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.
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.
A former Tigray leader now advising Ethiopia’s prime minister has promised a “visible change” in the region
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.
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 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
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
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.
Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.