From Spain to Luxembourg: How is euthanasia regulated across Europe? European countries vary widely in their approach to assisted dying, how is euthanasia regulated across Europe? Euronews · Mar 27
French Senate backs New Caledonia reform, but consensus remains elusive France’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional reform aimed at reshaping the future of New Caledonia, setting the stage for a political battle as the bill heads to the National Assembly. Radio France Internationale · Feb 25
Can France really keep kids off social media, and will it make them safer? France is preparing to ban children from using social media. If the Senate approves legislation already passed by the National Assembly, the ban will come into effect by the start of the next school year in September. But the technicalities of proving someone’s age have raised privacy concerns, and critics… Radio France Internationale · Feb 21
South Korea’s Yoon apologises after receiving life sentence over martial law decree Former president says he stands by ‘sincerity and purpose’ of his actions The Independent UK · Feb 20
Death of French activist sparks spectre of 'cordon sanitaire' around LFI party The death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque has weakened the left-wing France Unbowed, divided the left and given new momentum to the National Rally before crucial elections. Euronews · Feb 20
A look at major events that led to ex-South Korean president's conviction over martial law A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for rebellion tied to his short-lived martial law order The Independent UK · Feb 19
Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment for 'insurrection' Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a life sentence for insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024, a move the court deemed a plot to paralyze the National Assembly. The declaration, though brief and without casualties, led to his impeachment and subsequent trials. Two cabinet members also… The Times of India · Feb 19
Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon as LFI comes under fire Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven. Euronews · Feb 18
Nine arrested as Lyon activist killing becomes flashpoint in French politics Nine suspects have been arrested in the investigation into the killing of right-wing activist Quentin Deranque, a case that has intensified tensions between France’s far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March, and the presidential election in 2027. Radio France Internationale · Feb 18
France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go. Euronews · Feb 11
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 The Independent UK · Feb 9
France puts assisted dying back on the table after Senate rejection French MPs’ social affairs committee revives divisive assisted dying bill after last week’s Senate turndown, paving the way for a plenary vote on 24 February. Euronews · Feb 5
"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 · Feb 2
French parliament approves bill to end concept of 'marital duty' after consent concerns The text must now be examined by the Senate under an accelerated procedure and if approved, it could be passed into law in the next few months. Euronews · Jan 29
Euronews · Jan 29 French Senate rejects assisted dying bill. What happens now? Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 29 French Senate rejects assisted dying law after heated debate France’s Senate has rejected a government-backed draft law on assisted dying – billed as one of the country’s most important social reforms in more than a decade.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 28 France steps up pressure over IT firm Capgemini’s ICE ties The French government has urged the IT group Capgemini to review its activities following revelations that one of its US subsidiaries had signed a contract with the United States immigration police (ICE), as lawmakers from the far left announced a parliamentary initiative targeting the agency.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 28 Divisive budget moves forward as French PM survives new no confidence votes The French government has survived fresh no confidence votes in the National Assembly, keeping its 2026 budget alive despite fierce opposition and renewed controversy over the use of constitutional powers.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 28 French Senate to vote on assisted dying as end-of-life debate intensifies France’s upper house is set to approve expanded palliative care but block assisted dying, raising tensions with MPs over end-of-life legislation.
The Times of India · Jan 27 France passes bill to ban social media use for children under 15 French lawmakers have approved a bill to ban social media use for children under 15, a measure championed by President Macron to safeguard young users and limit screen time. The National Assembly's vote sends the bill to the Senate, with potential implementation by the 2026 school year. This legislation also…
Radio France Internationale · Jan 27 French MPs vote to curb children’s screen time with under-15 social media ban France is moving closer to imposing strict limits on children’s access to social media, as the government pushes ahead with legislation aimed at curbing screen time and protecting young people’s mental health.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 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 Times of India · Jan 25 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.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 23 French government survives no confidence vote over forced budget The government of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has survived two no confidence motions triggered by his decision to force his contested budget through parliament without a vote.
Euronews · Jan 23 French government avoids collapse after surviving two no-confidence votes Despite two no-confidence motions filed by the hard left and the far right, the French government avoided collapse, saved by the moderate left Socialists and conservative lawmakers.