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In Azerbaijan, the new dress code imposed by the government is causing turmoil around schools. It prohibits any garment "incompatible with the secular principles of general education". In the viewfinder: the Islamic veil, even if it is not explicitly quoted. This raises tensions in the country, where 96 per cent of the population is Muslim.
Since the beginning of his political career, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has campaigned on a promise that he is the only one who will keep the Jewish state safe. As Israelis head to the polls for their first election since the October7 Hamas attacks and the start of the war in Gaza, Netanyahu's strategy might be less effective. FRANCE 24's Gabrielle Nadler explains.
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva, Latin American specialist at the University of Exeter. For Dr Perfeito da Silva, Lula's stunning success reflects the convergence of digital organizing, grassroots mobilization, targeted socioeconomic appeals and an effective effort to mobilise opposition to the Bolsonaro political project. As he explains, Lula assembled a coalition that "not only energized his supporters but also attracted voters from groups that had been somewhat skeptical of the government in the first round."
Serbia's student-led protest movement won a historic victory in parliamentary election, ending the long rule of Aleksandar Vucic and sparking mass celebrations. But their yet-to-be named leaders face a long list of issues. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley gives us her analysis.
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was re-elected against all expectations on Sunday (October 25), but his conservative rival Flavio Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to have the vote annulled. FRANCE 24's Jan Onoszko tells us more.
Iran’s anti-negotiation hardliners turn against President Pezeshkian over negotiations with the US.
The company committee, trade unions and Social Democrats accuse the German consortium of supporting the American leader a few days from the elections
The return of Lula was based on the capital and the vote of the candidates eliminated, despite the shift of most municipalities towards Bolsonarianism
French President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.
"I didn't take sides, but it seemed like another rigged choice," Donald Trump said on Monday, October 26, without any evidence. "I found it very bad," the president said a day after the elections in which progressive Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the re-election after defeating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro. Meanwhile, Brazilian markets reacted with strong losses to Lula's triumph for investors' doubts about future fiscal policy.
At a private meeting, the Egyptian Chamber of Deputies discusses sending troops to contribute to the defence of Saudi Arabia, without confirming the start of voting. Discussions are focused on the scope of the mission, after President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi has confirmed that the forces will not enter Yemen, as the positions of the parties differ.
The outgoing Brazilian President, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, was re-elected for a fourth unprecedented term, after he had overcome his rival, Governor Vlavio Poulsonaro, who had announced his intention to seek the abolition of the ballot. With Lula ' s victory, Brazil did not eventually turn to the right, like Argentina, Chile and Colombia, States supported by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, but remained one of the few progressive refineries in Latin America. We are hosting today ' s guest programme from São Paulo: Dr. Bilal Rams Bakeri, a writer and a political analyst.
The outgoing Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, is launching his campaign for re-election promising "a better future", while rising the cost of living is one of the main themes of the political debate. Emily Boyle's story.
After his re-election as President of Brazil, Lula began a new term with several major issues on the agenda. How can we respond to insecurity, fight poverty and manage social networks? These projects test its ability to gather and translate its commitments into concrete measures. Decryption of the social, security and digital challenges facing the Brazilian President with Antoine Mariotti.
On the eve of the legislative elections in Israel, Gadi Eisenkot promises to bring together a deeply divided country. The former Chief of Staff, who became Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, placed national unity at the heart of his speech and also addressed voters in Likud. The latest polls announce a tight balance of power between the two blocs, with no majority assured to govern. The story of Sophie Samaille.
Serbia's student-led movement declared victory in parliamentary elections Sunday ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing populist party. Vucic conceded defeat less than two hours after polls closed, triggering raucous scenes in the capital as supporters of the movement celebrated the defeat of a government they blamed for deep-rooted corruption.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory on Sunday has dealt a blow to Brazil's far right, but deep political divisions remain. The newly re-elected president must tackle economic and security concerns at home while navigating international tensions with US President Donald Trump.
Brazil's president secured a historic fourth term after overturning a first-round defeat.
A new political campaign ad in support of US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is generating conversation online.
The letters this Monday address the influence of the networks on beauty, the pension system, the choice of polarizing words and memories
