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Global Political Landscape Shifts: Philippe Joins French Presidential Race, Trump Pleads Not Guilty, and Kishida's Last Summit

Edouard Philippe enters 2027 French presidential race amid national political instability.
Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2027 presidential election, as France grapples with political instability. With President Emmanuel Macron struggling to establish a new government following early elections, Philippe’s bid aims to shake up the landscape, especially given his history as Macron's initial prime minister.

Meanwhile, in Venezuela, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has declined to seek asylum despite facing an arrest warrant for claiming victory in the disputed July election against President Nicolas Maduro. This has sparked international backlash, as countries like the U.S. and the EU condemn the warrant, and the UN calls for a peaceful resolution, emphasizing the tension in the political scene.

Across the Atlantic, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will plead not guilty to revised charges related to his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. As the Republican frontrunner for the next presidential race, Trump’s legal battles continue to shape the headlines, with significant charges trimmed after a Supreme Court ruling.

In Eastern Europe, a noteworthy shakeup in the Ukrainian government has seen the resignation of at least six officials and the dismissal of a presidential aide, amid a sweeping government reshuffle. The ruling party aims to overhaul more than half of the Cabinet by week's end, signaling shifts in governance during a critical period.

This comes as the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, raises alarms about the “very fragile” state of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after recent attacks. Grossi is set to visit the site to prevent a potential nuclear crisis, underscoring the ongoing conflicts affecting the region’s critical infrastructure.

Lastly, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit South Korea for his final summit before retiring. His meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is poised to fortify bilateral and regional cooperation, marking the end of Kishida's tenure as the Liberal Democratic Party prepares to select a new leader later this month.
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