Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of force that critics say would be a “licence to kill” for police and gendarmes. In July, deputies in the National Assembly approved the bill which says that any police official who uses force is assumed to have acted legally when using their weapon. It now faces a vote in the Senate. Politicians, rights groups and other activists joined the Paris demonstration, among them Mathilde...

The 70-year-old leader took office 16 months ago with promises to reignite an economy stalled for years

Donald Trump said he was in “deciding mode” over the Iran war as Tehran conveyed conditions to Washington for restarting negotiations.

Former president Barack Obama has criticised Donald Trump's decision to ban three news outlets from the White House, calling the move "unimaginable".

Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: Cunha’s goal rescues a point but scrutiny will increase on Michael Carrick after another poor result

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution

Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: Cunha’s late strike salvaged a draw for Michael Carrick’s side after a woeful performance at Craven Cottage

European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could escalate its actions against NATO countries in the coming months, although Baltic security chiefs say there is no evidence of an imminent attack.Michal Koudelka, head of the Czech Republic’s BIS security service, told The Guardian...

Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon’s remarks come amid a sharp escalation in long-range attacks between Russia and Ukraine.

As majority of Americans say they think he lacks a plan to end the war, Trump returns to an apocalyptic threat

Australia bans card payment surcharges from Oct 1: Here's What the RBA changes meanIn a major update, Australians will no longer be hit with pesky card payment surcharges starting October 1, bringing a massive win for everyday shoppers and diners. Driven by sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank...

Concerns have been raised over the conservation of large mammals in the wildlife reserve

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy. Exit polls by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5 per cent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – the lowest result ever since World War II for the party in any state. The...

German voters have delivered a fresh setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in two key regional elections.

Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has levied an additional fee alongside property tax. It is being called the ‘software charge’, applicable for residential and commercial properties in the city.

McIlroy finished tied second as 2025 US Open champion JJ Spaun took victory at the BMW PGA Championship

Editorial: The Independent’s promotion of the disruptors, leaders and activists fighting the climate crisis shows the power of positive action – and the need to take on vested interests

Meloni told the youth wing of her nationalist conservative Brothers of Italy party that the measure would also make Italian language lessons compulsory for parents of foreign students having "serious difficulties integrating into the school system."

Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations secretary general after her campaign struggled to gain support among Security Council members.Bachelet, 74, announced her withdrawal in an Instagram video on Saturday, saying: “I will now...

‘There are few places on this planet where we can simply be together and be present,’ Oscar winner told National Theatre crowd

Four people were killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv region as Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.