Politics & Government

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

Al Jazeera · 18 hrs ago

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

Al Jazeera · 18 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 · 19 hrs ago

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

Al Jazeera · 19 hrs ago

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

Al Jazeera · 20 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 · 21 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 · 21 hrs ago

Adding to the tensions, France is reeling from a shooting that authorities are investigating as a potentially racist and Islamophobic terrorist attack. One person was killed and five others wounded in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière, including a 12-year-old girl who was shot eight times. Police arrested the suspected gunman, and investigators reportedly found three gas cylinders rigged to a timer in…

France 24 · 22 hrs ago

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is officially launching her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally’s two-day party congress in Orléans, where thousands of supporters are expected to attend. Local authorities have put exceptional security measures in place as anti-far-right demonstrations take place in the city.

France 24 · 22 hrs ago

Support from Asian federation bolsters FIFA's Gianni Infantino as he seeks re-election as president for a fourth term.

Al Jazeera · 22 hrs ago

Thousands of anti-fascist protesters took to the streets of Orléans on Saturday to demonstrate against a congress held by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. Marchers criticised both Le Pen and President Emmanuel Macron, chanting slogans and carrying banners opposing the far right. The protest came amid renewed nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living, a week after rallies descended into…

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

How can Americans living just miles apart experience completely different versions of the American dream?

Al Jazeera · 23 hrs ago

And now, in a rather surprising development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directly urging Cubans to cooperate with the CIA. Havana has responded by mocking what it calls the Trump administration’s “desperation”.

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

With the US midterm elections less than two weeks away, concerns are growing over whether President Donald Trump would accept a major Republican defeat. Trump has called for legal action to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses to his Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, arguing that another candidate with the same name on the ballot could confuse voters. Our…

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had instructed his administration to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the US Senate race in Alaska if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that voters would be confused because two Republicans on the ballot have similar names. The legal battle is ramping up questions over whether Trump will accept a potential midterms defeat.

France 24 · 23 hrs ago

Israel has imposed widespread closures across the occupied West Bank and displaced residents following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that killed two Israeli soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the attack near Hebron and instructed security forces to immediately cordon off the city. Morgan Ayre reports.

France 24 · 1 day ago

Against this backdrop of heightened tensions, France’s far-right National Rally is holding its annual congress in Orléans, south of Paris, where it is expected to officially launch Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign and re-elect Jordan Bardella as party leader. Thousands of supporters are expected to attend, while a major counter-demonstration has been organised against racism, fascism and imperialism. Local…

France 24 · 1 day ago

Ukraine has regained a "stable" connection to the Starlink and Starshield satellite communications systems, Kyiv's defence minister said on Saturday. Recent disruptions to the connection led to tensions with Washington over the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army's operations.

France 24 · 1 day ago

Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago

Visit by train over New Yalu River Bridge marks North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year Kim Jong-un has travelled to China over a newly opened bridge marking the North Korean leader’s first known trip abroad in more than a year, South Korean officials have said. A government source told the Yonhap news agency on Saturday that Kim had arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong, in…

The Guardian · 1 day ago

Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago

Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.

NPR · 1 day ago

France will deploy 70,000 officers around the country. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland Tension was also high in the town of Orléans on Saturday as Marine Le Pen’s far-right, anti-immigration National Rally party gathers for its annual congress and the official launch of her presidential campaign. The police presence in the city has been stepped up as around 5,000…

The Guardian · 1 day ago

Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Al Jazeera · 1 day ago