By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is calling on the president to recognise judges elected by Parliament, in order to resolve the crisis at the Constitutional Tribunal. The appointments remain blocked by the head of state, despite efforts since Tusk returned to power in 2023, reports Le Monde.
Thousands demonstrated in New Delhi demanding the resignation of India’s election commission chief, whom the opposition accuses of altering voter rolls to benefit the ruling party. Led by Rahul Gandhi, the rally is part of protests that began more than a month ago, Sowetan reports.
🇮🇳 India · Source: Sowetan ·
Donald Trump made several campaign trips ahead of the US midterm elections, including to Iowa and Kansas. The US president was also due to deliver a final speech in Washington, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
States meeting in Armenia adopted texts aimed at accelerating the implementation of international biodiversity commitments. However, French Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut considers the results insufficient given the challenges, Linfodrome reports.
🇦🇲 Armenia · Source: L’Infodrome ·
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone as Washington considers resuming strikes against Iran. The conversation follows reports of US military options, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites people familiar with the talks.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Daily Post ·
Cyberattack hits shop refrigerators in BelgiumA cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems in shops in Belgium, affecting 15 Carrefour stores, several dozen Delhaize stores, around 15 Intermarché stores and five Colruyt stores, according to AFP. The shops opened and merchandise losses remained limited; Ikea in Mons also reported higher freezer temperatures.The week in Africa
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