.

Wars, European defence and the rise of the ultra-right: the issues that mark the visit of Macron to Spain

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, takes an official trip to Madrid between 29 and 30 September for a series of institutional and economic meetings. The visit will highlight the good relations with the Government of Pedro Sánchez, with whom it shares policies such as the defence of European sovereignty or the support of Ukraine, in the full rise of the ultra-right on the continent.

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Protests in Spain after the eviction of Maricarren Abascal for the right to housing

The eviction of Maricarren Abascal, a 87-year-old woman expelled from her home after the purchase of the building by a real estate fund, generated protests in Madrid and Barcelona. Protesters set up tents and demanded better conditions for access to housing. In the face of social pressure, the Government of Pedro Sánchez seeks to speed up a decree to strengthen protection against evictions and limit the purchase of buildings by so-called "vulture funds" for tourist use.

As midterms approach, does GOP have a Trump problem?

The US midterm elections are just five weeks away - and while the US President is not on the ballot, his influence is top of mind for Republicans. Donald Trump's approval ratings have been hitting record lows in recent weeks, and in a sign of the party's concern it has started pouring campaign funding into many seats once considered safe, and some candidates have even changed their tune on one of the election's biggest issues: The US's war in Iran.

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Straight to... Metz and the last day of Pope Leo XIV in France, with a large reception

It is the last day of Pope Leo XIV's visit to France. Since September 25, Leo XIV has brought together thousands of people in liturgical celebrations and around their messages of peace, brotherhood and brotherhood. During the four days of visit, the Pontiff also met with victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy, who were assured that he would do his best to continue the investigations to prevent the recurrence of these events. Moreover, the controversy was unleashed by the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron at the Pope's last mass in France. Info

Activists protest in Spain and demand that Sanchez "decree Maricarsen" for housing

Activists from the 'Sindicat de Llogares' cut off several accesses to Barcelona hours before the visit of the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez. The union asks you to commit to the adoption of the so-called "Maricarsen decree" on Tuesday in the Council of Ministers. Maricarren is a 87-year-old woman who was evicted from the apartment where she lived for decades. Activists fear that superficial measures will be adopted that do not give a real solution to the housing crisis. From Barcelona, our correspondent, Elise Gazengel, tells us the details of what the activities require.