Trump urges new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ taking job: ‘Is this for you, Katie?’
The Guardian •

Trump urges new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ taking job: ‘Is this for you, Katie?’

Katie Zacharia had a rough start as she fumbled first press conference and faced questions from media about her professional backgroundUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has urged Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary, to “reconsider” taking the job after she faced intense scrutiny from news outlets, including the rightwing cable network Fox News.Speaking with reporters ou...

‘Is this for you, Katie?’: Trump urges new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ taking job
The Guardian •

‘Is this for you, Katie?’: Trump urges new press secretary to ‘reconsider’ taking job

Katie Zacharia had a rough start as she fumbled first press conference and faced questions from media about her professional backgroundUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has urged Katie Zacharia, his new White House press secretary, to “reconsider” taking the job after she faced intense scrutiny from news outlets, including the rightwing cable network Fox News.Speaking with reporters ou...

New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
The Guardian •

New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News

Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpieceUS politics live – latest updatesKatie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced intense scrutiny from news outlets including the rightwing cable network Fox News amid growing questions over her legal credentials.During an appearance on Fox on Friday – her fifth day as Donald T...

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests

The Guardian •

Abhijeet Dipke was detained before planned anti-government demonstrations in DelhiThe leader of the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) youth movement, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by police on Friday and then later formally arrested as authorities cracked down on fresh anti-government protests in the Indian capital.Dipke was detained before a planned Friday evening demonstration he had called in central ...

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader detained amid crackdown on protests

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader detained amid crackdown on protests

The Guardian •

Abhijeet Dipke was arrested ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations in DelhiThe leader of the Cockroach Janta party (CJP) youth movement, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by police from his home on Friday as authorities cracked down on fresh anti-government protests in the Indian capital.It came ahead of a planned Friday evening demonstration called by Dipke in central Delhi, urging supporters...

Zelenskyy slams Trump's diesel deal, says will help fund Putin’s war in Ukraine

Zelenskyy slams Trump's diesel deal, says will help fund Putin’s war in Ukraine

Times of India •

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concerns over the US diesel deal with Russia. He warned that this agreement could provide additional funds for Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Europe to increase support to Ukraine as missile attacks continue. The president requested significant financial assistance to maintain Ukraine's defense against R...

Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

France 24 •

A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.

Embattled new White House press secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

Embattled new White House press secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

France 24 •

A White House Press official said Friday Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney came under immediate scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.

'Finish what we started': After student protests, France braces for return of the Yellow Vests

'Finish what we started': After student protests, France braces for return of the Yellow Vests

France 24 •

An online movement against rising fuel prices has gained momentum ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations on October 17 with former Yellow Vest figures set to join the protests in support of high-school students. Some are drawing parallels between the latest action and the 2018 cost-of-living protests that rattled President Emmanuel Macron's first term in office.

Cost-of-living demonstrations to grip pre-election France

Cost-of-living demonstrations to grip pre-election France

France 24 •

After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations Saturday over the cost of living, setting up a potentially fraught period ahead of presidential elections next year. The prospect of the two movements merging, perhaps with outbreaks of violence, poses a big challenge to the government -- and an opportunity for far-left and far-right presidential candi...

India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital

India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital

France 24 •

Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a social media post. Dipke, 31, was detained shortly before a rally called by the online movement in the heart of New Delhi where hundreds of protesters marched on Friday evening, despite heavy security meas...

‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary

‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary

The Guardian •

Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza wins widespread praise around the worldCritics around the world have hailed the award-winning documentary NAZA as a “brilliant and harrowing” film that is “impossible to ignore”.NAZA, which is produced by the Guardian and details Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza, was released in UK cinemas this week and will be s...

‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: what the reviewers say about NAZA documentary

‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: what the reviewers say about NAZA documentary

The Guardian •

Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza receives widespread praise around the worldCritics around the world have hailed the award-winning documentary NAZA as a “brilliant and harrowing” film that is “impossible to ignore”.NAZA, which is produced by the Guardian and details Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza, was released in UK cinemas this week and will ...

Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia

Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia

France 24 •

Ukrainian ​President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations. At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did not want peace. He added that Ukraine was still experiencing disruptions to the Spac...

Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

The Guardian •

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White HouseEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House...

France braces for massive protests: Yellow Vests to join students on Saturday

France braces for massive protests: Yellow Vests to join students on Saturday

France 24 •

After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations on Saturday. The country's Yellow Vest movement – which eight years ago staged street protests against President Emmanuel Macron – has appealed to teachers, workers, pensioners and farmers, as well as students, in an online call spread through social media. The prospect of the two movements merging pos...