Explainer-What you need to know about France's political crisis

Explainer-What you need to know about France's political crisis
Explainer-What you need to know about France's political crisis

Explainer-What you need to know about France's political crisis
French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power

French Socialists pledge tax hikes on super rich if they take power
French far-right accelerates recruitment drive with Macron government on brink

French far-right accelerates recruitment drive with Macron government on brink
Canadian PM says he spoke to Trump on Monday, had good conversation

Canadian PM says he spoke to Trump on Monday, had good conversation
Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs

Trump says his administration will ask Supreme Court for expedited ruling on tariffs
France's far-right RN urges snap elections

France's far-right RN urges snap elections
World Bank urges fresh push on economic threat of pollution

World Bank urges fresh push on economic threat of pollution
France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections

France's far-right RN says it is getting ready for potential snap elections
Merz promises debt relief for municipalities ahead of electoral test

Merz promises debt relief for municipalities ahead of electoral test
EU to work on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine after war

EU to work on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine after war
French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes

French finance minister sees no risk of financial crisis, despite political woes
Argentina's Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car

Argentina's Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car
Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says

Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
Macron, referring to French market slump, says France is solid -spokesperson

Macron, referring to French market slump, says France is solid -spokesperson
France plunges back into crisis after PM Bayrou's confidence-vote backfires

France plunges back into crisis after PM Bayrou's confidence-vote backfires
Ambani son's wildlife centre faces probe into allegations of animal mistreatment

Ambani son's wildlife centre faces probe into allegations of animal mistreatment
'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says

'Inconceivable' for French Socialists to back PM Bayrou in confidence vote, Faure says
French PM Bayrou says he will request confidence vote from parliament

French PM Bayrou says he will request confidence vote from parliament
Bolsonaro's defense says drafted asylum request not evidence of flight risk

Bolsonaro's defense says drafted asylum request not evidence of flight risk
Brazil's Bolsonaro drafted Argentina asylum request, police allege

Brazil's Bolsonaro drafted Argentina asylum request, police allege
Lula, Macron discuss US tariffs, Mercosur-EU deal in phone call

Lula, Macron discuss US tariffs, Mercosur-EU deal in phone call
Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine

Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on Ukraine
Brazil is open for business, Lula says at Chinese factory opening

Brazil is open for business, Lula says at Chinese factory opening
Indonesia unveils 2026 budget with lower deficit, targets fiscal balance within three years

Indonesia unveils 2026 budget with lower deficit, targets fiscal balance within three years
Brazil Supreme Court justice Moraes requests Bolsonaro's trial to be scheduled

Brazil Supreme Court justice Moraes requests Bolsonaro's trial to be scheduled
Hungarian opposition leader accuses Russia of political interference

Hungarian opposition leader accuses Russia of political interference
Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister

Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister
Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit

Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit
Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right

Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right
Russia allows transfers from foreigners' blocked accounts as part of asset swaps

Russia allows transfers from foreigners' blocked accounts as part of asset swaps
Brazil's Bolsonaro appeals house arrest order

Brazil's Bolsonaro appeals house arrest order
India PM Modi to visit China on Aug 31 for SCO summit, Indian TV channels report

India PM Modi to visit China on Aug 31 for SCO summit, Indian TV channels report
Zambia hopes to get extra $145 million from IMF programme extension

Zambia hopes to get extra $145 million from IMF programme extension
'There is no money': Argentina's Milei vetoes pension boost passed by Congress

'There is no money': Argentina's Milei vetoes pension boost passed by Congress
Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion US tariff blow, PM Ishiba says

Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion US tariff blow, PM Ishiba says
Senegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding

Senegal unveils recovery plan to rely on domestic funding
Countries with no trade deal will hear from US by midnight, White House says

Countries with no trade deal will hear from US by midnight, White House says
Trump again slams Fed chair Powell after rates hold

Trump again slams Fed chair Powell after rates hold
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Analysis-Ukraine's huge financing gap set to widen as war heats up and reforms stall

Analysis-Ukraine's huge financing gap set to widen as war heats up and reforms stall
Over 60 rights groups call on France's Macron for reparations to Haiti

Over 60 rights groups call on France's Macron for reparations to Haiti
Angola says death toll from fuel hike protests rises to 22

Angola says death toll from fuel hike protests rises to 22
US, China tariff truce holds for now but US says Trump has final say

US, China tariff truce holds for now but US says Trump has final say
UK PM Starmer recalls cabinet to discuss Gaza peace plan

UK PM Starmer recalls cabinet to discuss Gaza peace plan
Angola fuel hike protests turn violent, local media report

Angola fuel hike protests turn violent, local media report
Modi announces $565-million credit line for debt-plagued Maldives

Modi announces $565-million credit line for debt-plagued Maldives
Brazil VP hails 'good' and 'fruitful' conversation with Lutnick on tariffs

Brazil VP hails 'good' and 'fruitful' conversation with Lutnick on tariffs
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil