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PoliticsOct 16Asked whether Trump is making him a scapegoat for his own low approval ratings, Zelensky simply smiledUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to discuss his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in Brussels.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 16President of Croatia ashamed of Nazi remarks by Hajduk Split fansDe Kroatische president Milanovic veroordeelt de leuzen die supporters van de voetbalclub Hajduk Split gisteren zongen voorafgaand aan de wedstrijd tegen Ajax. Hij noemt de spreekkoren "onacceptabel en beschamend". Leden van de harde kern van Hajduk Split zongen onderweg naar het stadion teksten als "sta op, Adolf Hitler" en "Auschwitz, Auschwitz". Ook zongen ze over het "verpletteren van Joden". Bij de mars naar het stadion in Split reed een kleine Volkswagen voorop met op het dak een doodskist met de tekst Ajax. De Amsterdamse club had supporters die naar de Conference League-wedstrijd zoudeNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 16Peltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) sparred Wednesday in a fiery final debate for Senate in Alaska. They tackled the Iran war, economic woes and fisheries in an hourlong debate hosted by Alaska Public Media in partnership with Alaska’s News Source and KTOO. Sullivan, who’s seeking a third term, and Peltola,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 162027: Atiku, Amaechi, Obi will play ‘kalokalo’ with your destiny, Wike tells Rivers electorateMinister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned the people of Rivers State that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Rotimi Amaechi and Mr Peter Obi will play "kalokalo" with their destiny, urging them to reject the trio and back President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The post 2027: Atiku, Amaechi, Obi will play ‘kalokalo’ with your destiny, Wike tells Rivers electorate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Life in Cuba worsens amid U.S. sanctions and electrical grid chaosCBS News' Matt Gutman breaks down the worsening conditions in Cuba as U.S. sanctions contribute to deteriorating circumstances.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The most consequential president, By Jibrin IbrahimThis morning, we are at the public presentation of the book – Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair; written by Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Aliyu Sanusi, Alkasum Abba and Massoud Omar. The event was supposed to have taken place yesterday at Arewa House, Kaduna, a research institute run by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Due to “pressures […] The post Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The most consequential president, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16German colonialism: Why hasn't there been a reckoning?Germany's opposition parties have forced a debate in the Bundestag on the genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama. But will this finally spur progress in addressing colonial crimes?DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 16Lack of forensic labs frustrating rape cases in Jigawa — NBABy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jigawa State branch, has raised concerns over the lack of forensic laboratories in the state, saying the gap is undermining efforts to secure convictions in rape and other sexual violence cases. The chairman of the association, Barrister Hamza Umar, raised the concern at a two-day policy […] The post Lack of forensic labs frustrating rape cases in Jigawa — NBA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16ICPC seeks public support against vote buying in JigawaBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for collective action by government institutions and members of the public to curb vote buying and selling ahead of the 2027 general elections in Jigawa State. The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner overseeing Kano and Jigawa states, Ahmad Muhammad Wada, made […] The post ICPC seeks public support against vote buying in Jigawa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Tony Dokoupil on asking JD Vance about fears of corruption among Democratic, Republican votersCBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil sat down with Vice President JD Vance in Michigan for a town hall where the Republican politician took questions about corruption fears.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Mayors urge France to recognise 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as state crimeOn the eve of the 65th anniversary of the massacre of Algerian protesters in Paris, French mayors are calling for the events of 17 October, 1961 to be officially recognised as a state crime.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 16Bolton: Zelensky lecturing Trump won’t end wellJohn Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, said Thursday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lecturing the president won’t end well for him, “given Trump’s difficult political position here at home.” Appearing on NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Bolton told host Leland Vittert that Zelensky’s criticism of Trump would “end well” for him. “Let’s face it, everything…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump's 'scapegoat'? His response drew laughter from the audience in BrusselsVIDÉO - Après la question d’un journaliste sur son rôle de possible «bouc émissaire» de Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky a répondu par un simple sourire, déclenchant les rires dans la salle, vendredi à Bruxelles.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 16Democrat Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claps back at JD Vance’s latest insultDemocrat candidate Abdul El-Sayed has responded to at Vice President JD Vance’s latest insult amid the heated Senate race in Michigan.The Independent World
PoliticsOct 16Two senior Trump officials will visit Argentina to advance a millionaire infrastructure project and expand investmentsUndersecretary of State Christopher Landau and Undersecretary for the Western Hemisphere Juan Pablo Segura will arrive next week. They seek to promote the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, announced in September, which would mobilize US$7 billion.Clarín
PoliticsOct 16From reform to prosperity: The work to reelect the president starts now, By Ima NiboroThe coming elections should provide Nigerians with the opportunity to examine records, policy choices, consequences, and alternatives. And President Tinubu will have to defend his record before Nigerians, as every incumbent seeking re-election should. His challengers will equally have to explain not only what they would do differently, but how they would do it, what […] The post From reform to prosperity: The work to reelect the president starts now, By Ima Niboro appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 16Albanian protests turn violent: What we knowAlbania's capital Tirana has seen months of protests from an anti-government "Flamingo" movement, but what started on Tuesday this week was on a different scale.BBC World
PoliticsOct 16Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1 Million to Help El-Sayed in Michigan Senate RaceThe transfer represents an unusually large amount for a House member to give to a Senate race.NYT US
PoliticsOct 16Punjab being singled out on drug menace to defame Punjabis: MannBJP blames the ruling Aam Aadmi Party for drug menace, gangsterism, corruption and deteriorating law and order in PunjabThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16CM announces ₹10 lakh, govt. jobs for members of national blind women’s cricket team from KarnatakaThe Chief Minister announced financial rewards and government jobs for members of the national blind women’s cricket team from Karnataka. This serves as recognition for their achievements.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 16TDP urges SEC to rein in YSRCP leaders inciting violence ahead of local body electionsIn clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the opposition party leaders perpetrated violence in the first hour of filing of nominations by attacking the TDP cadres and contestants with weapons, causing severe injuries to several people, alleges Varla RamaiahThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 16Trump should try to mediate Turkish-Israeli tensions in the Horn of AfricaTensions could explode into a new war between any two of the countries that are at loggerheads there, and that could in turn draw in both of those powerful states.The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Just In: C’River PDP chairman quits over ‘crisis of direction’The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, Esq has resigned with immediate effect, citing a "crisis of direction and leadership coherence" in the party as the electoral season approaches. The post Just In: C’River PDP chairman quits over ‘crisis of direction’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 16Carville: Republicans could lose House, Senate despite ‘huge financial advantage’Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday that Republicans are “highly likely” to lose House control next month, despite a significant financial advantage and several successful redistricting measures. Carville, in an appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” doubled down on his analysis giving Democrats the leg up with the midterm elections just more than two weeks away. He…The Hill