From the pro-Russian Doppelgänger network to Iranian and Algerian media, Moscow, Tehran and Algiers have exploited the protests to fuel discontent and attack Macron. Brussels is investigating foreign disinformation campaigns that are alleged to have helped stir up the demonstrations

The agreement between Libya and Turkey on borders changes everything: Israel and Europe are now in the same boat as Saddam. Retaliation is expected

From Democratic candidates boasting of muscle and testosterone to their Republican opponents insulting those who do not embody the ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) model, the mid-term election campaign is turning into a contest to see who is the ‘manliest’. The focus is on the vote of young men, who are disillusioned with Trump and will be decisive for Congress.

Without Venezuelan petrodollars and with the old funding system now defunct, Lula faces the final sprint against Flávio Bolsonaro. For the PT, a comeback also depends on its ability to mobilise new financial backing, whilst the alliance with Caracas is no longer an asset