UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.
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Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns
The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.
French students demonstrate again, despite school holidays
The French "interfac" student movement organised new protests on Thursday, even though it is currently the school holidays in France. Student representatives are set to meet soon with Education Minister Edouard Geffray. Details by FRANCE 24's Ellen Gainsford.
Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is there a risk of a wider conflict?
Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his troops into Eritrea. In Perspective, we spoke to Martin Plaut, a senior research fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London.
Georgia on Democrats’ minds: Powering up the Black vote to counter Trump's meddling
President Donald Trump's push to redistrict congressional maps and a Georgia state election law disproportionately affecting African Americans are aimed at diluting the power of the Black vote. Six decades after Atlanta was at the heart of the civil rights movement that granted Blacks in the southern states the right to vote, the community is fighting back.
Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch
The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.
FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC session
'We’re not against anyone and we’re not in favour of anyone,' says AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
Ilhan Omar home raid, Haines attack: Inside rise in violence on officials
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home raided; Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs following an attack.
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Rising costs and tight budgets strain Americans ahead of midterm elections
Rising costs leave US workers juggling multiple jobs as financial security becomes increasingly elusive.
From the streets to the ballot box: Serbia’s students hope for election win
Young Serbians have built a system that poses a threat to President Aleksandar Vucic’s grip on power.
Germany news: Government expecting increased tax revenue in 2027
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said state tax revenue will increase by €4 billion in 2027. Meanwhile, public service websites have been coming back online after a PHP security scare.
Is Iran ready for another major US attack after midterm elections?
Iranian officials say the goal is to keep the regime in power and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive. US media reports indicate that Trump is considering strikes after the midterms.
Ten councillors quit after leader's fraud conviction
Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.
Brazil's sprawling favelas require long-term urban planning solutions
As Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday for the second round of presidential elections, our correspondents take us to the heart of the country's favelas, where residents live in unsanitary conditions. Over the past 40 years, the area occupied by Brazilian favelas has almost tripled in size. They now cover around 460,000 hectares, compared with 53,700 in 1985.
REPLAY: French President vows to prevent violence ahead of protests
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the press on Thursday after a meeting with security chiefs. He said that "illegitimate" protests would be banned in coming days, while those from organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative paths for the marches to protect businesses.
Are fresh US-Israeli strikes on Iran in the pipeline?
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 22: The New York Times's sources report plans for fresh strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections. In other news, the French Senate publishes a 30-step proposal for how to "take back control", just days after protests gave way to riots. Also, how software engineers found and patched up bugs in the language that makes up 70 percent of the internet. Finally, the story of a man for whom what happened in Vegas did not stay there.
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Trump praises man who punched protester at rally in South Carolina
US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally held in South Carolina.
'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister
'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister
MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show
He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
Brazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off
Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.