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Politics



Levens mayor leaves Les Républicains after 40 years to join Éric Ciotti’s party

After four decades of membership in Les Républicains, the mayor of Levens, Antoine Véran, has officially left the party to join the Union des Droites pour la République (UDR), led by Éric Ciotti. The decision comes just two months after his re-election as mayor of Levens,......

United States signals stronger pressure on Cuba amid rising diplomatic tensions

The United States has intensified its rhetoric toward Cuba, with senior American officials declaring that Washington is determined to push for political and economic change on the island amid growing bilateral tensions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba’s current economic and......

Macron endorses repeal of France’s colonial slavery laws

Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for repealing historical French colonial laws that once regulated slavery in overseas territories, describing their continued legal existence as incompatible with the principles of the French Republic. Speaking during a ceremony at the Élysée......

Ivory Coast reaffirms support for Morocco Sahara sovereignty

Ivory Coast has reiterated its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, including the Sahara region, following high-level talks held in Rabat between senior officials from both countries. The statement confirms Abidjan’s continued diplomatic alignment with Morocco on a long-standing regional......

Cyprus election signals shift as voters turn away from established parties

Cyprus is heading into a parliamentary election that could significantly reshape its political landscape, as growing public frustration over corruption and rising living costs boosts support for new political movements. While executive power in Cyprus remains with the presidency, the parliament plays......

Parliament approves expansion of electoral roll in New Caledonia ahead of provincial elections

France’s Parliament has approved an urgent reform expanding the electoral roll for New Caledonia’s upcoming provincial elections, just weeks before a crucial vote in the Pacific territory. The measure was passed after strong backing in both houses of Parliament, with a decisive vote in the......

Russia reaffirms support for Cuba amid rising U.S. pressure

Russia has announced that it will continue to provide strong support to Cuba, as tensions escalate between Havana and Washington following new actions taken by the United States government. Russian officials stated that Moscow rejects what it describes as increasing pressure from the United States,......

UK net migration nearly halves as immigration policies tighten

Long-term net migration to United Kingdom has nearly halved in 2025, driven by stricter immigration policies introduced in recent years, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to December, down......

Poland urges Ukraine to choose drone targets more carefully after Estonia interception

Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has called on Ukraine to select its targets "with greater discernment" during strikes on Russian territory, warning that imprecise drone operations risk creating security hazards for NATO member states. The statement follows the interception......

Colombia expels Bolivia’s ambassador in diplomatic retaliation

The Colombian government announced the expulsion of Bolivia’s ambassador from Bogotá in a move described as a reciprocal diplomatic response. The decision came only hours after Bolivian authorities expelled the Colombian ambassador, accusing her of interference in the country’s internal......

Germany proposes “Associated Member” status for Ukraine within the European Union

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine an “associated member” status within the European Union as the country continues its long path toward full EU membership. The proposal comes at a time when accession negotiations remain complicated by political and institutional......

U.S and Israel planned postwar iran leadership shift with ahmadinejad

The United States and Israel reportedly developed a secret plan during the early stages of the 2026 war with Iran aimed at reshaping the country’s leadership after the expected removal of supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The plan, described in intelligence-linked reporting, included the possible installation......

Sumud flotilla interception sparks diplomatic tensions after Israel operation

The interception of the Sumud flotilla in international waters has triggered a wave of diplomatic reactions across Europe and the Middle East. The maritime convoy, which was heading toward Gaza with humanitarian supplies, was stopped on 18 May 2026 during an Israeli naval operation carried out at approximately......

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