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Venezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically based

Venezuela’s government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasons

The Independent UK

French oil giant TotalEnergies' record profits fuel calls for windfall tax

Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, French energy company TotalEnergies has faced mounting criticism in over profits it has made from soaring fuel prices. Now its chief executive has been summoned to answer questions before the National Assembly.

Radio France Internationale

France's public broadcasting sector facing major 'crisis': parlimentary report

The French public broadcasting sector is in "a financial and administrative crisis," and has "lost touch with the expectations of the French people". This is according to a report following a parliamentary inquiry, published on Tuesday, the conclusions of which have drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.

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Kenya approves defence pact with France, as Paris shifts focus from West Africa

Kenya's National Assembly has ratified a bilateral defence agreement with France, underlining Paris's strategic shift away from its traditional West African sphere of influence towards anglophone Africa.

Radio France Internationale

The Week Ahead (Apr. 6-12): China Implements New Short-Swing Trading Regulations

Vietnam’s National Assembly convenes to elect state leaders, new rules on internet platform pricing behavior take effect

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Belarus passes bill to crack down on LGBTQ+ rights echoing similar law in Russia

Belarus decriminalised homosexuality in 1994 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but it doesn’t recognise same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions

Venezuela’s government has released several prominent opposition members from prison, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado

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"VPNs are next on my list" – France set to evaluate VPN use following social media ban for under-15s

France’s National Assembly has passed a bill that will ban children under 15 from using social media platforms. Lawmakers are now considering how to stop teens from using VPNs to bypass the restrictions.

TechRadar

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% and blames ally for trade deal delay

Trump blames South Korea’s national assembly for not ratifying deal he reached with President Lee Jae Myung in July

The Independent UK

National Assembly polls: Nepali Congress leads with 9-seat win in Upper House elections

The Nepali Congress emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s National Assembly elections, winning nine seats. It was followed by the CPN-UML with eight seats, while the Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party secured one seat.

The Times of India

Venezuelan Socialist Regime Announces Release of a 'Number of Important' Political Prisoners

It is a “gesture” to keep the peace, according to Jorge Rodríguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly.

Reason

Maduro's Son Warns 'No Country Is Safe' After Parents' 'Kidnapping' by US Forces

Nicolas Maduro Guerra warned 'no country is safe' during his first National Assembly speech since US forces captured his parents.

International Business Times UK

Venezuelan Regime Sets 20-Year Prison Terms for Those Promoting 'Piracy and Blockades' As U.S. Escalates Pressure

Venezuela's National Assembly, controlled by allies of Nicolás Maduro, approved legislation this week establishing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals who promote, support or finance acts described by the government as "piracy" or economic blockades against the country.

Latin Times

Venezuela: government supporters stage motorbike rallies in Caracas over US interference

Government supporters staged a motorbike protest in Caracas on Monday as Venezuela’s National Assembly debated a proposed antipiracy law linked to maritime trade.

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French Far-Right Politicians Want To Reopen Brothels as Sex-Worker Cooperatives

The current system, in which paying for sex is illegal, doesn't work, said Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a National Assembly member.

Radio France Internationale

French government survives cliffhanger vote on social security

France’s National Assembly narrowly approved the 2026 social security budget late Tuesday, giving Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu an important victory as he pushed a compromise through a deeply divided parliament without using article 49.3, which lets a government force a bill through without a vote.

Radio France Internationale

French MPs vote to nationalise ArcelorMittal as ministers warn of ‘illusion’

France’s National Assembly has thrown its weight behind a proposal to nationalise ArcelorMittal – France's biggest steelmaker – in a vote that has energised the left but sparked a pushback from the government, which argues the plan is more political theatre than practical solution.

Radio France Internationale

French lawmakers unanimously opposed to EU-Mercosur trade deal

France's National Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on the government to oppose the free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, ahead of decisive votes at the European level in December.

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Madagascar coup: why turning a blind eye to an unpopular president weakens regional bodies

What began in late September as Madagascar’s student demonstrations over crippling electricity outages and water shortages quickly evolved into broader demands for political reform. It became a call to dismantle a system widely seen as corrupt and unaccountable, and for President Andry Rajoelina to resign.

Euronews

Did teenagers wreak havoc in France's National Assembly?

A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France's National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but these videos are not real.

The Independent UK

Embattled French prime minister survives two no-confidence motions in one day

Sebastien Lecornu now faces weeks of negotiations to pass a budget in the deeply fragmented National Assembly

Euronews

What comes next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

Euronews

France's Zucman tax: Will taxing the ultra rich really help to balance the budget?

The debate over the so-called Zucman tax on fortunes of more than €100 million is causing a stir in France, part of a wider debate in Europe on how much the ultra wealthy should be taxed.

The Conversation

Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is in survival mode. How did France’s political paralysis get so bad?

Over the past year, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as one of the most influential leaders on the global stage.

International Business Times

Cambodia MPs Pass Law Allowing Stripping Of Citizenship

Cambodian parliamentarians passed on Monday legislation allowing people who collude with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent.

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