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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a veiled threat toward Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said Israel is aiming to topple Tehran’s clerical regime, but cannot guarantee the government will fall; he argued the war has weakened Iran and that even if the regime survives, it would be weak, while vowing to continue pressuring Hezbollah.
A security adviser, Jonathan Powell, was cleared of involvement in the evidence issues that led to the collapse of a spy case against two men accused of China espionage, with the government and prosecutors citing lack of evidence and policy decisions as reasons for the case's failure.
France's government has collapsed after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month into his term, leading to calls from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for new parliamentary elections amid ongoing political instability, economic challenges, and public protests.
France is experiencing a political crisis as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than four weeks into his term amid opposition threats and coalition tensions, leading to a government collapse.
Nepal's Gen Z protesters successfully brought down the government within 48 hours through mass protests that turned violent, resulting in 72 deaths and significant destruction, driven by anger over political corruption, inequality, and resource exploitation, marking a political awakening for Nepal's youth despite the heavy toll.
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice and anti-corruption advocate, was appointed as Nepal's caretaker leader following a violent uprising triggered by student protests against government corruption and social media bans, which led to the resignation of the prime minister and widespread unrest.
Protests across France, driven by the 'Block Everything' movement and broader political unrest, have led to highway blockades, fires, and clashes with police, as citizens express anger over government austerity measures and political discontent, resulting in a heavy police deployment and ongoing demonstrations.
President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu, the departing defense minister, as France’s new Prime Minister following the government’s collapse, amid political turmoil and upcoming protests, to ensure the passage of a crucial budget and maintain stability.
French President Emmanuel Macron is close to appointing Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu as the next Prime Minister following the collapse of François Bayrou's government, amid political instability and upcoming protests, with Lecornu seen as a favored candidate to lead France through a challenging period.
France's government has collapsed after Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted in a confidence vote, leading President Macron to seek a new prime minister amid ongoing political instability and legislative deadlock.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted after a decisive no-confidence vote, leading to political instability amid economic and geopolitical tensions, with President Macron facing a challenging path forward in forming a new government.
The French government led by Prime Minister François Bayrou collapsed after a decisive defeat in a confidence vote, highlighting ongoing political instability and deepening economic and social crises in France, with implications for President Macron's leadership and the country's future governance.
The likely collapse of French Prime Minister François Bayrou's government could influence upcoming protests on September 10, which are driven by widespread dissatisfaction with government austerity measures. The protests, supported by various political factions including left-wing populists and conservatives, threaten to challenge President Macron's leadership, especially if large turnout occurs. Bayrou's potential resignation ahead of the protests might dampen the movement, but if protests proceed, Macron could face increased pressure to resign.
France's minority government faces potential collapse as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announces a confidence vote for September 8, which opposition parties are unlikely to support, risking a government fall and increased market instability amid economic austerity measures.
The Netherlands is set to hold a snap election on October 29 after the government collapsed due to a dispute involving Geert Wilders' far-right party, with Prime Minister Dick Schoof continuing in a caretaker role.