News
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of treason during a halted march by the INDIA bloc, after police detained dozens of MPs, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The confrontation underscores rising tensions between the ruling BJP and a unified opposition ahead of upcoming elections.
News
A coalition of environmental groups handed in more than 132,000 signatures, triggering a nationwide referendum to ban the construction of new nuclear power stations in Switzerland. The initiative tops the domestic news agenda as the country debates its energy future alongside other high‑profile legal and scientific issues.
News
Since late September, French high schools have been shut down by student blockades, prompting clashes with police and over 6,500 arrests. The unrest reflects deep grievances over school funding, inequality and deteriorating facilities, while the government faces mounting political pressure.
News
Police and the Finnish Defence Forces carried out a coordinated operation in the town of Virolahti, close to the Russian border, on Tuesday. Authorities provided no details, prompting speculation about security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.
News
Former President Donald Trump suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego at a campaign rally, prompting sharp criticism from California officials. The White House pushed back, saying the comments were mischaracterised and did not advocate an attack.
News
Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a second‑round presidential vote. The contest pits the left‑wing government against a resurgent far‑right led by the former president’s son, amid shifting congressional dynamics and judicial disputes.
News
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is under intense pressure after the removal of millions of voters from the rolls, prompting mass demonstrations, arrests of opposition leaders, and a debate over the commission’s legal immunity. Courts in Delhi are hearing petitions that could reshape the authority of India’s election watchdog.
News
Pedro Sánchez dissolved the Cortes Generales and set a November 29 poll, citing a housing crisis and a bid to curb the far‑right. The move reshapes the political landscape ahead of a 54‑day campaign.
News
Students across France have staged simultaneous blockades of hundreds of high schools, demanding better conditions and lighter workloads. The protests turned violent when a teenager lost a hand while handling a safety device, raising concerns over escalation.
News
Kemi Badenoch said the government’s new air‑defence programme, branded Britannia Shield, is tailored to British threats and not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome. The Conservatives have pledged £10 billion for the system, prompting scrutiny over cost and capability.
News
Two commercial ships were hit by unmanned aerial vehicles in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone on Tuesday, sinking one Turkish‑owned grain carrier and leaving the crew of the other vessel stranded. Bulgaria convened an emergency cabinet meeting, while Kyiv attributes the attacks to Russia.
News
Ukraine’s armed forces said Russian forces suffered more than 1,500 killed, plus the loss of tanks and rocket launchers on Oct. 6. The same day a drone strike ignited Russia’s largest oil depot near Moscow, while the hryvnia hit a record low against the dollar.