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PoliticsOct 16Zelensky to discuss energy, air defense and financial support in BrusselsPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that key topics of his talks in Brussels today, where the European Council meeting is taking place, will include support for Ukraine’s energy sector and air defense, as well as EU financial assistance for this and next year.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 16Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decisionA focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.NPR News
PoliticsOct 16How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knowsPlus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.NPR News
PoliticsOct 16In Senegal, why Pastef repeatedly clashes with the Constitutional Council's censorshipDepuis les législatives de 2024, pas moins de dix textes de loi émanant du parti d’Ousmane Sonko ont été censurés par les « sages ». Décryptage d’un bras de fer institutionnel qui vient encore de rebondir.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 16National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila“The governors have one or two observations,” Mr Gbajabiamila said, not giving details. The post National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsBreakingOct 16France to witness a 'crossroads of anger' as mass protests expected on SaturdayPRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 16: French papers look ahead to Saturday's call for mass protests, which will bring together a number of social movements. Next, climate change has devastating consequences on communities in Afghanistan. Also, Libération publishes a special edition written in the style of Georges Perec. Finally, this year's animal of the year has been named.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 16Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in NigeriaThe summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers and panellists, including the National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Halima Iliya; and the Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun The post Stakeholders seek unified framework for school safety in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16Lawmakers are ‘watching with popcorn’ as a turf war erupts in Russia’s parliament. Leonid Slutsky lost his committee chairmanship — but refuses to vacate his office.Russia’s new State Duma is facing its first internal power struggle, a standoff between LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky and United Russia’s Pyotr Tolstoy. Meduza learned of the standoff from a source close to the Duma administration’s leadership and from an LDPR member. A political strategist who works with the Presidential Administration’s political bloc and with Russia’s systemic parties confirmed the account.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 16Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".BBC World
PoliticsOct 16Tinubu assents to bill upgrading Kaduna Polytechnic to federal universityPresident Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, in a move expected to strengthen technical education and skills development in Nigeria. The post Tinubu assents to bill upgrading Kaduna Polytechnic to federal university appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Serbia’s ‘Captured’ TV Screens All Tell the Same StoryThe dominance of pro-government TV channels, while commercial pressures squeeze critical media outlets, shows how uneven the media landscape has become ahead of the October 25 elections.Balkan Insight
PoliticsOct 16APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 electionsPresident Bola Tinubu is expected to appear at APC presidential campaign rallies in 12 states between October 2026 and January 2027 under a proposed nationwide mobilisation programme ahead of the 2027 elections. The post APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United StatesFollowing US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian social media accounts began claiming that a Russian oil tanker was already carrying thousands of barrels of diesel to the United States. The ship was actually carrying fertiliser.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 16Son detained after couple found dead, bodies decapitated55-year-old man is prime suspect in murder investigationANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 16Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment rowThe review called for Norway's sovereign wealth fund to lift ethical risk limitations on its investments.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 16Latest political news, live | Ayuso announces the closure of Sol metro station due to “unsanitary conditions”La negociación naufraga tras 10 días de conversaciones al expirar esta medianoche el plazo del registroEl País
PoliticsOct 16Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries ‘a disgrace’US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace," in an interview published Thursday The post Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries ‘a disgrace’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Trump returns to scene of his election lies as Georgia Republicans face midterm fightStaged in Dalton, a hub of conservative voter support in northwest Georgia, the event will feature Trump alongside Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick JacksonThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Rufián apologizes for not achieving a united left-wing candidacy: "I have failed""Quedan unas horas pero es muy probable que no pase", asume el candidato de ERC al Congreso sobre la hipótesis de conformar una lista única LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 16‘Bogus statistics’ – Most of Obi’s figures were correct, Kwankwaso replies Shettima“And the only thing is, because as human beings, we are bound to make mistakes or slip of tongue, as they call it. But for him to come and make that statement, I don’t think he was correct.” The post ‘Bogus statistics’ – Most of Obi’s figures were correct, Kwankwaso replies Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Italy to bring Schengen suspension in line with SpainSolution is in sight, countries' interior ministers set to have discussionsANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 16Trump's new press chief downplays China's potential due to lack of "adequate bathrooms"La vocera de prensa minimiza a China por falta de "baños adecuados", generando controversia por sus credenciales legales. Zacharia, quien asumió el cargo recientemente, enfrenta escrutinio por no haber aprobado el examen del Colegio de Abogados.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16Talarico compares his campaign to the biblical David after GOP invests over $158M against himA political candidate, Talarico, has likened his campaign to the biblical David after the GOP reportedly invested over $158 million against him. This highlights significant financial involvement and narrative-building in a political race.durangoherald.com · United States
PoliticsOct 16John Healey Budget 2026 TUC calls for more tax on bank profitsThe TUC has called for increased taxation on bank profits in the context of John Healey's Budget 2026. This indicates ongoing political debate about economic policy and corporate taxation.hillingdontimes.co.uk · United Kingdom