Cinema

VAT hike: Canal+ threatens to reduce its support for cinema

As the government drafts its 2027 budget, Canal+ is alarmed by a planned doubling of VAT on pay-TV. Boss Maxime Saada may slash film spending, threatening a sector it heavily bankrolls.

5 October 2026

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Spanish police remove over 3,000 migrants from Ceuta beach camp

Police dismantle a migrant camp on Ceuta’s Trampolín Beach, moving over 3,000 people from tents to a temporary reception centre for processing.

5 October 2026

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French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwide

Footage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide.

2 October 2026

Economy

France's borrowing rate keeps rising, hitting its highest level since 2002

The new rise in France's ten-year borrowing rate, now close to 5%, shows investors' mounting distrust of a public debt that keeps climbing.

1 October 2026

Europe News

UK PM Burnham to lay out 'options' for EU relations later this year

The country's divisive 2016 vote to leave the EU has once again been thrust under the spotlight this year amid mounting calls from leading Labour figures for Britain to re-enter the bloc.

29 September 2026

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Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover

Xi Jinping arrives in Maryland for a US state visit, greeted by Donald Trump in a ceremony with flags, military honours and a flyover.

24 September 2026

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Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower

French President Emmanuel Macron walked through Manhattan on Monday evening to meet US President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, ahead of the UN General Assembly.

22 September 2026

Focus

Tajikistan celebrates 35 years of independence

In partnership with The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

To mark the 35th anniversary, the country’s president, Emomali Rahmon, set out plans for economic growth, hydropower, investment, and a stronger international presence.

18 September 2026

Europe News

Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson asked to form government

Andersson had said she would seek an agreement involving the Social Democrats, Left Party, Centre Party and Greens.

18 September 2026

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Tajikistan at 35: A new chapter of independence

Partner content presented by The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

As Tajikistan marks 35 years of independence, the country looks towards a future shaped by peacebuilding, water security, technology and sustainable development.

16 September 2026

Europe News

Sweden’s centre-left holds three-seat lead in early results

With 176 seats versus 173, the centre-left bloc has a three-seat parliamentary majority in the preliminary allocation, according to the Swedish Election Authority.

14 September 2026

Europe News

Le Pen kicks off presidential election campaign amid party tensions

It comes amid reported friction between Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the president of the National Rally party.

13 September 2026

Europe News

AfD's Siegmund's comments on arms and 'remigration' spark controversy

Following his election victory, AfD lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, has sparked outrage with comments on the defence industry and migration.

12 September 2026

Europe News

Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of human rights activism

From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.

11 September 2026

Europe News

UK police open criminal probe into Reform UK over foreign funding

In a speech to the party's conference on Friday, Farage insisted Reform UK hadn't broken any rules or accepted "dodgy money".

10 September 2026

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

8 September 2026

Europe News

Reform UK reported to police over claims of illegal donations

An undercover sting by journalists posing as a wealthy American backer and his son was broadcast hours before the anti-immigration party's annual conference.

4 September 2026

Europe News

Former French President Hollande unveils plans ahead of 2027 election

Former French President Hollande published his newest book on Thursday, laying out 80 policy proposals. Despite his book somewhat resembling a manifesto, the former president maintains he will wait until December to decide whether to run.

3 September 2026

Tech News

Politicians are letting AI write speeches and laws without telling voters, study says

Researchers found AI-written text in up to 15% of parliamentary speeches in the UK and Sweden, with zero disclosure to voters.

3 September 2026

Focus

Kazakhstan enters a new political era

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan implemented a major parliamentary reform, replacing the former bicameral Parliament with a new unicameral legislature, the Kurultai. The new Parliament consists of 145 seats, with five parties securing representation.

1 September 2026