France will close hundreds of high schools on Monday after violent student protests. The government promises reforms while police report thousands of arrests.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is starting a broad effort to overhaul public services. He aims to shift power to local regions to improve housing and care.
Governments in Turkey and the United Kingdom are increasing pressure on activist groups. This creates new tensions regarding human rights and public protest.
President Salva Kiir has dissolved South Sudan’s unity government and removed vice presidents, centralizing power ahead of the nation's first-ever elections.
As Russia heads to the polls for the first time since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, the long-standing dominance of United Russia faces new scrutiny.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned following a narrow election defeat, leaving Sweden's political future in the hands of a fragmented opposition.
A surge in youth-led demonstrations known as 'cockroach' protests has prompted a Supreme Court inquiry into police conduct, posing a complex challenge for the Indian government.
Iraqi authorities have launched a major anti-corruption operation in Baghdad, leading to the arrest of several officials and the seizure of millions in illicit assets.