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PoliticsOct 132027: INEC meets security agencies, party leaders, others in LagosSalami said the commission was intensifying preparations in logistics, personnel deployment, election security, voter education and accessibility. The post 2027: INEC meets security agencies, party leaders, others in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 13Somaliland celebrates Trump considering it a "different" and independent country from SomaliaThe US leader highlighted the difference between Somaliland and Somalia, promoting the recognition of the territory as a separate nation. Trump's support is seen as a diplomatic milestone for Somaliland, following Israel's recognition, despite global criticism.Clarín
PoliticsOct 13Doubts Grow Over the Terms of Ukraine’s European Union AccessionWelcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each week, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more compleWar on the Rocks
PoliticsOct 13In French high schools, protests give way to students' political awakeningOn Friday, Rosa-Parks high school's principal tried to 'structure the dialogue' with his students, who both raised issues about timetables and highlighted 'inequalities between suburban schools and those in Paris.' The participants showed their determination to take their demands further than their school.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 13Trump pick Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in unusual first press briefing: ‘My president, I mean my husband’Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corpsThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13Rochas Okorocha denies arrest but police insist he was arrested for forgeryPolice said the politician’s arrest followed allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation against him. The post Rochas Okorocha denies arrest but police insist he was arrested for forgery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Pablo Iglesias encourages the thesis of Podemos and Frente Amplio candidacies clashing in Madrid and Barcelona but unity pacts in other provincesThe former purple leader sees feasible alliances in the Valencian Community, Canary Islands, Aragon, or the Balearic IslandsEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Photos: French protests over school conditions swellMass rallies backing high school protests continue across France, piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 13From no cards to many: Europe warns Trump not to waste Ukraine’s leverageUkraine's campaign against Russia's refineries is a growing problem for the U.S. president.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 13Ivory Coast-Mali: Ivorian intelligence chief expected in BamakoFace à la progression de la menace jihadiste dans le sud de son territoire et aux enjeux stratégiques du corridor Abidjan-Bamako, le Mali affiche sa volonté de relancer la coopération en matière de renseignement avec son voisin, après plusieurs années de tensions.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 13Dian says the first lady's foundation can receive donationsNoticias Uno reportó que la fundación Colombia Luz y Sonrisas no estaba inscrita en el RTE. Es una de las tres organizaciones que reciben ayudas por el terremoto. The post Dian dice que la fundación de la primera dama puede recibir donaciones appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 13Trump’s floundering Senate pick partied in Dubai with mistress and two US fugitives: reportTexas AG Ken Paxton, currently facing tough midterms race against Democrat James Talarico, spent New Year’s Eve 2024 watching fireworks in U.A.E. in questionable company, according to reportThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 13The King, in Ceuta: “Sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable and, in the face of any risk, our obligation is their defense”Felipe VI defiende en la ciudad autónoma que “cualquier amenaza” a la frontera “es una amenaza al conjunto de la UE”El País
PoliticsOct 13EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meetingEU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 13Obama travels to Ohio to boost Democrats in key racesThe former president visits Ohio to support Democratic candidates in key elections, highlighting the state's importance in Senate control. Obama supports Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton, who seek to unseat Republicans in crucial contests, reflecting the Democratic interest in recovering [control].Clarín
PoliticsOct 13US places Nigeria among countries allowing recruitment of child soldiersThe listing places pressure on the Nigerian government to address concerns over child recruitment and demonstrate compliance with international standards on the protection of children in armed conflict. The post US places Nigeria among countries allowing recruitment of child soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 13Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition saysPresident Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Russia to increase diesel supplies "is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine" and "a gift to our adversary," a bipartisan coalition of senators wrote in a letter admonishing the agreement.Why it matters: The decision to turn to Vladimir Putin in an attempt to ease the diesel crunch is piling onto Republican headaches ahead of the midterms and fueling fresh friction between the U.S. and Ukraine.What they're saying: The deal "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans," the senators warned, urging Trump to withdraw from it and ramp up the Axios
PoliticsOct 13Wike’s appointment as campaign coordinator is internal party affairs – Rivers APCBy Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has welcomed the appointment of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, by its national leadership to head the coordination of the Presidential Campaign in the state. Read Also: Wike, Soludo, Adeleke make APC’s revised 2027 campaign council list The […] The post Wike’s appointment as campaign coordinator is internal party affairs – Rivers APC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 13New Trump spokeswoman makes White House debut, takes only 3 questionsNew White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her briefing room debut on Tuesday by taking remarkably few questions from journalists while leaving no doubt who she believes has all the answers – US President Donald Trump. “I get to do what I was doing on the outside already, which was hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump’s incredible agenda for the American people,” she said, describing her vision for the job. Zacharia, a 41-year-old devotee of Trump’s hard-right...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 13Florida Executes First Prisoner Since Botched Injection in TennesseeThe execution of James Robertson, who said he deliberately killed another inmate to get on death row, occurred without complications, state officials said.NYT US
PoliticsOct 13Supreme Court asks Delhi governmente to seek inputs from IB on Hawara plea for transfer to Punjab jailBench takes a cautious approach, saying the case of Beant Singh murder convict is sensitive, and even the Punjab government seems to be reluctantThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 13UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s ‘politically motivated’ requests for Falklands oil arrestsExclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil projectBritain has appealed to Interpol to reject Argentina’s requests for the arrest of individuals involved in a large oil project off the Falkland Islands.With tensions over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory reaching levels not seen since the war with Argentina in 1982, UK officials have sought urgent assurances from the international organisation. Continue reading...Guardian World
PoliticsOct 13Felipe VI concludes visit to Ceuta with a warning to Morocco: "Against any risk, our obligation is to defend an inalienable part of Spain"El Mundo
PoliticsOct 13Digital distrust and polarisation: 'We need to get back to engaging with one another as a society'François Picard is pleased to welcome Valdemar Osted, partner and head of technology at Danish digital consultancy Common Consultancy. Can the fear of disinformation become as dangerous to democracy as disinformation itself? Osted challenges widely circulated claims that attacks on Russian data centres have triggered a sudden collapse in online engagement among supporters of Donald Trump and Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Drawing on social media monitoring and research into inauthentic behaviour, Osted reports finding no unusual decline in Facebook interactions following thFrance 24 [en]