Australian appeals court denies Erin Patterson bid and removes parole eligibility
Victoria's Court of Appeal upheld three murder convictions and replaced a 33-year non-parole period with life imprisonment without parole.
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Swedish Parliament to Vote on Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist for Prime Minister
Speaker Andreas Norlén scheduled a November 3 vote on a proposed five-party centrist government amid a prolonged coalition deadlock.
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Haiti Sets July and October 2027 Dates for National Elections
The provisional electoral council scheduled a first round for July 18 and a runoff for October 4 amid severe security and displacement pressures.
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Israelis vote for a new Knesset as regional war shapes the ballot
The parliamentary election is unfolding amid conflict with Iran, economic pressure and debate over Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, with consequences extending beyond Israel.
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Chris Brown receives suspended sentence over London nightclub attack
A London court imposed an eight-month custodial term suspended for one year after the singer pleaded guilty to affray over a 2023 assault on music producer Abe Diaw.
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Paris march draws 110,000 by police count before clashes at route’s end
The capital’s demonstration formed part of nationwide rallies over purchasing power and public services, with unions reporting a much higher turnout.
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Thousands march in Orléans against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally congress
Labor unions, left-wing parties and student groups organized a peaceful counter-demonstration as the far-right party gathered for its presidential campaign push.
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French cost-of-living protests draw hundreds of thousands as late clashes trigger mass arrests
Government and union turnout estimates diverged sharply after largely peaceful daytime marches gave way to confrontations in several cities.
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Italian cities tighten security as cost-of-living demonstrations return
More than 10,000 people marched in Milan while authorities across Italy used searches and large police deployments after the previous weekend’s disorder.
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Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sworn in as Quebec premier with minority PQ government
The Parti Québécois leader formed a 23-member cabinet and assigned independence and immigration to Deputy Premier Catherine Gentilcore after falling short of a legislative majority.
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Egypt's Sisi Says He Will Leave Office When Term Ends in 2030
The Egyptian president called his departure settled and said the constitution would not be changed to extend his tenure.
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No Kings Demonstrations Shift Toward Early-Voting Mobilization
More than 3,000 US actions combined protest messages with marches to polling places, ballot drop-offs and voter information ahead of the midterms.
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Shops looted across French cities during cost-of-living demonstrations
Retailers in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities were attacked on October 17 as violence broke out on the margins of authorized protests over living costs.
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Fire devastates historic Limoges city hall after protest violence
The building's belfry collapsed and much of its roof was destroyed after masked people reportedly entered the city hall during unrest following a cost-of-living demonstration.
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Mass protests across France draw hundreds of thousands as violence erupts
Officials counted 550,000 demonstrators while organizers reported 800,000; unrest and property damage were reported in several major cities.
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Cockroach Janata Party founder released after New Delhi detention
Abhijeet Dipke left police custody one day after he was detained while heading to a protest challenging India’s election authorities.
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Lyon tourist office kiosk burned during cost-of-living protest
Firefighters reached the Place Bellecour building after police dispersed violent groups that officials said had obstructed the emergency response.
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex offences
The former Northern Irish politician was convicted of 18 offences against two women who were children at the time, including one count of rape.
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Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan execution after widespread opposition
The US president said the scheduled firing-squad execution would proceed but would not be broadcast, reversing a plan announced by the defense secretary.
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Ukrainian suspect goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream explosions
A Hamburg court is hearing charges against Serhii K. over the 2022 pipeline sabotage, a case carrying legal and political consequences for Germany's Ukraine debate.
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Delhi court remands two youth-party leaders after restricted protest
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were ordered held for five days after crossing barricades at Jantar Mantar during protests over voter rolls.
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Eight injured in Incheon shopping-mall stabbing as police detain suspect
One victim was reported in life-threatening condition after an attack across several floors of a retail complex west of Seoul.
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Hungarian parliament repeals most provisions of Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ law
Lawmakers retained protections against explicit and violent material for minors while removing restrictions on depictions of sexual and gender diversity.
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ICE shooting of man with child in New York car sparks protests
New York officials demanded answers after a federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man during an enforcement operation in Marble Hill.
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