'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback
Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.
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Zelensky meets Witkoff as US-Ukraine relations sink to new lows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was meeting US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday in a bid to rescue relations that have sunk to new lows as President Donald Trump has courted Moscow and Kyiv has complained about Washington withholding vital defences. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kharkiv.
The political ads that don’t look like ads
Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.
Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.
Farage vows to scrap tax on armed forces reserves
A large group of protesters turned up outside the Reform UK rally in Plymouth with Nigel Farage.
As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?
President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.
Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
Jane Dodds standing down as Welsh Liberal Democrats leader
Dodds said it was time to hand over the leadership to a "new generation" after nearly nine years in the role.
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French Justice Minister promises 'extremely firm' punishment for rioters
This weekend's rioting in France highlighted failings in the security services' handling of threats posed by looters, said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. He promised that rioters would face extremely firm punishment. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.
French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations Saturday
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend, with organisers announcing plans for new protests after riots erupted on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations. "The deployment for next Saturday will be massive," Lecornu said in parliament, acknowledging that the security operation for the protests last weekend had been "too static and not mobile enough." FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports from Place de la République in central Paris.
US midterm elections: Trump approval rating falls to new low
With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans are at risk of losing control of the House of Representatives, but how big could the Democrats’ gains be? FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani explains.
France's decades-long ties with Gulf states built on 'economic development, oil, defence agreements'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome François Gouyette, former French ambassador to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Against a backdrop of violent unrest at home and escalating conflict in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron's Gulf diplomacy underscores the increasingly blurred boundaries between domestic economic security and international strategic commitments. Ambassador Gouyette argues that the visit serves a dual purpose: alleviating France's energy pressures while reaffirming its longstanding defense partnerships with Gulf monarchies. Insisting that "France has to play its role as a
Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.
Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.
‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu
JD Vance's comments follow Donald Trump's backing of Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 elections.
Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiye
The vote recognises Ankara's maritime deal with Tripoli, ending Haftar's 2020 boycott.
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Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied ahead of runoff vote
With just under a week to go before the decisive presidential runoff election, polls show left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro are virtually tied.
Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?
The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.
France plans 'massive' weekend police surge amid protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities. He also accused extreme-left groups of trying to hijack what began as protests. DW has more.
Reform leader accuses MSP of 'squatting' in seat after resignation
Malcolm Offord says he is 'disappointed' at Amanda Bland's decision to leave the party and sit as an independent.