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PoliticsOct 12Canada’s PM Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nearsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday urged Alberta to remain in Canada, warning that a vote next week on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada would begin a “long and uncertain process” at a dangerous time for the country. “This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different,” Carney said in a holiday message to Canadians. “A week from today, Albertans will have the opportunity to make an important decision about their future, whether to remain part of Canada or begin a long and...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 12Christie: GOP committing ‘malpractice’ to try to win CongressFormer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday the GOP is committing “malpractice” in its efforts to retain control of Congress amid a tough midterm environment for the party. Christie — a former Republican presidential candidate — discussed the surprisingly competitive Senate election in Kansas while appearing on ABC News’s “This Week.” “As a…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Gov Mbah tasks SEDC on gas pipeline, regional railways, support for industrial programmeThe governor made the calls on Monday when he received the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission led by its Chairman, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The post Gov Mbah tasks SEDC on gas pipeline, regional railways, support for industrial programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 12Trump says he ‘never thought’ he’d have to hold rallies againPresident Trump said Sunday he “never thought” he would hold rallies again as he crisscrosses the country to campaign for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump made the observation while letting Truth Social followers know he would campaign for Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Youngstown, Ohio, on…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Trump’s antitrust threat to NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and Fox News: What to knowThe Department of Justice (DOJ) took many by surprise when it said over the weekend it would investigate the country’s top television networks on antitrust grounds over a boycott the TV networks carried out last month in response to President Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House. The announcement came as…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donorMusk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.CNBC
PoliticsOct 12Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Obasanjo urges increase in 13% derivation for oil-producing statesFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday advocated an increase in the 13 per cent derivation allocated to oil-producing states. The post Obasanjo urges increase in 13% derivation for oil-producing states appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 12You’ve nothing to fear in Tinubu’s 2nd term – Shettima tells NorthVice President Kashim Shettima has issued a rallying cry to the North for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the region has absolutely nothing to fear from a second term for the President. The post You’ve nothing to fear in Tinubu’s 2nd term – Shettima tells North appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 12Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK ParliamentNewly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Ceuta troops absent as Spain holds National Day parade in MadridThe parade took place against a tense political backdrop, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for 29 November.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Concern grows in Brussels over Sánchez's lack of legislative measures to address the Ceuta crisis and accelerate the return of immigrantsEl Gobierno no aprobó el decreto que planeaba sacar adelante junto con los de vivienda y ya no lo hará en plena precampaña, con lo que cualquier posible actuación se retrasará durante meses LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 12'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Musk gives GOP a boost ahead of the midterms Tech trillionaire Elon Musk gave $276 million to several Republican super PACs and organizations over the past three months, as the GOP faces headwinds ahead of the midterm elections. © Jacquelyn Martin, The Associated Press This brings the Tesla…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Watch live: Trump rallies in Ohio, seeking to boost GOP in midterm battlesPresident Trump is returning to Ohio Monday evening, as Republicans fight to defend two key seats in a state that has emerged as an unexpected midterm battleground. He is expected to campaign alongside Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), just days after Vice President Vance rallied voters in the Buckeye State. The visits come as Husted trails…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst saysPresident Donald Trump's envoys told ​Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington because Vladimir Putin knows that Donald Trump lives on borrowed time".France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030Mr Pate said the planned investment was part of a transition arrangement under which both countries would work towards Nigeria fully financing its health sector by 2030. The post FG to invest $3bn into health sector by 2030 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 12Israel demolitions in Negev displace 400 PalestiniansIsraeli authorities have demolished 80 structures in Al-Dahiya village in Israel’s Negev DesertAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Pope Leo XIV's trip to Argentina: the Church remains hopeful he will come despite his operationEl periplo agendado a partir del 6 de noviembre abarca paradas en Uruguay, Argentina y Perú, con actividades en Cusco a más de 3.000 metros de altura. Ante la situación médica, el presidente Javier Milei confirmó la predisposición del Gobierno nacional para ajustar el cronograma si fuera necesario postergar la visita.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Lagos govt water privatisation will deepen inequality, coalition warns“Water is not a commodity. It is a human right,” Mr Olusesan said. The post Lagos govt water privatisation will deepen inequality, coalition warns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 12Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not MaineAn executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Mr. Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.NYT US
PoliticsOct 12South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence chargesShadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s ₦10bn Suit Against EFCCThe court also held that Achimugu and her legal team failed to establish sufficient grounds to justify the ₦10 billion damages sought against the EFCC. The post Court Dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s ₦10bn Suit Against EFCC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 12Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitationA new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults. The post Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily