Protest in Mexico inspired by Gen Z movement draws older gov’t critics | Protests News

Post published:November 15, 2025
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Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers said they no longer backed the protests, while mainstream figures like former President Vicente Fox published messages of support.Thousands of people in Mexico City have taken part in protests against growing crime, corruption and impunity, which, though organised by members of Generation Z, ended up being mostly backed and attended by older supporters of opposition parties.Saturday’s march was attended by people from several age groups, with supporters of…

Kenya holds state funeral for opposition leader Odinga after mourning chaos | Politics News

Post published:October 17, 2025
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Odinga’s body will next travel to his family’s home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected, before a private burial service this weekend.Kenya has held a state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga, a day after security forces killed several people after opening fire to disperse crowds of mourners at a stadium hosting a public viewing of his body.Thousands of mourners gathered amid a heavy security presence at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on Friday,…

France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline | Politics News

Post published:October 12, 2025
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The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday.French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government after holding marathon talks with newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ahead of a fast-approaching deadline to present next year’s budget to parliament.In Lecornu’s new cabinet, Jean-Noel Barrot remains as foreign minister, while outgoing Labour Minister Catherine Vautrin takes on the defence portfolio, according to a lineup published by the president’s office on…

Far-right AfD party may win first German city mayor post in run-off vote | Elections News

Post published:October 12, 2025
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The election in Frankfurt an der Oder, a city on the border with Poland, is between Independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.Voters in the eastern city of Frankfurt an der Oder have cast their ballots in a run-off election that could give the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, the largest opposition party in parliament, its first mayoral victory in a German city.Independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller faced off on Sunday…