GovernmentsGreece
PASOK abstained and five parties voted against. The government answers critics by citing a European Commission freeze on other national bans, which does not cover the Greek law.
InstitutionsEurope, United States
The 2026 prize comes about two weeks after Washington announced new sanctions against the court. Brussels is weighing how to shield it.
DiplomacyRussia, United States
GovernmentsBelgium
Bart De Wever tendered his government's resignation after talks on the 2027 budget failed. King Philippe has not accepted it, and they meet again on Friday 6 November.
ElectionsAnalysisSpain
The state-run CIS survey puts the Socialists almost 12 points ahead, while a private poll puts the conservative PP 6 ahead, with fieldwork overlapping in October. We explain who ran each poll, which technical sheets we read and what is missing.
ElectionsAnalysisUnited States
More than 53 million ballots are already in and Democrats lead the polling averages. Neither fact decides who controls Congress: a guide to reading 3 November.
InstitutionsFrance
The 'casseurs-payeurs' bill would let the state claim up to €10,000 per person and seize part of their benefits. It now goes to the National Assembly, its more uncertain test.
DiplomacyUnited Kingdom, Antigua & Barbuda
The UK prime minister says he will listen to calls for a formal apology for the slave trade, but rules out reparations and offers help with debt instead.
