Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
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Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
Russia-China-US summit would prolong the war, Kyiv says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday that a summit between Russia, China and the US would encourage President Vladimir Putin to prolong the war. The Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war on terms that would favour Moscow. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slowing down frontline response
Speed limits on a US military grade satellite system are hindering Ukrainian forces' ability to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. Zelensky said frontline units had reported that the Starshield equipment "stops functioning at speeds of 130-160 kilometres (80-100 miles) per hour in various sectors of the front". Separately, a Ukrainian army brigade has announced the rescue of a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone, describing the evacuation as the first of its kind. The brigade published a video showing the drone lo
Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign.
Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
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Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
Reform UK mayor investigated over naked photo claims
Reform UK's Luke Campbell denies claims that he showed nude photos of himself to a female colleague.
Trump endorses Netanyhu ahead of elections
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, Ben-Gvir faces student protesters.
War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.
France protests: Who are the people arrested during the unrest?
At least 2,400 people were arrested in France during protests over the weekend, some simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, others on suspicion of theft and looting. In an official address, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that “those who looted will have to pay for the damage”. But who exactly are these rioters?
France wants curfews in some areas after weekend of riots
France's central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews and faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting borne out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not rule out declaring state of emergency but said it was more appropriate for now to apply partial and localised curfews, without providing details of which cities would be affected.
Albania’s protests explained
Protesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.
No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
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Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base
Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst peacetime tragedies to hit Canada's armed forces on home soil, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday.
'Police weren't overwhelmed by people protesting and marching' about education and cost of living
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. France's escalating social unrest has exposed a troubling disconnect between legitimate popular grievances and the government's increasingly security-focused response. Smith argues that the violence accompanying otherwise largely peaceful demonstrations reveals serious failures of policing, while President Emmanuel Macron's response offers "very little of substance." Drawing parallels with France's historic protest movements, Smith identifies a "convergence of causes" rooted in economi
French PM Lecornu says ready to declare state of emergency 'if needed'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.
France: Police and protesters clash violently over the weekend
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest higher living costs and the poor conditions in schools and other public services in France over the weekend. Police arrested nearly 2,400 people after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.The widespread unrest deepens political uncertainty in France as it prepares for elections in six months.