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PoliticsOct 14Longtime London MP Irene Mathyssen dies at age 75Former NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen announced her mother's passing on Tuesday, saying she always strived to make the world a better place.thestar · canada
PoliticsOct 14Eleuthera residents threaten BPL bill pay halt on outagesELEUTHERA residents are threatening to withhold Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) bill payments in protest over persistent outages, mounting appliance damage and what they describe as prolonged delays when seeking compensation.tribune242 · bahamas
PoliticsOct 14NGO: Brussels confirms Czech PM’s agri business conflict of interestBabiš placed Agrofert in a trust fund before returning to power in an effort to preserve its eligibility for EU farm cash — but Brussels remains unconvinced.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 14Croatia's wartime grievances threaten Montenegro's hopes of joining EU by 2028Croatia's list of grievances with Montenegro include missing persons, war crimes, prison camps, property seizures and borders. Podgorica has closed 21 of 33 chapters, but Zagreb is blocking progress unless bilateral issues are resolved.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 14Farmers withdraw highway blockades in Haveri, Dharwad districtsHowever, only three lanes of the six-lane highway will be open for vehicles as farmers have already launched a foot march to HubballiThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 14Power crisis: Pinarayi Vijayan cautions State against opting for nuclear power projectsConsidering nuclear power projects to meet an immediate need could entail grave implications for the State in the future, said the Leader of the OppositionThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 14EFCC reopens Atiku case over 2006 corruption reportBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking his prosecution over alleged financial crimes. The petition seeks to revive a case dating back to 2006, […] The post EFCC reopens Atiku case over 2006 corruption report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 14Delhi journalist who accused ACP of sexual harassment slapped with SC/ST Act over ‘casteist remarks’Delhi Police register FIR on ACP Vivek Bhagat’s complaint alleging caste-based humiliation and obstruction of duty; journalist’s sexual harassment complaint remains under Crime Branch inquiryThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 14Russia expects to sign fuel agreement with the US "in the coming days"Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Election time is here, and voters have caught on to con-man TrumpAttorney A. Scott Bolden argues that President Trump's track record of false claims and unpopular policies warrants holding him accountable through Democratic victories in the midterms.The Hill
PoliticsOct 14The 2027 Social Security COLA is here: When will benefits increase?Seniors will soon see one of the largest cost-of-living adjustments in years.The Hill
PoliticsOct 14Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedomPolice barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 14Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedomPolice barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 14States should evaluate natural resources before pitching for data centres: NITI AayogThe NITI Aayog framework calls for States to prepare 20-30-year seasonal assessments of water availability, protect existing users, and ensure developers fund grid assets built exclusively for their projectsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 14Former Minister H.D. Revanna alleges irregularities in tender process for Hasanamba festivalFormer Minister H.D. Revanna has alleged irregularities within the tender process for the Hasanamba festival. This suggests potential misconduct in the allocation or management of contracts for the event.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 14Malvinas: a heretical declarationWhy not make constitutional patriotism, pluralism, freedom, equality of opportunity, and the right to dissent our identity components?Clarín
PoliticsOct 14Albania: Fire at Education Ministry as students protestRiot police deployed in the Albanian capital Tirana on the second day of student protests. The sudden outbreak seemed at least somewhat reminiscent of the widespread demos in France courting international attention.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 1460 Minutes' journalists on secret weapons, a spy mystery and Havana syndrome60 Minutes' investigative journalists Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados sit down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book, "The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time."CBS News
PoliticsOct 14Trump’s Reflecting Pool liner failed in a whopping 85 places, inspection finds‘Failure analysis’ finds the president’s ‘American flag blue’ sealant was compromised by poor construction and a rushed jobThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 14Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near - AP NewsInflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near AP NewsAP News
PoliticsOct 14Spanish Foreign Minister tells Euronews 'fundamental rights of people' at stake in snap electionAlbares says upcoming election pits 'progressive majority' against rightwing forces that want to remove fundamental rights. He also discusses Madrid's position ahead of an EU leaders summit on Thursday, advocating to use Russian frozen assets to finance UkraineEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 14Talarico has an edge in nearly every poll, but the Texas Senate race is tightening.Polls indicate one candidate has an advantage in the Texas Senate race, but the contest is becoming more competitive. This suggests a potentially close election outcome in a significant state.NYT US
PoliticsOct 14EU leaders to ‘urgently’ call for new trade weapons to tackle China shockLeaders of the EU’s 27 member states will instruct Brussels to “urgently” come up with new weapons to counter the imbalances they believe are caused by China’s economic policies, at a meeting in the Belgian capital on Thursday. The instruction – part of a draft statement being negotiated ahead of this week’s European Council summit – comes after the European Union and China reached a surprise deal in Beijing last week that will cap the number of Chinese hybrid cars imported to the bloc at...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 14This Is Israel’s Haredi ElectionThe country’s coming election has become focused on the status of the country’s ultra-Orthodox at wartime.Foreign Policy