Midterms 2026: what Congress can change after 3 November
Laws, spending, nominations, investigations: the US midterm elections redistribute several powers. But winning one chamber does not hand you the keys to the other or to the White House.
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2026 is not 1789: what the word ‘revolution’ really measures
Emmanuel de Waresquiel compares the October demonstrations with 1789 while rejecting the equivalence. Institutions, sovereignty and presidential precedents provide a way to test the word ‘revolution’.
Marine Le Pen in Orléans: what the rally established for the campaign
The congress on 24 and 25 October established a narrative, an organisation and a timetable. The speech did not, however, resolve either the legal uncertainty or the electoral stages ahead.
Atlanta: Kelsea Bond’s task force on data centres remains on hold
Kelsea Bond wants to regulate the growth of data centres in Atlanta. But, as of 28 October, the announced task force has not yet been created: its resolution remains held up at city council.
United States: corruption rivals inflation, while allegations against Kushner remain disputed
As the midterm elections approach, 60% of American voters say they are extremely concerned about government corruption. The allegations against Jared Kushner, however, are disputed and have not been independently verified.
Israel after the vote: from provisional results to coalition agreements
The count on 28 October leaves the two main blocs without an absolute majority. The Arab parties could influence the formation of the next government.
Sudan: what weapons investigations can establish
Equipment found in Darfur documents diversions, without revealing every intermediary. A guide to the evidence, the embargoes and the situation of civilians.
Violence in France: Trump and Macron offer contrasting interpretations
On 21 and 23 October, the two presidents commented on the violence in France. Their statements shed light on a political clash, without establishing who was responsible for the damage.
Floods in Tibet: information amid sanctions and restricted access
A Chinese announcement dated 31 August lists twelve cases. The restrictions described by RSF highlight the difficulty of verifying information after the disaster.
Corsica: what the Senate’s rejection of the constitutional amendment blocks
The Senate rejected the bill on 26 October, by 181 votes to 134. Amending the Constitution requires the agreement of both houses: the National Assembly’s vote in June is not enough.
Charles III in the Caribbean: calls for reparations accompany tour
Scheduled for 27 October to 4 November, the visit combines local meetings with a Commonwealth summit. CARICOM intends to press its call for reparative justice.
Ethiopia: in Tigray, peace remains a political undertaking
Military control of a city and implementation of a peace agreement are two distinct steps.