USA: Poll shows Zohran Mamdani’s lead in NYC mayoral race narrowing • FRANCE 24 English

Early voting continues to draw huge numbers with the New York City Board of Elections saying that more than 584,000 residents have already cast their ballots. It comes as the three candidates crisscross the five boroughs with a slew of events aimed at reaching those still undecided. France24 correspondent Pamela Falk reports the latest from New York.

Trump threatens to send US military into Nigeria, alleging mass killing of Christians • FRANCE 24

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Nigeria with a possible military attack after accusing the country of allowing the killing of Christians by Islamists. Trump alleged on social media on Friday that “Radical Islamists” in Nigeria were responsible for the “mass slaughter” of Christians. France24 correspondent Chinwe Ossondu reports the latest from Lagos, Nigeria.

Trump Becomes First US President to Receive South Korea’s Highest Honor

President Trump was given a massive gold crown Wednesday by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who proclaimed a new “golden age” of the nations’ alliance. Trump, known for his love of the precious metal, which he has used extensively to redecorate the Oval Office, also received the Grand Order of Mugungwha, South Korea’s highest honor, featuring a large medallion on a golden necklace. “It’s as beautiful as it can possibly be…. I’d like to wear it right now,” Trump told his host, who told him the award recognized Trump’s efforts to improve relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.