By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Opponents of Donald Trump gathered in Atlanta, United States, for a rally titled “No Kings, Vote Now”. Organisers want to mobilise voters ahead of the 3 November midterm elections while defending democracy, according to France 24.
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Less than three weeks before the US midterm elections, Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance are making more campaign appearances to help the Republican Party retain control of Congress. In 37 contested House districts, Democrats have 49% of voting intentions against 47% for Republicans, according to a September poll reported by Ang.
🌍 World · Source: Ang ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is asking European Union leaders for nearly $80 billion more to fund Ukraine’s defence next year. The request comes amid a new dispute with Donald Trump, against a backdrop of deteriorating relations between Kyiv and Washington, France 24 reports.
🌍 World · Source: France 24 ·
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump’s suspension of sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia would last 60 days. The US secretary of state added that the president would analyse the international consequences of the decision during that period, which has been criticised by lawmakers from both parties, according to France 24.
🌍 World · Source: France 24 ·
Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, accuses Donald Trump of financing Russia’s war by enabling Moscow to earn revenue through a diesel supply deal and the lifting of sanctions. The funds could be used to buy missiles and drones, she said in an interview with France 24.
🌍 World · Source: France 24 ·
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