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Live: 'United Russia' dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack
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Live: 'United Russia' dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack

Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. Meanwhile, Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to to the massive drone attack on the Russian capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest upd...

US, China discuss opening an AI communication channel ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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US, China discuss opening an AI communication channel ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a mechanism to communicate over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday, as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting
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Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US. 

Macron and Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

Macron and Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

France 24 •

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US.

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

France 24 •

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US. 

Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections

Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections

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Germans headed to the polls today in two state elections - in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Exit polls suggest a dramatic loss for the Chancellor Freidrich Mertz's Christian Democratic Union party. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Jörg Taszman.

Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms

Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday described his CDU party's heavy losses in two regional elections as a "disaster", but vowed to push ahead with a reform drive. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in ​the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, exit polls showed, and also gained in strength in another election in Berlin. 

Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections

Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in ​state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, exit polls showed, boosting the far-right party’s national momentum as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz fights for political ​survival. In another election in the capital Berlin, the AfD also gained in strength.

Israeli settler and Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

Israeli settler and Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

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A suspected Palestinian gunman on Sunday shot dead an Israeli man near a West Bank settlement, according to Israeli officials. The gunman was located at a Ramallah hospital and arrested, police said. Elsewhere in the West Bank, Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian motorist who the military said was attempting to run them over. The flare up in violence came on the eve of the Jewish holy day of Yom...

AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote

AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote

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Two German states are heading to the polls today – in Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The far-right AfD party is expected to make further gains after securing a historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago, though it has no realistic path to power in Berlin. Sunday's vote is a key test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, one that could determine whether he can hold on to power. De...

Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Putin party to retain majority in first vote since full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Putin party to retain majority in first vote since full-scale invasion of Ukraine

France 24 •

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Putin’s party set to retain majority after Russia vote marred by cyberattacks, drones

Putin’s party set to retain majority after Russia vote marred by cyberattacks, drones

France 24 •

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones

France 24 •

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow

Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow

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Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, and it was marked by Ukrainian drone strikes at various areas - mainly Moscow. Details by Shirli Sitbon.

An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

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An Israeli settler has been fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel's military said it killed a man who attempted to ram his vehicle into troops elsewhere in the Palestinian territory. The news came as violence in the West Bank is escalating at a very rapid pace. “All Israeli military authorities involved with the West Bank have been warning the Israeli government that the situation i...

Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?

Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?

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The US has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could rapidly escalate. It comes after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The Houthis' lightning offensive seized swathes of Yemeni territory in recent weeks and has left hundreds dead. In the face of such attacks and with no support from its American ally, what are Saudi...