Tuesday, November 4

Why is Trump trying to deploy the National Guard to US cities?

Getty Images National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC in September stand guard outside Union Station. President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard into several US cities has drawn a round of legal challenges by state and local officials. Trump argues the use of federal troops is necessary to quell violence in Democratic-controlled cities, crack down on crime and support his deportation initiatives. But several Democratic governors have pushed back, saying the deployments are unnecessary and risk escalating tensions. Illinois filed a lawsuit on Monday asking a judge to block the deployment of troops to Chicago, while a federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard members from Texas and California to Portland, Oregon. ...

France in fresh political crisis as PM Lecornu quits after 26 days

France is facing further political chaos after the country's latest prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after just 26 days in the role. Hours after quitting, Lecornu accepted a request from French President Emmanuel Macron to work on a plan for the "stability for the country" by Wednesday evening. That unexpected twist capped a day of political upheaval which saw stocks fall sharply on the Paris exchange amid concerns over the political parties' ability to tackle the country's economic woes. Lecornu's shock resignation on Monday morning came the day after he unveiled his cabinet, and made him the third French PM to leave office since last December. His ministerial line-up had been fiercely criticised across the board by parties in the National Assembly, which threatened...

Federal agencies ordered to start US government shutdown plans as deadline just hours away

Federal agencies in the US have been ordered to start planning for a now-inevitable US government shutdown, due to take effect at 12.01am local time (2.01pm AEST). This morning Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Under a US shutdown, essential federal employees like the military, airport security, some aviation and weather roles are required to work without pay. Non-essential federal employees, such as national park rangers, are sent home. Federal agencies in the US have been ordered to start planning for a now-inevitable US government shutdown, due to take effect at 12.01am local time (2.01pm AEST). (AP) Under a US shutdown, essential federal employees like the military, airport security, some aviation and weather ...

European leaders meet in high-security Danish summit after drone disruption

Reuters Denmark has reinforced security for the summit and allies have beefed up air defences EU leaders gather in Copenhagen on Wednesday under pressure to boost European defence after a series of Russian incursions into EU airspace, and days after drones targeted Danish airports. The incursions have become most acute for countries on the EU's eastern flank such as Poland and Estonia. Ten member states have already backed plans for a multi-layered "drone wall" to quickly detect, then track and destroy Russian drones. Denmark has beefed up security ahead of the summit, banning all civilian drone flights until Friday and placing heavy restrictions on traffic in Copenhagen. Despite the high security, there was little evidence of alarm in the centre of the capital ahead o...

A weakened and isolated Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump’s peace plan for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have finally outmaneuvered Hamas. After facing months of genocide accusations, pariah status and global pressure to halt the war in Gaza, Netanyahu has agreed on a ceasefire plan with US President Donald Trump. The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House, greatly favours Israel. US President Donald Trump (left) shakes the hand of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) at the White House, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Hamas says it is still studying the plan and will respond soon. But with Trump rallying international support for it, including from Hamas' closest allies, the Islamic militant group could have a tough time refusing the pro...

Why is Tony Blair tipped to help run Gaza under Trump peace plan

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair would help run Gaza as part of an international board under a peace agreement proposed by US President Donald Trump. Blair was the first-named member of a "Board of Peace", chaired by Trump, which would temporarily oversee Gaza's governance, if Hamas accepts the proposal. Trump said "leaders from other countries" on the board will be named later. Former British prime minister Tony Blair. (Charles McQuillan/Pool Photo via AP) (AP) Blair has welcomed the Trump peace plan, announced from the White House as the US president hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former British leader described the blueprint as "bold and imaginative". Blair said the plans were "the best chance of ending two years of war, misery...
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