The Trump coalition is shattered – what will Republicans do now?

  Getty Images Republicans are in soul-searching mode after the coalition that powered Donald Trump to three straight presidential nominations imploded in spectacular fashion in the 2026 midterms. The stunning election defeat immediately raised questions about the party’s future post-Trump. But there are no easy answers as Republicans face the choice of doubling down on … Read moreThe Trump coalition is shattered – what will Republicans do now?

Four things we learned this week about 2028 White House race

Reuters Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican Vice-President JD Vance Ballots are still being counted in the US midterm elections but the political landscape is already pivoting to the 2028 White House race. Buoyed by major gains in Congress, Democrats will have momentum as they prepare for the contest to succeed President Donald Trump. But … Read moreFour things we learned this week about 2028 White House race

Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a 3-0 win at 10-man Valencia. Reigning champions Barca visit Atletico Madrid, third, on Sunday, aiming to move back clear of the chasing pack. Jose Mourinho’s Madrid largely dominated at Mestalla Stadium on … Read moreReal Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with La Liga leaders Barcelona

More than 140,000 rally as new protests against rising costs sweep France

Tens of thousands of people have protested across France for a fourth consecutive weekend, in another show of anger against the government. About 146,000 people rallied across the country to protest against the rising cost of living on Saturday, including 46,000 in Paris, the Ministry of the Interior said. Unions put the figure at 250,000 … Read moreMore than 140,000 rally as new protests against rising costs sweep France

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before

Getty Images The Democratic Party has high expectations as it heads into these pivotal US midterm elections. A historically unpopular Republican president, an American public unhappy with the rising costs of food and bills, and months of favourable polls point to a good night for them on Tuesday. Democratic candidates lead in well over the … Read moreDemocrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before

Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election

Getty Images In the last weekend before the pivotal midterm elections, Donald Trump has made a final pitch to voters in hopes of keeping Republicans in control of the US Congress. Trump held rallies in Florida, Iowa and Kansas – states he won in past elections – in a sign of Republicans’ defensive stance in … Read moreTrump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election

France opens ‘attempted murder’ probe into petrol bomb attacks on police

Prosecutors in France have launched an investigation into attempted murder after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during protests in Paris, as video of an officer in flames provoked outrage. The probe announced on Sunday came after the Paris police prefecture said  several hundred rioters had attacked security forces with projectiles, including a Molotov … Read moreFrance opens ‘attempted murder’ probe into petrol bomb attacks on police

Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?

The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his country is open to apologising for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade but ruled out reparations, which campaigners have for years called for. Burnham wrote in an opinion article in The Guardian on Friday that Britain would also work on debt restructuring for the … Read moreBurnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?

Australian MP in critical condition after being hit twice by car in apparent attack

Helen Haines is well-known and well regarded as an anti-corruption campaigner Australian MP Helen Haines is in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a car twice in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as a “deliberate” act. The independent member for Indi, 65, was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital after she … Read moreAustralian MP in critical condition after being hit twice by car in apparent attack

French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

Targeted curfews across France contributed to a quiet night following a weekend of riots and looting across the country, the Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said. Curfews were introduced across parts of central Paris, including Place de la République, where protesters had gathered over the weekend, and the Les Halles shopping area. Other measures restricting … Read moreFrench cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

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