World · 4 min read
In Pavlograd, a Ukrainian city near the front line, residents live under Russian bombardments. Despite fatigue and daily hardships, they show strong resolve not to yield to the war and Moscow's attacks.
World · 2 min read
A man suspected of involvement in the Limoges city hall fire was arrested on Tuesday, October 20. Known for his far-left ties, he is among the first suspects identified after the October 17 unrest.
World · 3 min read
On October 19, 2026, drone strikes attributed to the Sudanese army killed more than 220 people in the contested Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack aims to weaken the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces engaged in conflict with the army for over three years.
World · 1 min read
The "casseurs-payeurs" bill began Senate review on October 21 to strengthen repression of violence at protests. RN deputy Philippe Ballard backs penalizing both vandals and their accomplices.
World · 3 min read
One year after the ceasefire between the Israeli army and Hamas, the search for bodies buried under the rubble continues in the Gaza Strip. About 1,000 remains have been recovered, but civil defense estimates 8,000 to 10,000 bodies are still buried, including 3,000 in the area controlled by the Israeli army.
World · 3 min read
Fighting in Yemen escalated with a Houthi strike killing over 70 on October 19. The UN calls for urgent humanitarian access to Taiz, where many civilians are trapped.
World · 3 min read
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Tuesday a massive police deployment for protests planned this weekend, following urban violence last Saturday. This comes amid criticism over recent unrest management, six months before the presidential election.
World · 1 min read
The European Commission and the EU High Representative have launched a new Arctic strategy centered on four priorities: security, climate change mitigation, prosperity, and opportunities for local populations.
World · 4 min read
The French government labeled La France insoumise (LFI) as far-left, blaming it for recent student movements and chaos on October 17. However, Mediapart and experts dispute any connection between LFI and the far-left.
World · 3 min read
Israel's legislative elections will be held on October 27. Recent polls show Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot are neck and neck, with Netanyahu slightly ahead in the latest figures.
World · 1 min read
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned that a proposed summit between Russia, China, and the US could prompt Vladimir Putin to prolong the war, aiming for a Moscow-favorable resolution.
World · 1 min read
One week before Israel's legislative elections, a majority of young first-time voters in Rehovot, near Tel Aviv, lean right. This trend may indicate a generational shift in Israeli voters.
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