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POLITICSOct 5From the rent crisis to Trump: 5 things that will shape Spain’s snap electionShifting attitudes toward the far right, fallout from the Ceuta crisis and the U.S. president's geopolitical maneuvers could have a major impact on the Nov. 29 vote.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 5Tories promise to scrap Labour’s mansion taxTories promise to scrap Labour’s mansion taxThe Telegraph
POLITICSOct 5Trump somehow blames Ukraine for high US gas prices as he gets clobbered over it on campaign trailPresident’s new Truth Social post attempts to deflect blame for sky-high fuel costs on Ukraine attacks on Russian refineries — as Iran war and Hormuz Strait standstill continues with no end in sightThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 5Rubio: No direct link between US bombers removal and UK base incidentRubio visits Iceland, says no direct link between the removal of US bombers and suspicions of a terrorist act in the UKAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5The ghost of Bolsonaro reappears in Europe: Brussels' fears of a possible change of government in Brazil• A change of government in Brazil would provide arguments for MEPs seeking to halt the ratification of the trade agreement. • If between 50 and 80 legislators change their position in the vote expected in the coming months, the provisional application of the pact will be suspended.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Trump attributes gasoline price hike to Ukraine's attacks against RussiaThe American leader blames Ukraine for the rise in fuel costs, disassociating the Middle East conflict from the energy problem. With elections approaching, price increases are a key issue for voters, while tensions in Eastern Europe remain uncommented.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Spain calls snap election amid housing crisisMounting anger over Spain’s housing crisis have led Prime Minister Sanchez to call an early election on November 29Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 5India is one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers. Can it also help broker peace with Ukraine?India is beginning to take a more active role in efforts to reach a settlement between Russia and Ukraine, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said. Bloomberg reported that his explicit statement signals New Delhi’s shift toward a more active stance after years of caution over the war, driven partly by its close economic ties with Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5UGT and CC OO unions will go on general strike over the housing crisisTal como reclaman el Sindicato de Inquilinas y miles de manifestantes, las organizaciones lideradas por Unai Sordo y Pepe Álvarez convocarán el paro, que tendrá lugar poco antes de las elecciones generalesEl País
POLITICSOct 5CCOO and UGT give in to pressure and agree to call a general strike over the housing crisisLas organizaciones recogen el guante del Sindicato de Inquilinas, pero evitan poner fecha LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 5From school blockades to violence: what is driving student protests in France?Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 5Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count?, By Dakuku PetersideThe generation born in 1999 deserves more than a life without soldiers in power. It deserves a government it can influence, institutions it can trust, and a country where hard work leads to a real future. We should judge the next Democracy Day by how far we have moved towards that. Nigeria has kept the […] The post Nigeria since 1999: When will the years begin to count?, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSOct 5Ukraine’s path into the EU may come with a catch for its farmers: limits on subsidies and market accessBrussels may limit Ukraine’s access to agricultural subsidies and the EU food market if it joins the bloc, according to an internal European Commission document cited by the Financial Times.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Quebec heads to the polls with focus more on Trump than independence - ReutersSeparatists win Quebec election, could make it harder for Carney to deal with Trump reuters.comReuters World
POLITICSOct 5An activist challenged Russian officials after they blocked his protest against election fraud. Now he’s been jailed on drug charges and accused of ‘involvement in a Ukrainian armed group.’A court in Izhevsk ordered local activist Dmitry Morozov held in pretrial detention for two months on charges of possessing a large quantity of drugs. He is accused of possessing 0.38 grams of mephedrone, Kommersant — Udmurtia reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Sochi’s former mayor reportedly left to fight in Ukraine. Authorities brought him back, and a court has now sentenced him to 15 years for bribery.Moscow’s Meshchansky District Court sentenced former Sochi Mayor Alexey Kopaygorodsky to 15 years in a high-security prison after finding him guilty of accepting 248 million rubles in bribes.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5When growth is not enough: housing and inflation, Sánchez's key election challengesSpain's economy is still outpacing the eurozone and employment is at its highest since 2008, but Sánchez's term end is marred by inflation, weak productivity and a housing crisis now dominating the election debate.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 5Meloni calls Ericsson CEO, company withdraws layoff plans'Political exploitation fueling tensions at expense of 131 Genoa workers' - Chigi sourcesANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 5Cardiff Residents Invited to Have Their Say on Funding the Citys Future Transport NetworkCardiff Residents Invited to Have Their Say on Funding the Citys Future Transport Networksanjosesun · united states of america
POLITICSOct 5Schoolboy (15) loses hand after picking up stun grenade at protests in FranceBij scholierenprotesten in de Franse stad Lens is een leerling van 15 jaar zwaargewond geraakt. Hij raakte zijn hand kwijt toen een projectiel dat hij had opgeraapt, ontplofte. De jongen ligt in het ziekenhuis in Lille, hij verkeert niet in levensgevaar. Franse media melden dat het projectiel een flitsgranaat was, die door de oproerpolitie was gegooid. Een flitsgranaat wordt gebruikt om mensen met een harde knal en lichtflits te verblinden of verdoven. De jongen zou die granaat hebben willen teruggooien, toen die in zijn hand ontplofte. Het incident gebeurde vanochtend bij een school in Lens. NOS Buitenland
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5French high school students predict escalation of protestsLessons were suspended at hundreds of French high schools on Monday, as part of a wave of student protests over learning conditions that have rocked the European nation. Larger demonstrations are expected on Tuesday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 5French teenager loses hand picking up police grenade in high school protestsThe 15-year-old high school student was reportedly injured after picking up a sting-ball grenade fired by riot police in the northern city of Lens on Monday. The incident comes as the government faces criticism for its response to a sometimes violent student movement over classroom conditions that is now entering its third week.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 5US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK Baltic risks dividing NATOUS Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 5Spanish PM Sánchez seeks political lifeline in snap electionEmbattled Socialist leader aims to capitalise on housing crisis to remain in powerFinancial Times