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Influential US labour union co-founder, feminist, and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Wednesday in Bakersfield, California, her family said. Credited with coining the enduring "Si, se puede!" rallying cry later adapted by former US president Barack Obama, Huerta continued her activism on race, poverty, LGBTQ and women's rights issues until the last months of her life.
One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Under a complex Israeli political scene and inconclusive electoral results, the statements of Israeli President Isaac Hertzog are of particular importance, as the body responsible for conducting consultations and assigning the person most capable of forming the future Government. While the movements of parties and opposition to re-engineering power balance within the Knesset are accelerating, Herzboj sent a clear message calling for the speedy formation of a new Government and the avoidance of going to new early elections, which raises questions about opportunities for non-traditional alliances during the next phase.
The Israeli legislative elections are scrutinized by Lebanon, for whom the future depends on the new government. Final election results are expected by October 30 and will be officially announced on November 4. These were the first elections held since the October 7 attack, leading the Hebrew state to trigger wars called "crime against humanity" by the UN. The explanations of Serge Berberi, correspondent France 24 in Beirut.
The lines are still moving in Israel, where almost 80 per cent of the ballot papers were stripped on Wednesday, 28 October. At this time, Netanyahu's Likud and his right-wing allies are in the lead, but not enough to form a majority. The opposition gathers behind Gadi Eisenkot comes behind with the possibility of alliance of the Arab party that achieves a breakthrough during these elections.
The war in the Middle East never really stopped, but Lebanese expect little change in Israeli policy after Israel's elections. In Israel, as votes are counted, no clear winner has emerged yet. France 24's correspondent Renée Davis reports the latest.
With the U.S. midterm elections set for November 3, 2026, Scotty Smart is crisscrossing Atlanta, Georgia, to get Black voters to the polls. Facing widespread voter abstention, the activist is determined to turn civic engagement into a force for change.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday (October 28) after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move came after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Tim Vickery.
Uncertainty hung over Israel’s election Wednesday as neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing, religious bloc nor the bloc formed by his centrist rival Gadi Eisenkot appeared to be heading for a majority in the Knesset. But there was a surprise: an unusually strong showing by Arab parties could make them unexpected kingmakers.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the nation from the site of the train collision in Toledo province, expressing his full solidarity with the victims, their families and all those injured in the tragedy. Earlier, Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer malfunction had disrupted the railway’s safety system. He said the RENFE train had been instructed to resume its journey despite an active stop signal, before crashing into the stationary IRYO train. The collision on Wednesday killed at least 64 people and injured 58 others. Rescue teams continue to search the wreckage for s
New UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.
The regulation of the coalition would make the expropriation of tens of thousands of homes that the left in the capital economically and legally unviable.
The relationship recorded in the high court contains 163,355 names, of which only 901 have proven to be descendants of exile
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided south of Madrid. Spain's transport minister said one of the trains was told to continue its journey despite a "red signal" being in effect. Follow DW.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Florida early on Wednesday. Facing money laundering allegations, he fled just days after refusing to concede defeat to incumbent Lula.
The two main blocks do not seem to have enough seats to form the next government without relying on minority parties, including the Arabs who achieved a record result in the Israeli elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was supported by a clear and unexpected majority of the Jews of Israel in elections described as a major turning point in his country ' s history, which apparently guaranteed him to remain at least as head of the Government of Business. What did these results show? And she can form a government? Can Arab parties in Israel make a difference in government formation?
