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Escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan leads to heavy human toll
18 octobre 2026
In eastern Afghanistan, a Pakistani airstrike killed a shepherd and five of his family members. Islamabad has sought to pressure the Afghan Taliban into acting against armed groups attacking Pakistan, but the bombings and diplomatic deadlock have raised fears of a protracted conflict.
Ukraine's increasingly powerful intelligence services worry its political leaders
17 octobre 2026
The war has revolutionized the Ukrainian intelligence community, just as it has been undermined by inter-agency rivalries. Its rising power has raised questions about civilian authorities' oversight of its activities.
Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea
17 octobre 2026
The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.
Morocco forms new government, but, except for women, very little changes
17 octobre 2026
Thirty-two ministers were sworn in before King Mohammed VI on Friday, October 16, but 40% of them were already in office. Women, meanwhile, lost ground in the government hierarchy.
Belgian police fire tear gas at protesters
17 octobre 2026
High school students have staged protests in recent weeks against higher university registration fees, but Interior Minister Bernard Quintin blamed the troubles on 'organized violence.'
Israeli settlers attack European diplomatic cars in West Bank and beat French mayor, say witnesses
17 octobre 2026
Cars from the French, Belgian and Polish missions had brought diplomats to visit Taybeh, a largely Christian village in the occupied West Bank, when settlers descended to stop Palestinians from gathering olives, witnesses said.
Ukraine grapples with Trump's betrayal
17 octobre 2026
Facing the prospect of defeat in the midterm elections on November 3, American President Donald Trump chose to sacrifice Ukrainian civilians, clinging to the illusion that buying Russian diesel will lower fuel prices at the pump in the US.
'Cockroach' party founder released from Indian police custody
17 octobre 2026
Abhijeet Dipke, 31, was detained on Friday in New Delhi as he headed to join a rally that the CJP protest movement had called in the capital's central Connaught Place district.
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'
17 octobre 2026
Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.
Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel
17 octobre 2026
Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
17 octobre 2026
Since Yemen's civil war flared back to life in July, the pro-Iran Houthis have repeatedly struck Saudi targets including Red Sea tankers, oil facilities and Riyadh's international airport, where 13 people were killed in a single attack last week.
French-German auto deal spares Stellantis but leaves Renault exposed
17 octobre 2026
To qualify for subsidies, vehicles must be produced in EU countries with at least 70% European components – a lower threshold than before, but one that could disadvantage the Renault brand.
War in Ukraine: Europe stands united behind Kyiv but must revisit how to finance its support
17 octobre 2026
Invited to the European leaders' summit in Brussels on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky, weakened by what he called the 'betrayal' of Donald Trump, asked his allies for an additional €70 billion in aid for the year 2027.
French navy seizes around 8.6 metric tons of narcotics, mainly cocaine
17 octobre 2026
The seizures were carried out in several operations across the Caribbean and the Atlantic this month, authorities said Friday. In a joint statement, the French military and a senior local official said the biggest bust resulted in five arrests in Martinique, a French overseas territory.
Macron criticizes 'very politicized' EU leader debate on migration at Brussels summit
17 octobre 2026
During an exchange at the summit, Poland, Italy and Denmark pushed for the adoption of a text that characterized irregular migration as a 'challenge' to societies. The proposed text also criticized initiatives that 'encourage' migrants to travel to Europe, a thinly veiled jab at...
Macron tells Le Pen to 'stay humble' ahead of French vote
16 octobre 2026
Without naming her directly, the French president criticized the far-right leader, who is the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election. Le Pen laid out plans to cut France's aid to Ukraine and its contribution to the EU during a visit to Brussels on the eve of an EU leaders summit.
White House press secretary out after less than a week
16 octobre 2026
Katie Zacharia's gaffe-filled stint came as US President Donald Trump flies around the country trying to boost Republican candidates ahead of midterm elections.
Israeli settlers attack US photojournalist covering West Bank violence
16 octobre 2026
Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer, was hospitalized, with doctors saying she had suffered from 'lacerations.' The Israeli police said it opened an investigation into the incident.
France and Germany unveil deal on future of car industry
16 octobre 2026
France and Germany have agreed to ease EU pollution rules for new cars and to let Britain count as 'made in Europe.' The pact will need backing from other EU states and the European Parliament to become law'
'The US is not doing so badly, despite Trump'
16 octobre 2026
The cost of living has remained high for a large portion of Americans, a situation that could have been avoided if the president had not ventured into disastrous economic and international policies, explains Nicolas Chapuis, Le Monde's New York correspondent, in his column.
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