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Congress Donations Drop 75% Amid Broader Debate on Political Funding Transparency

The Indian National Congress reported a nearly 75 percent drop in disclosed political donations for the 2025-26 fiscal year, falling to Rs 130.69 crore from Rs 517.39 crore the previous year. This sharp decline has intensified scrutiny over the financial dependence of political parties on large corporate donors and electoral trusts.

Brussels Education Unions Schedule Major November Protest Over Funding and Reforms

Education unions in Brussels are preparing for a significant demonstration on November 17, 2026, targeting government austerity measures and controversial labor reforms. The mobilization, supported by the Christian trade union CSC and student organizations, aims to demand increased investment in French-speaking schools and halt policies that unions argue worsen teacher workloads and educational inequality.

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French far-right MP suspended in 'back to Africa' backlash

France's National Assembly voted Friday to sanction a far-right MP with a rare 15-day suspension and pay cut after he yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague, a clash that drew outrage across the political spectrum.

Imran Khan claims Pakistan PM Sharif had role in plot to kill him

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Friday accused his successor of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt.

Egypt's COP27 climate summit a 'watershed moment'

Leaders buffeted by the geopolitical crosswinds or war and economic turmoil meet in Egypt Monday at a climate summit tasked with taming the terrifying juggernaut of global warming.

G7 urges help for Ukraine, caution on China at German meet

The G7 foreign ministers on Friday vowed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia and urged caution towards China after two days of talks in Germany.

French far-right MP suspended over 'back to Africa' outburst

Imran Khan says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif involved in plot to kill him

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan accused his successor Friday of involvement in a plot to kill him as he recovered in hospital from gunshot wounds following an assassination attempt.

Trump signals 2024 run as Democrats brace for punishing midterms

Donald Trump is planning to ride a wave of Republican victories in next week's midterm elections by announcing a run for the presidency, US media reported Friday, as Democrats braced for a punishing night even in the most liberal corners of America.

Scholz spoke with dissidents before China visit: source

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with human rights lawyers critical of the regime in Beijing ahead of a controversial trip to China on Friday, a source in his entourage told AFP.

Russia says thousands removed from Kherson daily

Moscow was pushing ahead Friday with a civilian pullout from the Russian-occupied Kherson region amid a mounting Ukrainian counter-offensive, with President Vladimir Putin saying residents must be "removed" from danger zones.

World on 'precipice', says Pope as he meets grand imam in Bahrain

Pope Francis warned the world is on the edge of a "delicate precipice" and buffeted by "winds of war" as he held inter-faith talks with one of Sunni Islam's top leaders in Bahrain on Friday.

Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover

Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

FIFA rebuked over plea to World Cup teams to 'focus on football' in Qatar

FIFA has called on teams at the World Cup in Qatar to "focus on football" and stop "handing out moral lessons" in a message that received a sharp rebuke from Amnesty International.

German leader calls for equal trade ties in controversial China summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leaders in Beijing on Friday that Berlin expected equal treatment on trade as he tried to drum up greater economic cooperation despite growing distrust of the Asian superpower in the West.

Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years

The Dutch government has banned British conspiracy theorist David Icke from the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area of the European Union for two years over fears his presence could "disturb public order".

Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of attacks after peace deal

Tigrayan authorities on Friday accused Ethiopia's government of carrying out a drone strike on civilians, less than 48 hours after the warring parties signed a deal to end their bloody conflict.

Finnish PM cleared of misconduct in partying scandal

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was on Friday cleared of misconduct following an official inquiry after a leaked video showed the 36-year-old partying last August.

From pigs to TVs: Ukrainians despair at looting as Russia retreats

From the rubble inside Kupiansk town hall, Olena salvages a chair, a screen: little was left when the Russians withdrew from this northeastern Ukrainian town, fuelling widespread allegations of systematic looting.

Poland installs fence on Russian border to deter migrants

On the count of three, Polish soldiers use long spears to lift razor wire and attach it to posts at the Russian border, in a bid to prevent illegal crossings.

Stocks, oil prices rally on China hopes

Stock markets and oil prices rallied Friday on hopes China would roll back some of its economically-painful policies surrounding Covid.

Solomons handed water cannons, police gun shipments from China, Australia

Solomon Islands beefed up its police force's hardware with a donation on Friday of water cannons from China, days after it received guns from Australia.

Israel's Netanyahu launches talks on forming government

Veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu launched negotiations Friday with his ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies on forming what could be the most right-wing government in Israel's history, raising concerns at home and abroad.

Pope calls for global unity ahead of grand imam meeting in Bahrain

Pope Francis warned Friday the world is on the edge of a "delicate precipice" buffeted by "winds of war", during a trip aimed at bridging the gap between faiths.

Stock markets rise as China hopes boost Hong Kong

Asian and European markets rose Friday with Hong Kong leading the way fuelled by hopes China will roll back some of its economically painful zero-Covid policies.

Ex-Pakistan PM Khan recovering in hospital after assassination bid

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was recovering in hospital Friday after a gunman shot him in the leg, with his supporters vowing the assassination attempt will not derail his "long march" bid to return to power.

Seoul scrambles jets after detecting 180 N. Korea warplanes

South Korea's military scrambled stealth jets on Friday after detecting the mobilisation of 180 North Korean warplanes, Seoul said as it conducted large-scale joint air drills with the United States which have infuriated Pyongyang.

China's Xi, Scholz seek closer ties in controversial summit

Xi Jinping welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Beijing Friday, with both sides seeking to deepen economic cooperation on a trip that has prompted criticism over Berlin's growing reliance on an increasingly authoritarian China.

Jordan Bardella: heir of France's Le Pen at just 27

Jordan Bardella, a self-confident 27-year-old, looks set this weekend to confirm he is the rising star of France's far-right politics and the favoured heir to veteran leader Marine Le Pen.

Gentrification fuels ire in iconic Athens neighbourhood

The historic Athens district of Exarcheia has been a famed anti-establishment haven to some and a hideout for firebomb-wielding anarchists and drug dealers to others.

Germany's Scholz seeks closer ties in China visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told President Xi Jinping on Friday he wished to deepen economic cooperation, on a trip to Beijing that has prompted criticism over Berlin's heavy reliance on an increasingly authoritarian China.

N Korea fired artillery barrage overnight, Seoul says

North Korea fired an artillery barrage into a maritime "buffer zone" overnight, Seoul's military said Friday, after a record-breaking blitz of launches that included a failed intercontinental ballistic missile test.

Israel vote cements rise of extreme right

Israel's election this week cemented the rise of the country's extreme right, with firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir set to gain a powerful position in government.

Germany's Scholz arrives in China to boost economic ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing Friday seeking to bolster a vital economic relationship but facing criticism about his country's heavy reliance on a nation growing more authoritarian under Xi Jinping.

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