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.

Can Turkey be a reliable partner for European Security? | DW News

A rash of drone sightings and airspace violations by Russia in recent weeks have raised new security fears in Europe. EU leaders have already agreed to significantly increase defense spending and are drafting plans to better protect the bloc against threats from Russia. Many see NATO member Turkey as well-placed to help meet the European defense goals – but President Erdogan is a difficult partner.

Leaders gather around Donald Trump in Sharm El-Sheikh for Middle East peace summit • FRANCE 24

World leaders, led by President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, gathered in Sharm El-Sheikh for a crucial Middle East peace summit. The meeting aims to build on the recent US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and pave the way for lasting stability in the region. FRANCE 24’s journalist analyse Trump’s speech and the stakes of the summit.

Huckabee: No Place for PA in Gaza

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman in Tel Aviv about the most pressing issues facing Israel and the region. Huckabee warns that the Palestinian Authority cannot govern Gaza under its current practices, from “pay-for-slay” to incitement in schools.