Reuters World News National Guard, October 7, Thunberg and France crisis
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Oct 7, 2025 Illinois is challenging President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. Tal Shoham shares his harrowing 505-day experience as a hostage in Gaza. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by young children living in conflict zones are highlighted. Greta Thunberg receives a warm welcome in Greece after her involvement in an aid flotilla release. In France, discussions are underway to address a political crisis following the resignation of Macron's prime minister, leaving the government in a precarious position.
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National Guard Deployment Faces Legal Tests
- Legal battles question use of federal troops for civilian policing and whether that violates long-standing principles.
- Courts will weigh troop use, state control of the Guard and claims of political targeting by the White House.
Ethics Bypass Raises Due Process Concerns
- A Trump-appointed agency head bypassed internal ethics to refer political opponents to the Justice Department.
- Critics warn this undermines impartiality and could damage due process.
Ceasefire Talks Hit Core Impasse
- Talks in Sharm el-Sheikh represent the closest chance for a deal after two years, but core goals remain mismatched.
- Hamas seeks full withdrawal and permanent ceasefire while Israel insists on hostages and security buffers.