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Molest and outrage in various parts of the world over high fuel costs

The nuisance of carriers and car owners over the high price of fuels is felt worldwide. In European countries such as France and Germany, in Asia with Syria and Pakistan up to Latin America with Guatemala and Bolivia, the cost of petrol has triggered demonstration and pressure on Governments to subsidize the population months after the close of the Ormuz narrow strategy.

Canada welcomes EU proximity while Trump threatens more tariffs and economic measures

Canada thanked the European Union for its invitation to become the first associated country of the bloc and presented the reasons why both are stronger together. In the midst of the tension generated by US President Donald Trump with his duties, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed their intention to bring both economies closer.

What can be understood as an EU partner and why Canada?

During the visit of the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, to Strasbourg, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed that Canada become the first associate member of the European Union. For the proposal to succeed, it must be approved by each EU member, but the idea already generates discontent in the United States. To understand this, we spoke to Emiliano García Coso, Professor of Law of the European Union and International Law at the Pontifical University Colillas, and political analyst at the # InvitadoDelDiaF24.

They reveal an alleged US demand. USA to allow "dissidents" in Brazilian elections

The US President's Government, Donald Trump, demanded in October 2025 the Government of the Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to allow the participation of "political dissidents" in this year's presidential elections, as part of the negotiation on Brazilian export tariffs, as revealed by a local newspaper. In Brazil, tensions are increasing over possible American interference in the elections. Report from our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.

Report from Lima: authorities investigate alleged rape on a school bus

The Peruvian Public Prosecutor & apos; s Office investigates ten students from the Naval Admiral Guise for an alleged sexual rape of a 16-year-old partner. According to the report, the alleged abuse occurred within a school bus when the football team returned from an interlycées championship on September 15. The minor's parents reported the fact to the police. The Ministry of Women assigned a specialized team to provide legal and psychological support to the adolescent. Report from our correspondent, Francisco Zecharias.

Peace receives back from Congress to extend the state of emergency in Bolivia for 90 days

The Congress of Bolivia approved the extension of the state of emergency for 90 days, a measure that had been decreed by President Rodrigo Paz. This legal framework restricts the right to protest and allows the mobilization of military personnel to maintain law and order, which is essential to avoid road blocks and to protect the economy, as the Administration insisted. The original decree entered into force on 20 June, after more than 50 days of protests and roadblocks by peasants, indigenous people and other sectors.

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Macron brings Aoun and King Abdallah II together in Paris to strengthen the Lebanese Army

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordanian King Abdala II met with French President Emmanuel Macron on September 17 in Paris to promote international support for the Lebanese Army in the end of the UN FIFUL mission in southern Lebanon, scheduled for December 2026. Aoun took advantage of the meeting to address with Macron the situation in the south of the country and what Beirut calls continued Israeli "attacks," as well as the state of negotiations between Lebanon, the United States and Israel.

César Pérez: "Freedom of expression in Venezuela remains fragile despite the end of censorship"

The Government of Venezuela unlocked access to at least 17 websites, while another 188 remain restricted. This decision takes place at the same time as the Office of the Prosecutor announced another measure aimed at safeguarding the presumption of innocence, and coincides with the resumption of dialogue between Chavismo and the opposition. Days ago, the UN had warned that the repressive structures of the state remain undismantled. We talked to César Pérez Vivas, a lawyer, university professor and former governor of the Táchira state.

Trump is photographed with a sign about the demolition of the Kennedy Center in the U.S.. United States.

Images taken by an AFP photographer show American President Donald Trump on board Air Force One, examining a printed copy of the Kennedy Center in which the word "demolished" appears to be read. The photo was taken after the president warned that the performing arts center could be destroyed. Hours later, his administration argued before a court that the compound should be closed due to a "structural deterioration," the last turn in Trump's dispute for linking its name to the building.

Bolivia: Parliament Extends State of Emergency for 90 Days · Global Voices

The Bolivian Parliament approved the extension of the state of emergency for the next 90 days, a measure originally established by decree of President Rodrigo Paz. The rule allows the Government to mobilize military forces to contain demonstrations. The protests began months ago because of the economic crisis and the discontent of the citizens. Report from our correspondent, Nathalie Iriarte.

Live: Hundreds of drones target Moscow on the first day of Russian legislatures

Russian air defence detected 350 Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow in the night on Friday, the first day of the parliamentary and local elections in Russia, said city mayor Sergei Sobianin. Most of the equipment was destroyed on the way, 64 of which were nearing the capital. Follow our direct.

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Russia is electing its parliament under the Ukrainian war. And the win of the Putin Party seems sealed.

The polling stations opened their doors early on Friday in the Far East of the Russian Federation, at the beginning of a three-day electoral process in which winning is considered guaranteed by the Russian common party led by President Vladimir Putin. This is the first parliamentary elections in Russia since Moscow began the invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022 and the voting process for the election of the 450 members of the Duma will continue until Sunday.

Budget 2027 in France: 54 billion savings planned, an "ambitious but achievable" objective

In France, discussions on the 2027 budget take place. The government is announcing "54 billion efforts on spending that will bring the public deficit to 5% next year," he added, after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced this. This deficit target "is ambitious, but of course it is achievable. We will all have to make efforts," said Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy.