Oct 27, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his government's refusal to accept a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza endorsed by US President Donald Trump. In televised comments to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that Israeli military forces will not pull out from the enclave until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.

The stance underscores a growing rift between Jerusalem and Washington, following Trump's recent promotion of the framework as a diplomatic breakthrough. Netanyahu's announcement comes as he prepares for a general election on October 27, navigating pressure from far-right coalition partners alongside American demands for a cease-fire. Despite the diplomatic disagreement, reports indicate Israeli forces have effectively scaled back offensive actions in Gaza amid US pressure.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

Former presidential candidate Ségolène Royal has secured the required endorsements to compete in the upcoming left-wing primary ahead of France's 2027 presidential election. Organised jointly by the Socialist Party and Place Publique, the two-round contest will take place in October and features seven declared candidates, including Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure.

While Royal credited her party connections for securing support, her candidacy has drawn early scrutiny following remarks directed at competitor Raphaël Glucksmann, despite her earlier pledges to avoid internal conflicts. Meanwhile, wider unity efforts on the left remain fractured as French Communist Party National Secretary Fabien Roussel pursues an independent presidential campaign outside the primary framework.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération.

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue expedited deportations of migrants to third countries while judges evaluate the policy's legality. The justices will review whether asylum seekers must receive an opportunity to contest their removal before being sent to nations where they have no ties.

The ruling comes as an investigation led by Forbidden Stories revealed that at least 25,447 individuals were deported to 28 third countries under confidential agreements. Around 20,000 migrants were moved by bus to Mexico, while over 5,000 were flown to foreign destinations, including individuals previously acknowledged as facing persecution risks.

Following the findings, over a dozen UN human rights experts urged Washington to halt the practice, warning deportees face severe risks of abuse and torture.

Sources: Danas, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Azerbaijan is pushing to transform the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) into a multifaceted platform covering political, economic, transport, and security cooperation. Speaking on the strategic direction of the bloc, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that the group's scope must extend beyond traditional cultural and humanitarian links.

Under Baku's approach, member states are working to align their national security interests while establishing critical energy corridors and transit routes connecting Europe and Asia. Azerbaijan is also leveraging high-level diplomatic and interfaith gatherings to enhance the organization's international standing. The strategy reflects a broader push to solidify the OTS as a key geopolitical player across Eurasia.

Sources: Trend News Agency.

Educational institutions across Poland and Hungary face heightened security concerns following a series of violent incidents and widespread bomb threats.

In Poland, public shock has intensified after three separate violent attacks took place within a single week. In the latest incident in Warsaw, a 21-year-old student wounded three people with a dangerous object at a higher education facility before staff disarmed her. Authorities confirmed that the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and had no prior connection to the attacker. Several other recent incidents involving teenagers possessing weapons or planning attacks at schools have further raised alarms nationwide.

Meanwhile, Hungarian authorities launched an investigation after more than 70 educational facilities received email bomb threats on Monday, mirroring similar mass threats reported in Northern Ireland.

Sources: 444, HVG, Rzeczpospolita, Telex, TVP info