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Wales first minister : ‘We’re within a union that is not a union of equals’

Rhun ap Iorwerth says his country’s relationship with the United Kingdom is unequal and needs to change.

REPLAY: Laurent Nunez holds presser on security arrangements ahead of protests

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez held a press conference on security arrangements ahead of upcoming protests. He announced that 70,000 security forces would be mobilised on October 24 to keep order.

Prime Minister swaps dispatch box for Gogglebox

Andy Burnham is taking part in a Stand Up To Cancer Gogglebox special with his friend Steve Rotheram.

'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli minister calls for settling the entire West Bank

Israeli forces are raiding Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and turning them into interrogation centres.

French Prime Minister vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a "massive" police deployment for the fresh demonstrations called for Saturday by the "Yellow Vest" movement. Facing angry lawmakers in parliament, Lecornu acknowledged that the security response had fallen short and promised a stronger approach ahead of this new wave of protests.

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.

'Cannot play hide and seek': Minister's warning over haze sends Singapore agricultural stocks lower

Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.

Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists

Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?

First minister promises to look at Welsh council powers

Plaid Cymru's leader makes pledge ahead of talks with Andy Burnham, who wants more devolution to councils.

French interior minister admits police 'lost control' of protests

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted Monday that the police "lost control" in some cities during violent protests that erupted in cities across the country at the weekend. He said there had been a "lack of anticipation" in preparations and that he had tendered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron "because I felt responsible for everything that happened." Macron did not accept his resignation.

France’s Macron declines minister’s resignation after violent protests

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledges that police 'lost control' during weekend protests.

🔴 Live: Macron rejects French interior minister's resignation after weekend of unrest

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates

The prime minister denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising JGB yields.

India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit

Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama ignores calls to resign amid violent clashes

Anti-government protesters continued calls for Edi Rama to step down as violent clashes between demonstrators and police persisted.

Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga chief after Nazi comparison

La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.

We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister

Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.

France's new Global Health Strategy

France has released its Global Health Strategy for 2023-2027, in Lyon today, in the presence of three French Ministers, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Health and Prevention, the Minister of Higher Education and Research, and WHO’s Director-General. As a lead player for shaping global health policies, France has called on national and international stakeholders to support building a new global health architecture towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular SDG3, focused on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, at

No money for new emergency department, says minister

Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.