Aleksandar Vučić acknowledged on Sunday 25 October the defeat of his camp at the early legislative elections, triggering celebrations in Belgrade. Preliminary results give a majority to the Student List, resulting from the mobilization against corruption. The composition of the government and the consequences of reports of irregularities remain to be specified. [S2] [S36] [S37]
Marine Le Pen launched its presidential campaign on October 25 in Orléans by placing "rebirth" at the centre of his speech. This message accompanies Jordan Bardella's renewed leadership of the RN. But the restrictions on assembly and the incidents involving the party's order service also illuminate this political weekend. [S2] [S4] [S5]
At the RN Congress on 25 October, Marine Le Pen presented a "France of tomorrow" campaign, confirmed his choice of Jordan Bardella as Prime Minister and announced his intention to include the "national community" in the Constitution. The modalities and consequences of the latter proposal remain to be clarified. [S1] [S4] [S5] [S6]
Hosted by thousands of supporters on 25 October, María Corina Machado said she was ready to meet interim president Delcy Rodríguez. His return strengthens the mobilization for elections, without removing the uncertainties about his candidacy, the voting schedule and guarantees of political freedom. [S3] [S5] [S8]
The winner of Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah in three rounds, Sunday 25 October in Tremblay-en-France, Christo Popov is sure to become the first Frenchman in the world in simple gentlemen. His official accession to the top of the ranking is announced for the following week. [S5] [S6]
Violence around Catalonia Square led to 128 arrests on the night of 24-25 October 2026. The police report shows 23 vandalized businesses. Several sources differ on the exact number of minors arrested, while individual responsibilities and judicial follow-up remain to be clarified. [S3] [S9] [S14]
After the 23 October attack on Trappes and La Verrière, which resulted in one death and five injuries, Kevin T. was transferred to psychiatric observation. The purpose of this measure is to determine whether its hearings can be resumed: it does not constitute a decision on criminal liability. The family of the man killed asks for equal judicial treatment, while rallies are announced on Monday.
Philippine Interior Minister announces the discovery of child pornography at Thomas Markle's former residence in Cebu. A computer is being evaluated. Meghan Markle's father denies the accusations; the authorities shall make sufficient evidence conditional on possible prosecution. [S6] [S8]
The police prefecture reports 142 arrests in the margins of the Paris mobilization for purchasing power and public services. South West reported 126 police custody, compared with 120 in Nice-Matin and part of La Défête's direct. These publications concern the same event, but do not fully explain this discrepancy. [S2] [S3] [S4]
In a campaign in Cleveland and then Detroit on October 24, Obama denounced Donald Trump's record and supported the democratic candidates in the November 3 elections. Cost of life, war in Iran and responsibility of elected officials structure his offensive, to which the Republican president replied. [S6] [S9] [S11]
Marc Marquez left Phillip Island with 365 points, ahead of Jorge Martin (355) and Marco Bezzecchi (315). His victory in the sprint made him head of the championship, but the cancellation of the races on Sunday 25 October prevented him from further widening the gap. However, several totals in the published ranking differ according to the media. [S1] [S3] [S9]
Brazilians leave for Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday 25 October. The latest investigations give a slight advantage to the honourable senator, in the margin of error. After a tense campaign, voters must also arbitrate between social, security and budgetary commitments whose modalities remain unevenly defined. [S5] [S6] [S9]
Donald Trump voted Saturday, October 24 at West Palm Beach, accompanied by Melania Trump. The mid-term elections of 3 November will determine the balance in Congress and weigh on the continuation of its presidency. After his vote, he renewed accusations against the Democrats, without the records consulted providing evidence of his new allegations. [S1] [S2] [S6]
Several hundred people gathered in Trappes on Saturday 24 October in memory of Pengo Bossio Wangi, a 26-year-old MMA amateur fighter killed the day before. Between gathering and seeking justice, the rally took place as the national anti-terrorist prosecutor's office seized the attack, which also caused five injuries. [S1][S3][S4]
Jordan Bardella returned to Orléans without a competitor on 24 October, reassigning the leadership of the RN but reaffirming his objective: to take Marine Le Pen to the Élysée. Behind the unanimity displayed, the congress sheds light on the limits of militant choice and the distribution of power at the top of the party. [S2] [S7] [S21]
A double of Nicolas Jackson allowed Aston Villa to beat Manchester City (2-1), Saturday 24 October at Villa Park. Despite Erling Haaland's equalization, the Mancunians saw their series of seven championship victories stop. Arsenal can use it to get back to their height. [S2] [S4] [S5]
After the 23 October attack, which killed one and wounded five people, Kévin T. reportedly claimed to have targeted people according to their skin colour, according to Le Monde, taken over by 20 Minutes and RTBF. His custody was extended. The counter-terrorism investigation must specify the preparation of the facts and its possible ideological links. [S1] [S2] [S4]
The coordination of the yellow vests announced rallies and sit-ins in front of the National Assembly and the town halls on 31 October. It denounces restrictions on demonstrations, while the authorities invoke the risk of further violence. The local modalities of this mobilization remain to be specified. [S1] [S2] [S3] [S6]
Kevin T.'s custody, suspected of killing a man and wounding five people on 23 October in the Yvelines, was extended on Saturday. Three members of his entourage were also interviewed. The counter-terrorism investigation includes the racist motive for shooting and possible outside involvement. [S2] [S3] [S4]
On 24 October, the Public Prosecutor's Office announced that two 34- and 66-year-old men were being charged and remanded in custody after the 17 October fire. The investigation must specify their individual responsibilities. The state promises to finance reconstruction without a communal contribution, but its cost remains unknown. [S1] [S3] [S5]
A 24-year-old man was fatally hit by a freight train on Friday, 23 October, near the Aarau railway station. He crossed the tracks with his younger brother, who remained unharmed, apparently to take a shortcut. The police prefer the accidental track and an investigation is under way. [S3] [S4] [S5]
The Kehlsteinhaus, a former representative building of the Nazi regime over Berchtesgaden, was largely destroyed by a fire declared on 23 October. A 33-year-old German, suspected of arson, was placed in a psychiatric hospital on a temporary basis. The motive remains to be established and reconstruction is envisaged. [S16] [S18]
The day brought together 410,000 people according to the interior, about 800,000 according to the CGT. Laurent Nuñez believes that the processions went well, despite clashes with dispersal and two serious injuries reported in Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. The circumstances of these injuries and the court action remain to be specified. [S6] [S8] [S21]
Moody The Agency bases its assessment on the adoption of a budget of 2027 to reduce the deficit and to ease financial and social tensions. The Government welcomes this retention, which, however, does not constitute an improvement in the rating or confirmation of an adjustment in the accounts. [S1] [S5] [S6]