Friday, October 2, 2026
Top party leadership and donors abandon Maine candidate as a string of disturbing accusations and past scandals come to light.
Marine Le Pen has officially declared her candidacy for the 2027 French presidency, vowing to appeal a recent conviction regarding EU funds while promising a new era for the nation.
Eighteen people were wounded in a double-bombing in central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, underscoring the persistent threat posed by extremist groups in the post-Assad era.
The Paris appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds, but the ruling effectively clears the way for her to seek the presidency in 2027.
Marine Le Pen faces a critical court verdict that will determine if she is legally permitted to run for the French presidency or if the judicial system will effectively sideline the leading candidate.
The Trump administration is replacing ineffective, dependency-creating aid models with bilateral agreements that prioritize American strategic interests and require recipient nations to invest in their own healthcare systems.
President Trump confirmed he contacted FIFA leadership to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, a move that resulted in the striker being cleared to play despite widespread criticism from international football bodies.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology after facing sharp criticism for making lewd comments about female celebrities during a podcast appearance.
The Punjab government's new legislation imposing harsh penalties for sacrilege against the Sikh holy scripture has drawn sharp criticism from the Akal Takht, which claims the state is encroaching on religious autonomy.
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary with patriotic displays and a speech from President Trump, even as extreme weather caused power outages and event cancellations across several states.
President Trump is set to headline a spectacular 250th anniversary celebration in Washington D.C. featuring record-breaking fireworks and military flyovers, brushing aside predictable criticism from political opponents.
Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential election, marking a significant victory for the right as she prepares to take office with a mandate to restore order and security.