politics· 3h
Greece bans social media for children under 15 from 2027
Greece’s parliament approved a law barring children under 15 from accessing social media. The ban is due to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Spain’s top court orders voter list within five days
Spain’s Supreme Court ordered ministers Félix Bolaños and José Manuel Albares to submit a list of 163,020 people affected by the suspension of voting rights under the “law of grandchildren.” The court warned of possible fines or further legal action if they miss the five-day deadline.
politics· 8h
Tens of thousands rally in Belgrade ahead of Serbia vote
Tens of thousands joined a student-led rally in Belgrade ahead of Serbia’s early parliamentary election. The student list is challenging Aleksandar Vučić, with polls suggesting a close race.
politics· 19h
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edited speech.
politics· 12h
Lula and Bolsonaro tie at 50% in Brazil runoff poll
A poll puts Lula and Bolsonaro at 50% each, three days before Brazil’s presidential runoff. Bolsonaro narrowly led Lula in the first round.
politics· 14h
Trump Praises Controversial Ohio Campaign Video
An Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate’s video portraying his Democratic opponent as a liar has drawn criticism from Republicans. Trump praised the spot as “very powerful.”
politics· 2h
Leire Díez sues PP over AI video about judge
Leire Díez has sued the People’s Party over an AI-generated video that portrays her saying she hired men to target a judge. She is seeking its removal from social media and alleges defamation and digital identity impersonation.
politics· 53m
Kurum Calls Climate Change the Main Crisis at COP31 Meeting
Turkish Environment Minister Murat Kurum called climate change the main crisis at a COP31 media meeting in Istanbul. He said Turkey would share solutions and experience with the world.
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Macron restricts weekend protests in France
Emmanuel Macron announced restrictions on demonstrations after violent protests in France. The measures will allow only union-organized rallies, according to reports.
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Carney says Canada is open to Turkish defense deals
Mark Carney said Canada is open to both buying military capabilities from Turkey and building defense-industry partnerships. He said Canada could learn from Turkey’s defense industry experience.
politics· 11h
Calley Means resigns from Trump health adviser role
Calley Means has resigned from his senior advisory role in the Trump administration. The MAHA advocate cited entrenched forces in Washington while expressing respect for President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
politics· 13h
Leavitt comments on Zacharia’s five-day press secretary tenure
Karoline Leavitt commented on Katie Zacharia’s five-day stint as White House press secretary. Leavitt said she is helping Donald Trump find a replacement.
politics· 12h
Thousands Protest in Venezuela for Free Elections
Thousands joined Venezuela’s first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years, demanding free elections and other political changes.
politics· 2h
Emine Erdoğan links Uzbekistan visit to child welfare
Emine Erdoğan shared a video from her visit to Uzbekistan, saying she hopes it will support new steps for children’s welfare and strengthen solidarity between the two countries.
politics· 3h
Tobias Rausch considers leaving AfD secretary-general post
Tobias Rausch is considering giving up his AfD secretary-general post, citing the demands of his new role as president of Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament.
politics· 18h
Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Faces Drug and Money Laundering Charges
Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas has been charged with drug trafficking and money laundering. An indictment also names six other defendants, including several of her relatives.
politics· 5h
Spain orders removal of 8,318 tourist rental listings
Spain’s Consumer Ministry has told two platforms to remove 8,318 tourist rental listings advertised as seasonal rentals. Most of the listings are in Madrid and allegedly allow stays shorter than the 31-day minimum.
politics· 7h
Trump invokes law to expand U.S. oil capacity
Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities and expand domestic oil production, refining and logistics capacity.
politics· 3h
Milas mayor and 19 others are referred to court
Twenty suspects, including Milas Mayor Fevzi Topuz and his son, were referred to court in an investigation into alleged tender documents and work-experience certificates. Fifteen others were released after police questioning.
politics· 1d
Spain and Italy agree to end border checks
Spain and Italy will end reciprocal checks at their internal borders. The agreement includes stronger information sharing to support security in the Schengen area.
politics· 5h
Jean-Paul Huchon, former Île-de-France leader, dies at 80
Jean-Paul Huchon, who led the Île-de-France regional council from 1998 to 2015, has died at 80. The Socialist politician also served as chief of staff to Prime Minister Michel Rocard.
politics· 2d
Macron condemns foreign leaders’ comments on France
Emmanuel Macron condemned foreign leaders’ comments about the October 17 violence in France, calling them unacceptable and foolish. He appeared to allude to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu without naming them.
politics· 3h
CCI France chief urges shops to close during protests
CCI France chief Alain Di Crescenzo urged shopkeepers to close on Saturday during planned demonstrations and leave the response to police. He cited tensions among merchants after violence on October 17.
politics· 2h
Feijóo keeps potential governing deals with Vox open
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says his priority is to remove Pedro Sánchez from office and begin a new political stage in Spain. He also leaves open possible governing agreements with Vox.
politics· 2h
Students rally against Vučić ahead of Serbia election
Students rally against Aleksandar Vučić, campaigning on the choice between “Serbia or the mafia” and “freedom or slavery.” Their chances of unseating him remain uncertain.
politics· 2h
Fidan Says Israeli Violations Erode Global Trust
Hakan Fidan said Israeli forces’ violations in Gaza are eroding trust in the international system. He called for humanitarian access and protection for children to remain priorities.
politics· 5h
AfD falls to 26% as CDU/CSU closes gap to three points
The AfD fell to 26% while CDU/CSU rose to 23% in the ZDF Politbarometer, narrowing the gap to three points. The parties still lack a majority for a coalition.
politics· 14h
Macron will meet student groups on Friday
Emmanuel Macron will meet student organizations at the Élysée on Friday at 3 p.m. to hear their concerns and demands following protests marked by violence.
politics· 11h
DOJ Investigates Corey Lewandowski Over Government Role
The Justice Department is investigating former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski after a criminal referral from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. The inquiry concerns allegations that he profited from his government role.
politics· 19h
Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s praise of Putin
Downing Street rejected US envoy Steve Witkoff’s description of Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian.” The UK government said Putin was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Ukrainians and Russians.
politics· 1d
U.S. Accuses Canada of Midterm Election Interference
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa accused Canada’s government of seeking to interfere in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials rejected the allegations.
politics· 1d
Israeli Forces Detain Brad Lander in West Bank
Israeli forces detained Brad Lander and about 80 volunteers helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the West Bank. Lander said he was released after about three hours; other volunteers remained in custody.
politics· 5h
Most Germans oppose proposed Berlin coalition, poll finds
A poll finds that most Germans oppose a proposed coalition government in Berlin involving the Left, the Greens and the Social Democrats. Many SPD and Green supporters also reject the alliance.
politics· 4h
Poll projects Le Pen defeating Mélenchon in 2027 runoff
A Harris Interactive poll for M6/RTL puts Marine Le Pen ahead in the 2027 presidential race. It projects Jean-Luc Mélenchon would reach the runoff but lose to her by a wide margin.
politics· 4h
Fidan says Libya is close to a lasting solution
Hakan Fidan said Turkey is close to a lasting solution in Libya. He spoke at the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference and said efforts involve dialogue with parties in the east and west.
politics· 1d
Milei calls Spain’s Sánchez a “dictator” in Madrid
Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “dictator” during a visit to Madrid. Spain’s Foreign Ministry condemned the remarks as insults and interference in domestic affairs.
politics· 2d
Lula and Bolsonaro seek each other’s disqualification
Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have asked a court to annul each other’s candidacy ahead of the runoff, citing alleged misconduct on online services.
politics· 1d
New Mexico Sues Epstein’s Lawyer and Accountant
New Mexico’s attorney general sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer Darren Indyke and accountant Richard Kahn, accusing them of facilitating and concealing his crimes. The state seeks to block payments from Epstein’s estate while the case proceeds.
politics· 19h
Trump says Iran is trying to raise oil prices before midterms
Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to push up oil prices ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. He also claimed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded pre-conflict levels.
politics· 1d
Trump praises man who punched protester at campaign speech
Donald Trump praised a man who struck a protester during his speech. Several other protesters were escorted out.
politics· 1d
AfD plan would shift power from EU institutions to governments
The AfD proposes shifting decision-making power from EU institutions to national governments. Its plan also questions direct elections for the European Parliament and calls for a German vote on EU membership.
politics· 4h
Cevdet Yılmaz Says Summit Remarks Were Misrepresented
Turkey’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said his December 11, 2025, finance summit remarks were selectively quoted and turned into disinformation. He said the measure discussed concerned tax on gains from certain investment funds.
politics· 2d
Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother Draws Family Criticism
An ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother criticizes the Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate. Acton’s family has condemned the ad, whose responsibility is unclear.
politics· 2d
EU Arctic Plan Proposes Cable Linking Greenland to Europe
The European Commission’s Arctic strategy proposes a secure submarine cable connecting Greenland with mainland Europe. It also calls for stronger regional security and surveillance amid pressure from the United States and Russia and China’s growing presence.
politics· 22h
Germany Forecast to Gain €43.3 Billion in Taxes by 2030
Germany’s latest tax forecast projects €43.3 billion in additional revenue through 2030, including €4.1 billion more for the federal government in 2027. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil says savings are still needed and sees no new budget flexibility.
politics· 2d
Trump weighs turning White House press room into a pool
Trump has reportedly discussed converting the White House press briefing room into a pool, calling it his “last legacy.” The idea was reported by The New York Times.
politics· 3d
Zelenskyy meets US envoy Witkoff in Oslo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff and European leaders in Oslo. The talks aim to advance diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
politics· 2d
Romania elects Niculescu to end months of political deadlock
Romania’s parliament elected independent diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister, ending more than five months without a functioning government. His cabinet faces a fragile parliamentary backing.
politics· 9h
CSU convention highlights Söder’s challenges and personnel question
The CSU meets for its party convention amid political challenges and an unresolved personnel question. Its polling in Bavaria is relatively stable.
politics· 5h
Most Austrians support a joint EU professional army
A Gallup poll found 60% of Austrians view a European professional army positively. About three-quarters support an EU defense union.
politics· 2d
Trump’s Approval Hits Record Low Ahead of Midterms
Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, a record low, according to a new poll. Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the midterms, raising concerns for Republicans.
politics· 3d
Alberta voters reject independence referendum proposal
About 77% of Alberta voters backed remaining in Canada, while 23% supported starting the separation process, according to early results.
politics· 1d
Trump asks Supreme Court to resume Big Bend wall construction
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a pause on plans to build a border barrier in Texas’s Big Bend region.
politics· 1d
Le Pen gains support in French presidential poll
Marine Le Pen gained support in the first French presidential poll after recent unrest. She blamed President Emmanuel Macron’s government for the violence; a legal case could still hinder her candidacy.
politics· 1d
Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico
Neil Bush says he voted for Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s Senate race, citing concerns about Republican candidate Ken Paxton.
politics· 3d
Trump Announces $8 Billion in Aid for Farmers
Donald Trump announced $8 billion in one-time payments to support farmers during the harvest season amid high diesel costs.
politics· 3d
Italy plans to send 500 more soldiers to Milan
Italy’s government plans to deploy 500 additional soldiers to Milan after weekend riots. It is also considering curfews to prevent a repeat.
politics· 1d
Guido Heuer will stay for Saxony-Anhalt vote
CDU lawmaker Guido Heuer says he will remain in the chamber if AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund runs in Saxony-Anhalt’s upcoming minister-president election, opposing his party’s planned walkout.
politics· 2d
Italy sends 500 more troops to Milan after unrest
Italy will send 500 additional troops to patrol Milan through the end of the year. A new decree sets prison terms of up to five years and fines of up to €20,000 for violent participation in demonstrations, and allows preventive detention of minors.
politics· 2d
Polish lawmakers pass bills to ease abortion rules
Polish lawmakers passed two bills easing abortion restrictions. President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto the measures.