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- 1France's far-right National Rally surges in Senate electionsβFranceβs far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections
France's far-right National Rally has made significant gains in elections to the French Senate, an institution long dominated by mainstream conservative and centrist forces. The result marks a notable advance for the party of Marine Le Pen in a chamber where it previously held little representation. The surge is being read as another sign of the far right's growing foothold in French institutions following its recent national breakthroughs.
- 2France's National Rally forms Senate group for first timeβFrance's far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate and forms group for first time
France's far-right National Rally has secured enough Senate seats to form its own group in the upper house of parliament for the first time. The milestone marks a symbolic breakthrough for the party of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, which has long struggled to convert its electoral strength into representation in the indirectly elected chamber, where local officials dominate.
- 3Far right gains ground in French Senate electionsβTake this as a reminder to join your local antifa group. And unionize. We all need help. Far right gains ground in Frenc
France's far-right National Rally and its allies made gains in elections to the French Senate, according to RFI. The result reinforces the party's growing national standing and has prompted reactions from left-wing commentators, some of whom are calling on supporters to join anti-fascist groups and trade unions in response to the advance.
- 4Eviction of 87-year-old sparks Madrid housing protestsβEviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/nx-s1-5983303/encam
Protesters gathered in Madrid after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home, turning the case into a flashpoint over Spain's housing crisis. Demonstrations and an encampment followed, with campaigners denouncing rising rents and weak protections for vulnerable tenants as the story draws national and international attention.
- 5France's far-right National Rally surges in Senate electionsβFrance's far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/28/french-electi
France's far-right National Rally has made significant gains in indirect Senate elections, marking a breakthrough in a chamber where it previously held almost no seats. The result points to the party's growing entrenchment across French political institutions, extending its influence beyond the National Assembly. Observers see it as another sign of the far right's normalisation in French politics, with implications for President Macron's already weakened position.
- 6Trump to campaign in Ohio for Senator Jon HustedβTrump to travel to Ohio to stump for Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican faces competitive challenge
President Trump is planning a trip to Ohio to campaign for Republican Senator Jon Husted, who is facing a competitive challenge in his race. The visit is widely reported by national outlets and is being watched as a test of Trump's influence in a key midterm battleground, where Republican hopes of holding the Senate seat may depend on his ability to rally the party's base.