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Brazil's electoral court has given Meta 24 hours to demonstrate equal treatment of campaign content for Lula and Bolsonaro, threatening daily fines. This follows Lula's campaign accusations that Meta favors Bolsonaro by limiting Lula's content visibility.
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A weekend of violent protests in France led to injuries among police and demonstrators, arson, and looting, prompting debate over police management of public order.
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The October 17 protests in France drew little response from traditional European allies, except from right-wing and far-right leaders who attribute the unrest to migration policies. EU expert Sylvain Kahn analyzes this trend for RFI.
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Tiriane Balbine Noah was elected president of the Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC) at a convention on October 17. Former interim vice-president and sole candidate, she was endorsed by party members and will lead preparations for upcoming elections.
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Emmanuel Macron starts a three-day tour in the Gulf with visits to Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar amid domestic unrest over living costs. He aims to stabilize the Middle East and secure French strategic energy interests.
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Under pressure following weekend violence, Emmanuel Macron admitted shortcomings in managing protests in France but refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation.
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Riots in France, originating from protests with legitimate demands but marred by violence and vandalism, raise questions about their political impact. France 24 suggests this may advantage Marine Le Pen or indicate future turmoil in a polarized society.
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During Israel's election campaign, Channel 14's Yinon Magal insulted political rival Gadi Eizenkot, of Moroccan origin, calling him a 'monkey' live, sparking renewed Sephardic-Ashkenazi tensions.
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French President Emmanuel Macron condemned violence during protests against rising living costs and school conditions, which drew hundreds of thousands. Over 2,300 arrests followed violent clashes and looting.
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During Saturday's protests in Paris, a record 855 people were arrested, police said. Authorities faced unusually large violent groups, with injuries to officers and ongoing damage assessments.
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In Tunis, over 3,000 people protested against the high cost of living and President Kais Saied's policies, criticizing economic decline and lack of social dialogue.
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Days before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats hold a steady lead in polls, but Republicans hope polling margins will help them retain Senate control. Elon Musk, the top donor, heavily supports the Texas campaign.
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