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The Democrats are rushing in midterms: will Trump use the veto to stop Congress?

The mid-term elections in the United States have drawn up a new and challenging political map: with a majority in both chambers of Congress, the Democrats are profiled as a firm counterweight in front of the White House, while President Donald Trump already warns that he will use his veto power to stop the opposition's legislative agenda. How will the tense relationship between the executive and the legislature be after this blue tide? And what will be the direct consequences of this new balance of powers for Latin America? We analyzed it in The Debate of France 24 next to nue

Xi Jinping intensifies anti-corruption purge in the Communist Party

Chinese President Xi Jinping intensifies his campaign against corruption within the Chinese Communist Party (PCCh), with the expulsion of 33 leaders accused of serious disciplinary and legal misconduct, the highest figure recorded in this type of purge. During a four-day conclave, the president also announced greater vigilance over the heritage of party members and their families, and stressed the need to strengthen loyalty to the organization. What is the scope of this new internal offensive, one year after the next reorganisation of Chinese leadership?

After the overwhelming defeat in the midterms... Liquidating accounts starts between Republicans.

War declared, or almost. After the collapse of the Republicans in the half-renewal elections, Donald Trump and his allies criticized the poor quality of the candidates, while the local officials of the party on the ground referred to the President ' s responsibility. Among the dignitaries, Vice-President J. de Vance goes away from Trump gently and lays the foundations for a programme of 2028, while Ron de Santis provides himself implicitly as an alternative.

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France: Strike and demonstrations against the cost of living and authorities deploy 70 thousand police and gendarmerie officers

demonstrators waving flags and flags on the streets of French towns, and public sector workers started a Thursday strike, in a new challenge for President Emmanuel McCrone after disturbances over weeks, his Government had shaken five months before the presidential election. This movement, advocated by trade unions, including the General Confederation of Left Labour (CGT) and supported by student-representative groups, is the result of the high cost of living, the deterioration of public services and education demonstrations that have erupted in France for years.

Ten unprecedented results in the U.S. midterms.

The ultra-American refurbishment elections have produced historic results, including the election of the first Muslim Senate and the first black woman governor of the state, as well as the arrival of other candidates in positions that have never been filled by persons from similar backgrounds.

South Africa: ANC at risk in municipal elections

The South Africans voted on Wednesday to elect their local representatives in an election that could further weaken the African National Congress (ANC) in power since the end of apartheid. These municipal elections are the last major election deadline before the general elections of 2029.

Farewell Botox, heels and big hair: Is this the end of MAGA women?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 5: "Loser" and "Reborn in the USA" are just some of the headlines dominating the international press after the Democrats stomped to victory in the US midterm elections. What impact will their success have on the rest of Donald Trump's presidency? How will he govern with a Democratic-controlled Congress? These are just some of the burning questions after that vote. Also, do the midterm results signal the end of the MAGA woman and the "Mar-a-Lago face"?

What comes next for Democrats after midterm election victory?

With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades – a 2028 contest ​likely to expose the party's divide over how to win back the White House. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.

Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlash

Since his return to power, US President Donald Trump has been intent on reshaping the nation's capital Washington, seeking to leave his name and mark on it. After his involvement with the Kennedy Center, the White House ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Trump is now particularly keen on building a 250-foot (79-metre) "Triumphal Arch" – a project he claims is intended to honour the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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