Politics news · 24 October 2026
More Than 600 Protests Planned Across France on October 24
More than 600 demonstrations are planned across France on October 24, the second consecutive weekend of protests over living costs, fuel prices, wages and public services, with authorities stepping up security following last weekend's violence.
Israel Heads to the Polls in Three Days — Netanyahu's Future on the Line
With elections set for October 27, Israel enters its final campaign days in the most consequential vote since the October 7 Hamas attacks, with neither major bloc polling above the 61-seat majority needed to govern.
US and Israel Draft Attack Plans on Iran for After Midterm Elections
The New York Times has reported that the United States and Israel are developing plans for possible military strikes on Iran, with any operation expected to come after the US midterm elections in November.
Sudan Drone Strike on Abyei Market Kills More Than 150 People
A drone attack on the Amiet market in the disputed Abyei region killed 153 people on Monday, with South Sudan accusing Sudan of carrying out the strike as its civil war spills across its borders.
Geneva Talks Seek Path to Ceasefire in Sudan's Drone War
Nearly two dozen countries convened in Geneva on Wednesday for consultative talks on Sudan, urging de-escalation and civilian protection as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and a rival paramilitary group enters its fourth year.