Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
Ukraine and Russia are taking the war underground as drones saturate the battlefield
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week heralded the success of Operation Veles, during which Kyiv sent troops deep into a disused gas pipeline in the Kupiansk region to confront Russian troops. These underground tactics, which Russian forces have been using for more than two years to slip past Ukrainian lines, are giving Kyiv a new…
US Midterms: Texas Democrat Talarico holds last rally ahead of vote
Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico held a final rally Monday ahead of US midterm elections on November 3. His race against Republican Ken Paxton could determine which party holds a majority in the Senate. If Talarico wins, it will be the first time a Texas Senate seat’s turned blue since 1988.
Tents return to Lisbon square after Portugal protest victory
Portugal’s housing protesters celebrate a court victory in Lisbon, allowing activist Renata Cambra to set up a tent in Rossio Square.
US midterm elections: Over 58 million Americans cast early ballots
How powerful is US President Donald Trump? That’s the question pollsters have been asking in the lead-up to the midterm elections. Polls have opened in dozens of US states in what is widely considered a referendum on Donald Trump. Most polls suggest Democrats will take back the House of Representatives, but could they also take…
US midterms: Talarico seeks to break Democrats' 30-year losing streak in Texas
In Texas, Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading the polls ahead of a high-stakes US Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton. The contest is one of the most closely watched battles of the midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to end a 30-year losing streak in the state. FRANCE 24’s Andrés Espinal reports from Austin, Texas.
Brazil keeps a close eye on US midterm elections
Brazil is keeping a close eye on the US midterm elections. Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, relations between Brasilia and Washington have grown increasingly tense. On the economic front, aggressive trade policies have subjected Brazilian imports to some of the steepest tariffs globally, exacerbating friction with the Trump administration. FRANCE 24’s correspondent…
Africa's El Nino readiness: From early warning to early action
The intensifying El Nino weather phenomenon has divided Sub-Saharan Africa along extreme meteorological lines, precipitating a dual crisis. East Africa faces severe flooding and Southern Africa suffers from parched droughts. Modern climate science successfully anticipates these environmental shocks months in advance.
‘Vile terrorist attack’: Russia bombs Ukraine aid centre
A Russian “double tap” strike on a Ukrainian school being used as an aid distribution has killed at least 31 people, according to local authorities, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dubbing it a “vile terrorist attack”.
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.
