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Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?
Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.
Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections
The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.
Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?
Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.
Palestinian citizens of Israel fear they’re next target if far-right wins
Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.
Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls
Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.
Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region
Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.
South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom
Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.
US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid
Countries also urge Sudan's warring parties to 'lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance'.
Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta
Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta