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Moscow and its region targeted by hundreds of Ukrainian drones

The Russian authorities announced on Sunday 20 September that Moscow and its region had been targeted during the night of hundreds of Ukrainian drones, who killed two, on the third and last day of the parliamentary elections in the country. Our correspondent in Ukraine Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

South Africa: Demonstrations Against Violence Against Women

Vigilantes, marches and recollections: hundreds of demonstrators mobilized across South Africa on Friday evening, September 18, to pay tribute to the nine women found dead in east Johannesburg. In a country with more than 60 homicides a day, the nine murders caused shock waves across the population. Anger is rising and calls are increasing for the government to act against violence against women.

Will German's far right party AfD win over two more regions?

Two weeks after the far-right AfD won its first major regional election in Germany, two more eastern states vote this Sunday. Polls have just opened in the capital, Berlin, and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Jörg Taszman.

Argentines protest Milei's austerity, demanding higher wages and public spending

Tensions are boiling over in Argentina, where a massive wave of public anger is spilling onto the streets of the capital. Following months of aggressive economic reforms and rising household debt, hundreds took to the streets in a "March of Anger", targeting President Javier Milei's austerity agenda. Details by Caitlin Brown.

Russia: Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills 2

An oil refinery was hit in one of the largest attacks so far on the Russian capital, as the country holds a parliamentary election. Meanwhile, at least four people were killed in Russian strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv region.

Huties claim attacks on Riyadh; clashes in Yemen intensify

The Hutti of Yemen claimed attacks on the capital of Saudi Arabia. For the first time since the conflict began in July, the Saudi Government was forced to activate air strikes alerts throughout the country. In Yemeni territory, fighting also continues between the internationally recognized Government and the rebel group, threatening thousands of civilians.

United States U.S.: media report violation of first amendment after suspension of journalists' licenses

The journalists of 'CNN', 'MS Now' and 'Politico' who worked within the White House must now transmit from around the presidential compound after the Donald Trump government revoked their accreditation to enter. The President has carried out a crusade against the media that have been critical of his second management, making decisions against him that could be against the first amendment.

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Germany: Polls open in two key state elections

Voting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power. Follow DW live.

Decolonizing perceptions about Africa

As a UN resolution alters the standard global map to reflect the continent more accurately, initiatives to decolonize African schools and a campaign to present positive developments are changing the way Africa is seen.

Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections

Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far-right and far-left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition.

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Live: Russia undergoes massive drone attack on the last day of the legislature

Russia suffered a massive drone attack on Sunday morning, denounced by the authorities as trying to "disturb" the parliamentary elections, the first since the start of the large-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022. These laws, which are also taking place in the territories of Ukraine occupied and annexed by Russia, should unsurprisingly lead to the victory of Vladimir Putin's party. Follow our direct.