Politics & Government

Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November Andy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc. The prime minister has been open about his desire to revisit the relationship between Britain…

The Guardian · 11 hrs ago

The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

BBC News · 11 hrs ago

From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.

Al Jazeera · 11 hrs ago

Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.

BBC News · 12 hrs ago

The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.

Al Jazeera · 12 hrs ago

Hundreds of thousands marched across France Saturday protesting the rising cost of living. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully, they ended with a heavy government security response following escalation. Other cities saw clashes that also contributed to the near-1,000 arrested across the country, meanwhile other countries in Europe rallied over issues with some overlap. "The marches went well" said…

France 24 · 13 hrs ago

Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.

Al Jazeera · 13 hrs ago

Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.

Al Jazeera · 13 hrs ago

Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

Al Jazeera · 15 hrs ago

Ukraine’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to the speeds it had before restrictions that disrupted front-line operations for more than a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday.

France 24 · 15 hrs ago

Thousands marched against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday – just three days before Israel's general election – demanding accountability for the failure to prevent a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that led to the war in Gaza.

France 24 · 15 hrs ago

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro . Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in…

The Guardian · 16 hrs ago

Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president. In Paris, at least 110,000 people…

The Guardian · 16 hrs ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

NPR · 16 hrs ago

Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels said they launched attacks at Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday while Yemen’s Saudi-backed government ​said the ‌group also fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites in ⁠the port city of Aden.

France 24 · 16 hrs ago

The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.

BBC News · 16 hrs ago

Soldiers were deployed across Milan and luxury boutiques boarded up as protesters took to the streets again on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a series of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to the city and introducing tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large proportion of last week’s violent protesters.…

France 24 · 17 hrs ago

Trump’s remarks come amid a fractious moment between the US president and the journalists who cover him.

Al Jazeera · 17 hrs ago

Serbia is voting in an early election, where the most powerful politician in the country, has a serious rival.

Al Jazeera · 17 hrs ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’ Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government has said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted . The Starlink satellite terminals, which are produced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX but managed by the US government, are a…

The Guardian · 18 hrs ago

The race between Brazil's president and the right-wing senator has tightened in recent days.

Al Jazeera · 18 hrs ago

The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to the country's financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.

Al Jazeera · 19 hrs ago

Some 21 percent of Brazilian adults did not cast a ballot in the first round of voting. Will they affect the run-off?

Al Jazeera · 20 hrs ago

Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter’s bed would collapse at night.

BBC News · 20 hrs ago