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France: Can the left unite behind a single candidate?
Oct 11, 2026

France: Can the left unite behind a single candidate?

Five candidates are vying to lead France's social-democratic left in the 2027 presidential election, with a cyberattack disrupting the primary vote. Can the left unite behind one candidate? We discuss this with our guest Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Aston University.



India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests
Oct 11, 2026

India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests

Leaders of India's online "cockroach" movement pledged on Sunday to continue their campaign against the election commissioner, hours after they were released from detention as authorities sought to thwart a major demonstration. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.


Ethiopian official promises change in Tigray after troops retake regional capital
Oct 11, 2026

Ethiopian official promises change in Tigray after troops retake regional capital

A former Tigray leader now advising Ethiopia’s prime minister has promised a “visible change” in the region


Strike on Riyadh: What options for the Saudi-led coalition?
Oct 11, 2026

Strike on Riyadh: What options for the Saudi-led coalition?

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war. Riyadh backs the internationally recognised government against the Houthis, who captured swathes of the Red Sea coastline in a lightning offensive last month. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed a firm response, but what options are on the table? We discuss this with Dr Nawaf Obaid, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of War Studies at King's College London.


New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire
Oct 11, 2026

New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

US President Trump said Sunday via social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed the agreement, but Zelensky later confirmed new Russian strikes to a Ukrainian powerplant. Additional reports suggest at least 5 have been killed and other civilians injured in strikes in the cities of Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk.


Japan stands by rule of law as US slaps sanctions against ICC
Oct 11, 2026

Japan stands by rule of law as US slaps sanctions against ICC

Japan will continue to stand behind the International Criminal Court based on its unwavering belief that the rule of law is important, its top government spokesman said Sunday, expressing “deep concerns” about U.S. sanctions on the entity. The sanctions “run counter to Japan’s position,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Minori Kihara said on a TV program, echoing


Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
Oct 11, 2026

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant

It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.


Strike on Riyadh: Trump signals US could join action against Houthis
Oct 11, 2026

Strike on Riyadh: Trump signals US could join action against Houthis

The assault on Riyadh's airport drew condemnation from the United Nations and world leaders including US President Donald Trump, who said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis.


Oct 11, 2026

Oval Office spat to public rebukes: A timeline of Trump-Zelenskyy ties

Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.


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