Isis release video declaring 'Caliphate'

An offshoot of al Qaeda which has captured territory in Iraq and Syria has declared itself an Islamic "caliphate" and called on factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance, in a statement posted on Islamist websites and Twitter. Video: Reuters

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Why France's local elections matter

Naomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'Leary


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