World · 3 min read
Raphaël Glucksmann secured 66% of the vote in the first round of the non-Mélenchonist left primary, according to France 24. Six months before the presidential election, he now faces the task of uniting his camp and appealing beyond his base in a still-divided left-wing political landscape.
World · 5 min read
Joseph Kabila has taken leadership of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a politico-military movement succeeding the AFC/M23. This move has sparked criticism, notably from the presidential camp, and internal tensions within Kabila's own camp in Kinshasa.
World · 3 min read
On Wednesday evening, the oil tanker Yara J, flying the Comoros flag, was reportedly hit by Russian drones off Sulina. Romania has announced an investigation into the possible attack, stated the Defense Minister.
World · 3 min read
Costa Rica has opened a mega-prison inspired by El Salvador's model, designed to hold around 5,000 inmates. The facility blocks communication by removing electrical outlets and strictly controlling food and clothing amid rising crime.
World · 3 min read
France Télévisions produced "ICE: The Manhunt," a documentary exploring Donald Trump's strict immigration policy and ICE operations, including interviews with agents and those impacted.
World · 3 min read
Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung and has started his recovery, awaiting test results to check for cancer spread.
World · 3 min read
The Ethiopian federal army has recaptured the border town of Zalambessa, pushing back Eritrean forces and reclaiming several towns from Tigrayan rebels in a week-long counter-offensive.
World · 1 min read
France faces a series of cyberattacks disrupting multiple infrastructures, including the Secretariat General for Defence and National Security website. These attacks, affecting other countries as well, remain unclaimed. Paris announces a tougher stance against foreign interference.
World · 3 min read
Saudi Arabia threatened a Yemeni oil company near Sanaa after Houthi strikes on its territory. Houthis responded by promising attacks on Riyadh airport, a refinery, and Aramco's Dammam headquarters. The French embassy advises nationals to avoid Riyadh amid rising tensions.
World · 3 min read
Several Houthi attacks targeted Riyadh International Airport this weekend. These events were accompanied by misleading videos, some AI-generated, contributing to online misinformation.
World · 3 min read
In a national address, former Congolese president Joseph Kabila accused Félix Tshisekedi of steering the DRC into a significant political, security, and economic crisis, sparking strong reactions within the local political class.
World · 3 min read
On October 12, 2026, the National Assembly adopted a law to better protect victims of sexist and sexual violence. Montrouge's municipal police hold their first specific training to better support female victims.
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