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Global populist setbacks meet Marine Le Pen’s French presidential bid
As right-wing populists suffer electoral defeats from Washington to Budapest, French front-runner Marine Le Pen faces a high-stakes presidential contest.
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European Aviation Faces Second Wave of Coordinated Bomb Hoaxes
At least 11 European flights faced emergency security protocols Thursday following a second wave of coordinated, malicious bomb hoaxes across the continent.
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France Paralyzed by Nationwide General Strike Following Budget Rejection
France faces a paralyzing general strike as unions and activists protest austerity measures following the rejection of the 2027 budget bill by lawmakers.
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Why Scientific Independence Is Essential for the Survival of Modern Democratic Institutions
EU science advisors warn that protecting independent research and shared facts is vital to defend democratic institutions from growing political interference.
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UK Overhauls Settlement Rules to Tie Permanent Residency to Income Levels
The UK has doubled the wait for permanent residency to 10 years for most foreign workers, while offering income-based tiers and exemptions for care workers.
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Metropolitan Police Detain Over 300 Demonstrators Outside US Embassy After Palestine Action Protests
Metropolitan Police arrested 325 people outside the US Embassy in London, pushing cumulative Palestine Action detentions past 4,000 ahead of a Supreme Court appeal.
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Europe’s Youth Surge: A Continent-Wide Revolt Against Economic Stagnation
Across Europe, young people are staging mass protests against economic instability, citing a collapsed social contract and generational wealth inequality.
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Northern Ireland Records Zero Homosexual Offence Pardons in Eight Years
Northern Ireland’s pardons and disregards scheme has issued zero pardons in eight years, prompting a Department of Justice review.
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France Deploys 70,000 Officers as Weekly Protests Collide With Halloween
Thousands of protesters joined demonstrations across France on Oct. 31, 2026, combining worker and student demands with Halloween celebrations under heavy security.
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Italy’s October 30 Strikes Bring New Clashes and Port Blockades
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni deploys troops as tens of thousands protest nationwide against the cost of living and military spending.
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UK Revokes Travel Authorization for Swedish Climate Academic Ahead of London Panel
Andreas Malm says his UK entry authorization was canceled ahead of a London panel appearance with a Palestine Action co-founder.
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Canada and EU Advance Associate Membership Talks Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen pushed Thursday in Montreal for Canada to become the bloc’s first associate member.
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February 2027 Departure Planned by ECB President Christine Lagarde
ECB President Christine Lagarde will step down early on February 7, 2027, sparking a high-stakes succession race ahead of the French presidential vote.
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Canada and EU Leaders Open Montreal Summit Amid Terminology Debate
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts EU leaders in Montreal to forge a new partnership, navigating member resistance over proposed associate membership terms.

