Adoption of 2026 budget in National Assembly increasingly uncertain
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After several days of intense debates in the National Assembly, the 2026 finance bill increasingly resembles a 'Frankenstein' budget, a patchwork of contradictory amendments complicating its final adoption. The executive, avoiding Article 49.3, faces strong opposition on measures like the surtax on multinationals and limits on sick leave. Lawmakers from all sides have adopted or suppressed key provisions, raising the risk of overall rejection.
New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections
The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.
Kaiser promises to close border with Bolivia and warns La Paz
30 अक्टूबर 2025 00:45South Africa ends load shedding and boosts rail services
30 अक्टूबर 2025 00:42Simón Levy denies detention in Portugal and reports assassination attempt in Washington
29 अक्टूबर 2025 22:13Criminal investigations falter before prosecutors' office closure
29 अक्टूबर 2025 22:01Halloween horrors spotlight South African challenges in 2025
29 अक्टूबर 2025 21:37Comelec: 27 contractors must explain campaign donations
29 अक्टूबर 2025 19:56Ségolène Royal publishes book and eyes left primary for 2027
29 अक्टूबर 2025 19:44Tinubu signs pardons instrument, excludes fraudsters and traffickers
Islamophobia charges roil New York City mayoral race
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is facing a wave of attacks invoking 9/11 and terrorism — from Republicans and, in some cases, Democratic figures — even as multiple late-October polls show him leading Andrew Cuomo in the Nov. 4 election.
Opposition rejects nearly all 2026 budget items
The opposition in Chile's Special Mixed Budget Commission rejected nearly all 2026 budget items on Wednesday, in an unprecedented move to force negotiations with the government. The rejection impacts key funding for ministries including Health, Education, and Housing, drawing criticism from officialists who call it election-driven. Discussions will resume in November after elections.
Trump says Constitution bars third term, tamping down 2028 speculation
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Aboard Air Force One on October 29, 2025, en route to South Korea, President Donald Trump said the Constitution is "pretty clear" that he cannot run again in 2028, after weeks of hints and a fresh push from ally Steve Bannon. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four elections, limits presidents to two terms.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.
Yale study finds Musk's politics cost Tesla over 1 million sales
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A Yale University study estimates that Elon Musk's partisan political activities since 2022 have reduced Tesla's U.S. sales by 1 to 1.26 million vehicles. The research highlights how Musk's actions alienated Democratic buyers, Tesla's core customer base, while boosting competitors' electric vehicle sales. Despite this, Tesla's focus on AI and autonomous technology offers potential recovery paths.
Simón Levy reports assassination attempt in Washington and denies Portugal detention
Businessman and former tourism undersecretary Simón Levy recounted an alleged assassination attempt on his life in Washington, D.C., from which he escaped unharmed in a bulletproof vehicle. Meanwhile, Mexico City's prosecutor's office confirmed his detention in Portugal due to two active arrest warrants. Levy rejected the official account and accused Morena-linked individuals of threats.
Pope Leo XIV marks Nostra Aetate’s 60th anniversary, reiterates Church’s rejection of antisemitism
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At a Vatican commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Leo XIV underscored the declaration’s enduring call to interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Church’s rejection of antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Justice minister Strömmer shaken by assault on Mohammad
Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer is shaken and upset after reading about the assault on Mohammad Aluaudt Allah. Four Nazis are charged in the attack. Strömmer emphasizes that no one in Sweden should fear violence due to foreign background.
Prabowo emphasizes total war on drugs at destruction event
President Prabowo Subianto attended the destruction of 214.84 tons of narcotics worth Rp29.37 trillion in Jakarta on October 29, 2025. He declared drugs as the biggest threat to the nation and called for synergy among all parties to eradicate them. The event marks one year of Prabowo's government with 49,306 drug cases handled by Polri.
Paris 2026 municipal elections show scattered start and possible rightward shift
Five months before Paris's municipal elections on March 15 and 22, 2026, the right is dividing following Renaissance's support for Pierre-Yves Bournazel over Rachida Dati. On the left, negotiations between socialists and ecologists for a single list are stalled over La France insoumise's involvement. After nearly 25 years of socialist governance, an alternation appears likely.