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Jean-Luc MĂ©lenchon raises Ukraine peace deal in campaign speech
Published: November 7, 2026 21:04
The radical-left French presidential candidate said Ukraine conflict could not be settled by granting territorial concessions without consulting the people concerned.
Israeli president tasks Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main opponent, with forming government
Published: November 7, 2026 20:34
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief who led the opposition to incumbent Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu in the elections, will have 28 days to form a government.
Ukrainian war orphans' long road to healing: 'We don't talk to him about his parents' death. We wait for him to ask questions'
Published: November 7, 2026 19:00
Thousands of Ukrainian children, whose parents were killed in the war, have been cared for in public orphanages with a post-Soviet structure, by foster families, or by non-profit organizations that have tried to heal their psychological wounds.
French high school protests: Tensions rose where students resumed blockades after midterm break
Published: November 7, 2026 18:00
Blockades have continued at a core group of high schools across France, with confrontations between students, parents, teachers, principals and law enforcement becoming more frequent.
'Everything must change,' MĂ©lenchon tells supporters at rally
Published: November 7, 2026 17:18
The radical left presidential candidate accused Emmanuel Macron of presiding over a 'dark end to his reign' and said that the far right under Marine Le Pen had 'no idea other than racism.'
France probes if bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'
Published: November 7, 2026 17:13
Dozens of commercial flights in Europe were targeted by false threats over the past week.
Poland says at least five killed in shooting in Krakow's historic center
Published: November 7, 2026 17:12
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is heading to Krakow following a shooting on Saturday that killed at least five people.
2027 French presidential election: Centrists and right speculate over Christine Lagarde's motives
Published: November 7, 2026 14:42
The early resignation of the president of the European Central Bank was met with cautious public praise and private skepticism.
Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Published: November 7, 2026 12:49
The 40-year-old quietly retired from his tennis playing career last month.
Jean-Luc MĂ©lenchon puts Gaza at heart of foreign policy proposals, sidelines Ukraine
Published: November 7, 2026 11:30
The radical-left La France Insoumise party is calling for the end of the two-state solution and proposes suspending the association agreement between Israel and the European Union in its presidential manifesto published on Friday, November 6.
Are social media platforms censoring France's protest movement?
Published: November 7, 2026 11:01
Users whose videos were removed or whose views dropped have accused platforms of deliberately suppressing their content under political pressure. While difficult to prove, these suspicions are fueled by the platforms' lack of transparency and the French…
Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration
Published: November 7, 2026 10:28
Trump's loyal adviser, known for fueling conspiracy theories, will replace Susie Wiles. The appointment appears to be a desperate move following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections on November 3.
French bank hit by €100 million cyber attack recovers some funds
Published: November 7, 2026 09:18
French banking firm Crédit Mutuel Arkéa said it was the target of a cyberattack on Wednesday, with hackers converting over €100 million into cryptocurrency.
France braces for another day of protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'
Published: November 7, 2026 09:14
Student groups and trade unions have called for a march in central Paris over the high cost of living and deteriorating school conditions, while the Yellow Vests have called for a separate rally near the Assemblée Nationale.
US offers $20 million reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program'
Published: November 7, 2026 04:42
Rewards for Justice, a State Department program established in 1984 to pay for information that protects Americans, 'is offering a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program,' US Central Command said in…
Midterms 2026: US Democrats' victory and Lula's win in Brazil expose far right's limits in the Americas
Published: November 7, 2026 04:19
The reelection of Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Democrats' midterm win mark a major setback for regional leaders who had aligned themselves without reservation with Donald Trump.
US-Russia diesel deal touted by Trump falters
Published: November 7, 2026 03:11
Several Russian ships carrying diesel intended for the US market abruptly changed course in recent days while at sea. Fearing reputational risks and sanctions, American companies have become reluctant to purchase it.
Who betrayed the mysterious photographer who secretly captured Nazi-occupied Paris?
Published: November 7, 2026 03:00
In 2024, Le Monde traced the fate of Raoul Minot, who was deported in 1943 for daring to secretly photograph the Occupation in Paris and its suburbs without the Nazis' knowledge. New evidence suggests two neighbors may have betrayed him.
Houston mayor limits ICE cooperation by police after Democratic victory
Published: November 7, 2026 02:49
Mayor John Whitmire has signed an executive order instructing Houston police to not contact ICE agents when a person is detained for nonviolent offenses. ICE released a statement on X reacting to the change, writing: 'Watching child porn and selling heroin…
US reports over 5,000 measles cases, the highest in 35 years
Published: November 7, 2026 02:08
State health officials have reported at least eight measles-related deaths, including among very young children. Before the vaccine was developed in the early 1960s, measles killed hundreds of children each year across the US. It continues to claim tens of…
Midterms 2026: Abortion rights upheld in several states, except Idaho
Published: November 7, 2026 01:26
Residents of Virginia, Nevada and Missouri reaffirmed their support for abortion rights, while those in Idaho did not alter the current ban. The resounding Democratic victory in the midterms could shift the landscape in a country where about 60% of the…
Paraguay's impeached president Peña put under house arrest
Published: November 7, 2026 00:04
In a unanimous vote on Friday, 44 senators voted to remove Santiago Peña from office over a major banking crisis. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president to serve out the term, but prosecutors are also investigating him.
In Mexico, the concentration of data centers raises concerns among residents of Querétaro state
Published: November 6, 2026 23:51
Plagued by chronic drought, Querétaro is home to more than two-thirds of the data centers built by American tech giants in Mexico. Non-profit organizations have criticized the lack of transparency over their water usage and the significantly lower number…
Pope Leo says in 'fairly good shape' after lung cancer surgery
Published: November 6, 2026 21:30
The Pope arrived in Uruguay on Friday to begin a three-nation South American tour, eight years after a pontiff last visited the continent. Following surgery in October to remove a cancerous tumor and part of his right lung, the Vatican said he was fit to…
Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as new chief of staff
Published: November 6, 2026 20:35
The 41 year-old Trump loyalist, one of the driving forces behind the president’s tough immigration agenda, will replace current White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as of Monday. His appointment indicates Trump is ready to double down on his policies…
Economist Olivier Blanchard: 'Reducing France's deficit requires taking unpopular measures, which no one dares to announce'
Published: November 6, 2026 19:00
The former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund said that the far-right Rassemblement National is promoting an incoherent economic policy and that the platform of the radical-left La France Insoumise is 'terrifying for investors.'
Zidane reveals list of players for France's November international break
Published: November 6, 2026 18:20
Aurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid returns in midfield in place of Manu Koné after missing the last international window, while Manchester United's Leny Yoro and Chelsea's Malo Gusto replace Jules Koundé of Barcelona and Maxence Lacroix of Chelsea in the…
'The American right is increasingly opposed to US support for Israel and dabbles in antisemitism'
Published: November 6, 2026 17:30
American historian Suzanne Schneide believes the far right has long adopted pro-Israel positions as a way to whitewash its antisemitism. However, that narrative has weakened as open antisemitism becomes more widely accepted.
Meghan Markle's father arrested in US over child sex abuse images
Published: November 6, 2026 16:51
Eighty-two-year-old Thomas Markle, who is estranged from his daughter, was charged with one count of 'possession of child pornography' and is to make an initial court appearance in Tampa on Friday, US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.
EU tells TikTok to change 'harmful' For You feed
Published: November 6, 2026 16:39
The European Union warned that TikTok's recommendation system exposes children and vulnerable individuals to potentially damaging content by pushing a stream of videos similar to those the user has previously engaged with. TikTok rejected the accusations.
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for child murders
Published: November 6, 2026 16:02
Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed preacher, was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult in an infamous starvation cult.
2026 midterms: Russia hopes Trump continues 'peace efforts' despite Democrats' victory
Published: November 6, 2026 14:36
Weakened on the political stage at home, the US president may ramp up his diplomatic efforts by seeking to push through a deal on Ukraine before January 2027, when the new Congress is sworn in.
French lawyers to sue interior minister over protester 'mutilations'
Published: November 6, 2026 14:23
The lawyers are lodging a complaint with the Court of Justice of the Republic against Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez 'for the orders he gave to use weapons which he knows to be mutilating.'
2026 midterms: Democratic left performs worse than moderate wing
Published: November 6, 2026 13:42
The progressives' victory is not all it appears to be. They succeeded in making social issues central to the campaign, but their candidates won by narrower margins than moderates did in areas previously held by Republicans.
Martine Rose appointed creative director of Balenciaga
Published: November 6, 2026 13:16
The British-Jamaican designer replaces Pierpaolo Piccioli, who was dismissed after just 18 months. She signals a change in direction for the Kering group's fashion house.
Mutiple European flights targeted in fresh bomb threats
Published: November 6, 2026 12:23
Four flights arriving at Prague airport and five flights leaving Prague were targeted by new bomb threats on Friday, as well as two flights to Sofia and a flight to Rome.
At least two people killed after bus carrying schoolchildren crashes in France
Published: November 6, 2026 12:15
Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot was traveling to the scene after a bus carrying schoolchildren veered off the road and crashed into a tree in eastern France on Friday morning.
2027 French election: Radical left MĂ©lenchon builds campaign platform around idea of a 'new France'
Published: November 6, 2026 12:03
Published Friday, the program of La France Insoumise makes environmental transformation its top priority and reaffirms the promise of retirement at 60, while emphasizing the fight against 'Islamophobia, antisemitism and all forms of racism.'
European airspace on alert after bomb threats target some 20 commercial flights
Published: November 6, 2026 11:45
Several countries, including France, deployed their air forces to escort airliners following bomb threats. About 20 flights were affected, suggesting a coordinated operation.
France takes to the streets again in massive protests over purchasing power
Published: November 6, 2026 11:27
Across France, 193 rallies brought together 1.6 million demonstrators, according to the main trade union, and 575,000, according to the Interior Ministry. Unions joined with high school and university students, Yellow Vest protestors and farmers to demand…
Spain train crash: EU investigating fraud in renovation of rail line
Published: November 6, 2026 11:06
The European Public Prosecutor's Office in Madrid is exploring the possible misuse of EU funds earmarked for the renovation of the Spanish rail line involved in the deadly crash that killed 69 people on October 28.
2026 'most likely' to be second-hottest year on record says EU monitor
Published: November 6, 2026 10:44
With an exceptionally strong El Niño weather pattern turbocharges human-driven global warming, this year still has a '20% chance of tying or exceeding' 2024 as the warmest ever seen, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a monthly bulletin.
2027 French elections: Macron's broad coalition idea fails to gain traction, even among his own successors
Published: November 6, 2026 09:41
On Wednesday, the president told visitors that social democrats, centrists and the right should unite in a broad coalition ahead of the first round. Presidential hopefuls, including his own political heirs, responded to the proposal with little enthusiasm.
China's Macau jails ex-lawmaker in first national security trial
Published: November 6, 2026 09:22
Au Kam San, 69, is the first person convicted under national security laws widened in 2023 in Macau, the former Portuguese colony and casino hub that reverted to China in 1999.
Trump's triumphal arch blocked by federal judge
Published: November 6, 2026 06:28
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the case, ruled that the Trump administration cannot start construction on the arch for two weeks while the court considers challenges to its legality.
Pope's visit to Latin America: In Peru, Leo XIV seen as a native son
Published: November 6, 2026 05:01
Despite his recent lung surgery, the pope is going ahead with his trip to Peru, a country where he spent 20 years. In Uruguay and Argentina, he could serve as a bridge between the different factions of the Catholic Church.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
Published: November 6, 2026 05:00
The parents of a teenage girl who planned a potential suicide using AI technology filed a complaint on Monday in a California court, accusing Google of negligence related to AI integrations on Chromebooks. Other developers of fast-evolving AI technology…
From the Paris suburbs, France's Gen Z take to the streets: 'It's up to us to establish a new balance of power'
Published: November 6, 2026 04:50
In their 20s and from the suburbs of Paris, French young adults have been inspired by the high school student movement, amplifing the demands of a younger generation who is more aware and engaged through social media.
Midterms 2026: Democrats question their strategy and leadership for the next Congress
Published: November 6, 2026 04:43
Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, who are expected to become Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate Majority Leader, respectively, have faced criticism. Nonetheless, they are already working on the priorities of a Congress newly dominated by…
On Wall Street, Democrats' midterm victory bursts the AI bubble
Published: November 6, 2026 01:26
The Nasdaq, the index that includes many technology stocks, lost more than 5% during trading on November 5. Results from the US midterm elections have deepened mistrust toward most companies connected to artificial intelligence and data centers.
Melania hosts Russia and Ukraine at the White House as Trump touts 'big agreement'
Published: November 6, 2026 00:11
The unprecedented meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials hoped to build on a six-day truce in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Melania a national honor for her role in brokering the ceasefire, which a Ukrainian…
Israel's former chief of staff Eisenkot in strong position to replace Netanyahu as new PM
Published: November 6, 2026 00:00
Gadi Eisenkot was chosen by the leaders of six parties, representing a majority of seats in the Knesset, as the most legitimate candidate to form a new government. President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce his decision on Sunday.
2026 midterms: Nithya Raman's win in Los Angeles signals the rise of a new left in the United States
Published: November 5, 2026 22:36
The 45-year-old Democrat defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a seasoned politician. Like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Nithya Raman focused her campaign on housing and the cost of living.
California governor says commuting all death sentences in the state, calls decision 'among most difficult of my career'
Published: November 5, 2026 20:53
With 548 people awaiting execution in California, the state has one of the largest death row populations in the world. 'Many Californians feel that those who commit brutal crimes deserve to die. But as governor, I have concluded the state cannot morally…
Leftist Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent Karen Bass to become LA mayor
Published: November 5, 2026 20:34
Bass called Raman on Thursday, November 5, to concede, after the latest numbers showed Raman with 52% of the vote against the outgoing mayor's 48%, with three-quarters of votes counted.
Prix Goncourt winner Philippe Jaenada winner touts using AI
Published: November 5, 2026 19:43
The novelist told France Inter radio that he first used AI to insert a sentence written by ChatGPT to 'play with the reader.'
François Sureau: 'France's crisis has been fueled by political leaders' tendency to play games with the popular will'
Published: November 5, 2026 19:30
In an interview with Le Monde, writer and lawyer François Sureau, a defender of civil liberties, examines the roles of political leaders in the current crisis and how institutions have been distorted to the point that they no longer provide political…
French PM urges banks to fund presidential election candidates
Published: November 5, 2026 18:59
Prime Minister SĂ©bastien Lecornu is hoping that candidates can take out loans in France rather than from foreign institutions. French banks would prefer a solution involving financial institutions that are directly or indirectly owned by the state.
Paraguay's president resigns amid banking scandal
Published: November 5, 2026 17:13
Protests roiled the South American nation after a bank linked to President Santiago PenĂŁ blocked millions of people from accessing their money. The central bank took control of Uena Bank on Tuesday, citing a severe capital shortfall.
Hundreds of thousands rally across France to demand higher wages and school funding
Published: November 5, 2026 15:58
The Interior Ministry estimated that 600,000 people demonstrated, while labor unions claimed a figure of 1.6 million.
France confirms 'technical discussions' with Afghanistan's Taliban
Published: November 5, 2026 15:32
Following the lead of several other European countries, France has opened a dialogue with the Taliban regime to coordinate the deportation of undocumented Afghans.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults
Published: November 5, 2026 15:10
Russell Brand was convicted of four sexual offences involving four women between 2005 and 2009 in different locations, including a radio station, the set of a DVD recording and Brand's home address.
Six Picasso prints stolen from restaurant near Cannes recovered one month later
Published: November 5, 2026 15:00
Three suspected burglars and four accomplices believed to have stolen works by the Spanish painter were arrested on Tuesday. The case highlights a rise in thefts of cultural objects in France.
What we know about bomb threats hitting European flights for third day
Published: November 5, 2026 12:04
Flights from across Europe were diverted or forced to make emergency landings on Thursday because of bomb threats, authorities said. So far inspections have not turned up hazardous or suspicious materials.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from international football
Published: November 5, 2026 11:58
The 41-year-old Portugese superstar posted video on his Instagram account in which he said he was ending his international career.
Bardella's book launch overshadowed by renewed scrutiny of antisemitic remarks
Published: November 5, 2026 10:26
An event on Wednesday was interrupted by activists and marked by the refusal to admit journalists who broke the story. The president of Marine Le Pen's party denies having made the comments.
Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat
Published: November 5, 2026 09:32
The plane was escorted by military aircraft to an airfield west of Paris. It comes two days after 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats.
French students, unions and Yellow Vest protestors bet on common front in new strike
Published: November 5, 2026 09:29
As student organizations called for workers' support, labor unions urged people across France to strike and demonstrate on Thursday. Their demands include higher wages, protecting public services and defending the right to protest.
European banks wake up to scale of vulnerability after cyberattack on French bank
Published: November 5, 2026 08:57
Hackers managed to steal part of Crédit Mutuel Arkéa's equity capital in an unprecedented attack on European finance.
2027 French presidential election: To fend off Le Pen and MĂ©lenchon, Macron recommends wide coalition
Published: November 5, 2026 08:51
French President Emmanuel Macron believes that only a broad alliance within the political center can prevent a Le Pen-MĂ©lenchon runoff in the second round of the presidential election.
2026 US midterms: After Republican defeat, Ukraine clings to slim hope of slowing US drift toward Russia
Published: November 5, 2026 08:27
By demanding greater transparency from the White House in its business dealings with Moscow and launching investigations into US support for Kyiv, the Democratic majority in Congress could help rebalance Washington's stance.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
Published: November 5, 2026 07:22
Wong, a former student leader who became internationally renowned during the 'Umbrella Movement,' was accused of foreign collusion, a national security offense.
South Korea to help keep Hormuz Strait open
Published: November 5, 2026 04:44
The announcement comes as Seoul maintains it will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Midterms 2026: How the coalition of voters behind Trump's 2024 victory fell apart
Published: November 5, 2026 04:31
The Republican rout on November 3 was due in large part to a dramatic loss of support among several groups of voters whom the billionaire had won over two years ago, such as young men and Latinos.
Midterms 2026: JD Vance, frustrated by his party's defeat, sparks debate among Republicans
Published: November 5, 2026 04:07
Hoping to secure the Republican nomination for the 2028 presidential election, the US vice president said on Wednesday that Trump's war in Iran was the main reason behind the Democratic landslide.
Investigation Law enforcement: A month of serious injuries at protests
Published: November 5, 2026 04:00
Many people have been injured since the start of the French high school protests, particularly after the October 17 demonstrations. Le Monde spoke to several victims, many of whom said weapons used by police had caused them.
Bavaria's Deputy Premier Hubert Aiwanger found dead in Berlin hotel
Published: November 5, 2026 01:21
Aiwanger, head of the populist Free Voters party, was in Berlin to attend the opening of an office for his party but missed the event as he was feeling unwell, German daily Bild reported. Police and prosecutors opened a probe to determine the specific…
'2026 midterms put the brakes on unbridled Trumpism but does not bring it to a halt'
Published: November 5, 2026 00:14
After two years of a Congress firmly in Donald Trump's grasp, Americans chose to return to the system envisioned by the Founding Fathers, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.
Cholera killed 1,800 in 2026 in Democratic Republic of Congo according to WHO
Published: November 4, 2026 22:38
The UN health agency's chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described it as the DRC's 'worst cholera outbreak in decades,' while the African country is also battling a deadly Ebola outbreak.
Arab-Israeli alliance denounces 'political persecution'
Published: November 4, 2026 21:32
'We will not allow the Arab public's vote to be delegitimized,' the Joint List said on Wednesday, after one of its lawmakers was accused of accepting foreign money before last week's elections. The statement came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Ukraine wants to replicate Oleshky humanitarian mission in other occupied territories
Published: November 4, 2026 20:49
According to the White House, the operation was negotiated by Melania Trump, who was awarded an honorary distinction by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday.
US midterm results unsettle French far right, boost hopes left ahead of presidential election
Published: November 4, 2026 17:46
The French left and the centrist bloc have analyzed the defeat of Donald Trump's party in light of France's upcoming elections, seeing it as a source of hope, while the far right is increasingly distancing itself from its 'lame duck' American counterpart.
Voters in Washington, DC, decide to ban sale of foie gras
Published: November 4, 2026 17:35
A referendum on banning foie gras in Washington, DC, won 73% of the vote on Tuesday.
2026 US midterms: Visualize the first takeaways with our graphs and maps
Published: November 4, 2026 17:14
The Democrats won both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Visualize the blue wave and the impact of redistricting in the 2026 US midterm elections.
'After the midterms, Democrats and Republicans face an urgent need for renewal'
Published: November 4, 2026 16:30
Democrats know that they did not so much win on November 3 as Trump lost, and that their party's own image is dismal, writes Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
Macron appoints Guillaume Cerutti to head the Château de Versailles
Published: November 4, 2026 15:46
Cerutti, who recently served briefly as president of the Pinault collection, will replace Christophe Leribault, who was named director of the Louvre in February.
With midterms over, fears of renewed US war with Iran
Published: November 4, 2026 14:34
Despite his party's heavy defeat, Trump continued to threaten Iran overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Throughout the campaign, he had repeatedly invoked the Islamic Republic, alternating between threats of further strikes and teemps to downplay the danger.
2026 US midterms: Democrats achieve unprecedented victories in governor races
Published: November 4, 2026 14:00
Republicans were defeated in Texas and Ohio, while, for the first time, a Native American woman will lead New Mexico.
French interior minister acknowledges 'failure' at parliamentary inquiry into October 17 unrest
Published: November 4, 2026 13:36
Questioned by French MPs on Tuesday, November 3, Lauren Nuñez acknowledged a 'failure to anticipate' the violence of October 17, which he 'linked to the simultaneous occurrence of events' on that day.
Poland's crisis over Constitutional Tribunal points to fierce campaign ahead of elections
Published: November 4, 2026 13:16
On Tuesday, the general assembly of the institution saw the centrist camp of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the nationalist opposition stand firm in their positions.
2026 midterms: James Talarico, the Christian Democrat who sent a political earthquake through Texas
Published: November 4, 2026 13:15
The 37-year-old seminarian emphasized his faith to win over moderate voters and secure a Senate seat in a state that had been a Republican stronghold for decades. Attacks on his appearance or past comments in support of minorities ultimately did not hurt…
2026 US midterms: Trump suffers historic defeats from Texas to Michigan
Published: November 4, 2026 11:54
The Republicans' crushing defeat was above all a rejection of Trump himself, his administration, his war in Iran alongside Israel, and institutionalized corruption. He failed to address voters' overriding concern: the cost of living.
Israeli President Herzog urges compromise after divisive election
Published: November 4, 2026 11:49
Isaac Herzog urged party leaders to avoid new elections on Wednesday. He will hold an initial two days of consultations and then give a contender 28 days to form a government, with a potential 14-day extension.
French bank hit by cyberattack, losses estimated at €118 million
Published: November 4, 2026 11:25
The French bank based in Brittany did not disclose the amount of the loss, stating on Wednesday that the incident was now 'under control.'
New cyberattack targets French blood banks
Published: November 4, 2026 11:16
No blood products were compromised after there was an attempt to raise temperatures to extremely high levels at several blood banks in France.
Midterms 2026: Democrats' spectacular win precedes two years of confrontation
Published: November 4, 2026 09:08
Tuesday's historic results are not a blank check for the 2028 presidential election. Tensions are already clear between the new progressive figures and the party's old guard. Democrats will also have to choose their battles, between radical initiatives and…
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim senator
Published: November 4, 2026 07:59
The progressive Democrat's victory in a key battleground state marks a breakthrough for the party's left wing ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
US midterms 2026: Trump buckles down for two years as a lame-duck president
Published: November 4, 2026 07:33
Even before the Democrats' sweeping midterm victory, the American president had largely ignored Congress. He had warned that he would use his veto and grant pardons. But Donald Trump will be forced to confront his own decline, as the conversation about the…
Democrats flip both House and Senate in stunning rebuke for Trump
Published: November 4, 2026 06:56
The results from across the country were a major blow to President Trump, who spent nearly every day of the last month holding rallies to energize his supporters but was unable to stop a wipeout.
Democrat Troy Jackson unseats longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine
Published: November 4, 2026 06:22
Jackson, 58, who became the party's nominee only in July, will succeed Collins, who was seeking her sixth term representing the state in the Senate.
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