Developing storylines
the narratives behind the headlines
- •Michigan AG Dana Nessel accuses Abdul El-Sayed of excusing terrorism after a Hezbollah-inspired synagogue attack, deepening antisemitism concerns in the Senate race.
- •El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for a March remark referencing 'hurt people hurt people' after a synagogue attack, saying he intended context, not justification.

- •France's minority government faces a precarious 2026 budget season with a hung parliament and one of the euro zone's highest deficits ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
- •France's August inflation quickens to 2.7% year-on-year, driven by higher energy costs, adding pressure to the government's fiscal plans.