Jul 1

Trump’s budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more

As debate time ended for Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the president’s tax-cutting package moved to a special session known as vote-a-rama.

3m 48s

Jun 30

Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine; Senate advances Trump’s budget bill, and more

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said that Iran could start producing enriched uranium again “in a matter of months”.

3m 6s

Jun 29

Iran buries war dead; Republicans push tax-and-spend bill, and more

A Russian drone struck a residential tower in Odessa, a port city in southern Ukraine, killing two people and injuring at least 14, including three children

3m 16s

Dec 2024

After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron collapsed Wednesday after losing a no-confidence vote. The outcome brings the country one step closer to a far-right government — the one thing President Macron has sought to avoid at all costs. Bloomberg’s Stephen Carroll and Bi ... Show More

15m 5s

Dec 2024

French government collapses in no-confidence vote

The French government has collapsed after PM, Michel Barnier, was ousted in a no-confidence vote, after forcing through his budget. Also: Mexican police make their biggest ever seizure of the synthetic drug fentanyl.

28m 28s

Jul 2024

The Lesson From French and British Elections: Incumbents Beware

French voters shocked the world on Sunday by rejecting Marine Le Pen’s efforts to see her far-right National Rally party take control of France’s legislature. And across the channel in Britain, a new government is set to enter parliament on Tuesday after voters last week gave the ... Show More

17m 50s

Jul 2024

Iran to hold a run-off vote after a low turnout

A run-off vote will take place in Iran this week after none of the candidates in Friday’s presidential election secured a majority. Meanwhile, France’s far-right celebrates a first-round victory in the country’s parliamentary elections. Plus: Boeing’s ‘sweetheart’ plea deal and t ... Show More

37m 40s

Jan 2025

Austria’s far-right led coalition talks and Taiwan’s digital-nomad visa

Talks begin in Vienna to try to form a government, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial, Taiwan introduces a digital-nomad visa and it’s the final day of campaigning ahead of Sunday’s second-round vote in Croatia’s presidential election. Plus: ‘The Invisible Coll ... Show More

34m 18s

Jul 2024

French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms

Large numbers of French people are voting in the second round of parliamentary elections. Turnout at midday was the highest in over forty years. Attention is focused on whether the far- right National Rally can win an absolute majority.Also in the programme: Reports quoting Hamas ... Show More

47m 25s

Jul 2024

France’s leftwing alliance beat the far right, but what now?

A leftwing alliance snatched victory from the far right in the final round of the French parliamentary elections. But will France now fall into political deadlock? Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

26m 17s

Sep 2024

Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Houthi sites in Yemen

Lebanon's health ministry has said more than 50 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday. Also: early results in Austria's general election indicate the far-right Freedom Party is heading for a victory.

25m 43s

Aug 7

Starmer is now less popular than Trump | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian

New polling has found that Keir Starmer is now less popular amongst British voters than Donald Trump.Today, we’re talking about Keir Starmer’s first year in government and the rapid decline in his personal popularity. From a triumphant election victory to sliding approval ratings ... Show More

22m 12s

France’s government on the edge; clashes...