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"Ex-PM urges Macron to call snap election amid France’s escalating political turmoil"

"Ex-PM urges Macron to call snap election amid France’s escalating political turmoil"

Édouard Philippe Advocates Early Elections Amid France’s Political Stalemate Édouard Philippe, former French prime minister and a onetime supporter of Emmanuel Macron, has expressed support for early presidential elections, citing the severity of the nation’s political turmoil. Philippe, a prominent centre-right figure seen as a possible successor to

"Venezuela braces for possible Trump-led regime shift: ‘We are prepared if it occurs’"

"Venezuela braces for possible Trump-led regime shift: ‘We are prepared if it occurs’"

The mayor of Caracas arrived at one of the city’s busiest subway stations dressed in a camouflage T-shirt, identifying herself as a dedicated defender—and delivering a defiant statement. “They act as if they control the world,” Carmen Meléndez said, referring to the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure

"Far right grows angry and vocal as its influence declines, says Sunder Katwala on race and patriotism"

"Far right grows angry and vocal as its influence declines, says Sunder Katwala on race and patriotism"

Despite these tensions, Katwala remains optimistic. He points to the diversity of Dartford as evidence that many communities coexist peacefully in modern Britain. The town’s celebrations—Saint George’s Day, VE Day, the Euros—reflect a shared sense of belonging that transcends political divides. "People can take pride

"Gaza's devastation: The toll of Israel’s two-year military offensive"

"Gaza's devastation: The toll of Israel’s two-year military offensive"

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached its third year, marking the longest military engagement for Israel since the 1948 war that resulted in the nation’s establishment. A significant portion of the casualties resulting from Israel’s operations in the region have been civilians, with the death toll surpassing

"US Jews shift away from Zionist unity as new perspectives arise | Shaul Magid"

"US Jews shift away from Zionist unity as new perspectives arise | Shaul Magid"

Two years have passed since the tragic events of 7 October 2023, an incident that deeply affected Jewish communities worldwide more than any other since Israel’s founding. For Jews, it was devastating. For Israel, it was a profound humiliation. The founding vision of a Jewish state was built on

"Pope Leo embarks on first foreign visit to Turkey and Lebanon"

"Pope Leo embarks on first foreign visit to Turkey and Lebanon"

Pope Leo’s First Foreign Visit Will Be to Turkey and Lebanon Pope Leo will travel to Turkey and Lebanon later this year, where he is expected to call for peace in the Middle East, according to an announcement from the Vatican. Elected in May following the death of Pope

Myanmar military's paraglider bombing kills 20 protesters

Myanmar military's paraglider bombing kills 20 protesters

At least 20 people were killed and dozens more injured in central Myanmar after military forces carried out an aerial assault using explosives launched from paragliders during a protest on Monday night. The strikes targeted Chaung U, in the Sagaing region, and occurred twice during a public holiday. Myanmar has