Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?
Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.
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Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clash
El-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.
Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the company's progress on artificial intelligence during an earnings call on Wednesday and called for more investment. The tech giant's Muse AI agent has garnered 10 million users since its launch six weeks ago, while third-quarter revenue rose to $64.6 billion. Meanwhile, the company is accused of political interference in Brazil's presidential election. Also in this edition, we check in on France's rising borrowing costs.
Israeli elections: Is it just right wing versus right?
Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising a change to Israeli politics, but are their policies really that different?
Bill Clinton quotes Quran and condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric
Former US President Bill Clinton quoted the Quran during a speech in Florida condemning discrimination against Muslims.
Bulgaria: Concerns about security in the Black Sea dominate presidential election campaign
Bulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round.
In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment
With vote at knife’s edge, Palestinian citizens weigh principle against strategic voting in system stacked against them.
Hull MP has the Labour whip restored
Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.
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Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings
It is the latest heated debate in the Senedd on a Wednesday prompted by Reform MSs.
UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns
A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family
The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.
El Salvador’s Bukele threatens Haitian gangs over abducted soldiers
President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.
‘Stupid talk’: France rejects Trump’s attempt to blame unrest on migration
The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments were dismissed by French leader Macron.
El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat
El-Sayed in face-off against rival Rogers for Michigan Senate seat
Brazil’s Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records
Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.
Live: 217 people incarcerated over weekend unrest so far, French justice minister says
More than 200 people have been sentenced to prison and started serving their terms over the unrest that shook France last weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said Thursday. In all, some 2,700 people have been taken into police custody, he said. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar?
Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar?
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnight as Moscow signals readiness for peace talks
Russia and Ukraine traded major drone and missile strikes on each other's capitals overnight, hours after Moscow signalled readiness to resume US-mediated peace talks. President Donald Trump said negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war, though the Kremlin expressed doubts over Ukrainian and European proposals.
George W Bush’s brother backs Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Neil Bush says that he voted for Democrat James Talarico due to reservations about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
Colombian president purges National Museum of works promoting ‘communism’
Far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella says he will wage a 'counterrevolution' against cultural institutions.