France’s top constitutional authority approved legislation on Friday on the right to assisted dying, but struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15 in a blow to one of President Emmanuel Macron’s cherished reforms. Macron’s office hailed the Constitutional Council’s decision on the assisted dying law, seen as one of the major social reforms of his second term. The ruling “completes an exemplary democratic debate,” the Élysée Palace said, adding that the legislation “provides an essential safeguard for our fellow citizens.” At the same time his office said the president had no plans to give up…

The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s reforms are enough to overcome widespread frustration with living costs.Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Zambians are casting their ballots in a presidential election pitting incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema against former minister Brian Mundubile.Polls opened at 6am (04:00 GMT) on Thursday in…

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