A new Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism, with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from far-right leader Marine Le Pen, to the far-left’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to make the cost of living the defining issue of their campaigns.
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
Donald Trump Jr and his wife have said a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid for two nights of their wedding celebrations as an “extraordinarily generous gift”.
Trump’s announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.
A giant wave now covers part of the Vatican Apostolic Library’s historic façade as the Vatican opens a new exhibition exploring the power of water.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
Demonstrators blocked oil tanker routes and roads in six provinces on the second consecutive day of unrest over a 25-40% fuel price rise, as more than 50 MPs signed a demand to question the energy minister.
Beijing sees a battle with America for technology supremacy.
Researchers say early warnings must be matched with financial and practical support to help vulnerable pastoralists prepare for drought.
Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists’ homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government’s “My Family is Safe” operations, Turkey’s justice minister said. More than 60 people were arrested, according to the state news agency, in raids condemned by human rights…