Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns | Freedom of the Press
Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media. Authorities have jailed reporters, seized control of opposition broadcaster Halk TV and blocked news websites. The government denies…
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine | Elections News
The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly. Published On 25 Oct 202625 Oct 2026 Bulgarians are voting in a presidential election amid the spread of Russia’s war on Ukraine to the…
Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests | Protests
Protests across Europe have again turned violent. Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs, cuts to public services and military spending. Officers used tear gas and batons as protesters erected barricades and…
Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ at Ohio rally for Democrats | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
Former US president says Trump ‘chose to make a series of bad decisions’, highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran. Published On 25 Oct 202625 Oct 2026 Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised the “cruelty and corruption” during President…
Trump lauds Melania over Russia-Ukraine localised ceasefire deal | Donald Trump News
US President Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump, saying she was ‘better than our professionals’ following her diplomatic efforts towards a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. Trump was casting his vote in the midterm…
Who are the candidates for the Brazilian election?
Brazilians will head to the polls on Sunday to vote for their next president. They are choosing between Brazil’s current left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned…
Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies | Elections News
The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right. Published On 24 Oct 202624 Oct 2026 Brazil’s presidential candidates Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro have rallied thousands…
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Earlier, a peaceful protester in Paris who gave her name as Zelie told the BBC people had taken to the streets because they were “really frustrated” and had been “suffering a lot” since Macron came to office. “They keep us…
Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden | Houthis News
Houthi missiles reportedly struck a number of targets in Yemen, including Aden’s airport and a coastguard base. Published On 24 Oct 202624 Oct 2026 Houthi fighters have launched a series of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and the seat of Yemen’s…
Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris
Police have clashed with protesters in Paris as some demonstrations in France turned violent on Saturday. A largely peaceful day of protests turned into unrest after nightfall, as protesters were seen throwing objects and fireworks at police. Around…