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PoliticsOct 12Schumer: Judge halting Trump ads ‘only the beginning’Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Sunday hailed the order from a federal judge blocking the Trump administration from using taxpayer money to pay for advertisements promoting his leadership and pledged it marked “only the beginning” of a legal battle over the controversial ads. “Taxpayer dollars are not Trump’s personal propaganda fund. This…The Hill
PoliticsOct 12Zelensky: Ready to work with Rada on election solutions if fighting stops for 60 daysPresident Volodymyr Zelensky stated his readiness to work with the Verkhovna Rada on legislative changes to hold elections in Ukraine as soon as possible, provided that the U.S. reaches an agreement with Russia on a complete ceasefire lasting at least 60 days.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 12Gabon: Ali Bongo Ondimba on the offensive to recover his bank accountsDepuis le coup d’État qui l’a chassé du pouvoir en août 2023, l’ancien président gabonais, installé depuis plusieurs mois à Paris, n’a plus jamais eu accès à ses comptes locaux. Tandis que la banque BGFI lui oppose l’ordonnance d’un juge, lui y voit un règlement de comptes politique.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 12Wike’s no-work, no-pay directive unconstitutional, unenforceable – NLC, NUTMr Wike on Friday directed area council chairpersons to enforce the no-work, no-pay policy against workers participating in the strike. The post Wike’s no-work, no-pay directive unconstitutional, unenforceable – NLC, NUT appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 12Delhi HC to hear on Tuesday plea against ‘closure’ of Jantar Mantar as protest siteThe lawyer urged the court to take up the plea urgently, arguing that peaceful demonstrations were being curtailed in the absence of an alternative venue designated by the authoritiesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 12Where every tree hides an "enemy": how I witnessed the growth of paranoia in ChinaThis article describes the witnessing of increasing paranoia in China, where a sense of hidden enemies is prevalent. It matters as it reflects on sociopolitical conditions in the country.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12Miriam González launches new party to take on Spain’s big two in snap electionLawyer Miriam González is entering politics with new party Democracia21. She is married to British politician Nick Clegg, former UK deputy prime minister, and says she wants to "regenerate Spanish politics".EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel dealNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about President Trump's deal for Russian diesel and his claim of an "energy ceasefire" that did not materialize.wfdd · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel dealNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about President Trump's deal for Russian diesel and his claim of an "energy ceasefire" that did not materialize.npr · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Nigel Farage pledges to ban asylum claims for five years if Reform winsReform UK leader Nigel Farage proposes a five-year suspension of the asylum system, voiding current applications and deporting claimants instead of hearing their appeals. He also plans to review and revoke recent refugee statuses and use tariffs to force countries to accept deportees.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Democratic senator talks Trump's Russian diesel dealNPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire about President Trump's deal for Russian diesel and his claim of an "energy ceasefire" that did not materialize.ctpublic · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12Inside Jeffrey Epstein's network: How favours, money and influence kept it runningFor years, convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein developed a global web of powerful connections despite accusations of sex trafficking. Millions of declassified documents reveal how he expanded and maintainted his network.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil?Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leaderThe Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.NPR News
PoliticsOct 12Trump Faces Intense Bipartisan Backlash Over Russian Oil DealPresident Donald Trump is facing growing bipartisan backlash following his announcement of a deal to temporarily lift U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The move, aimed at lowering fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, has members of Congress from both parties saying the deal may be illegal. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.NBC News
PoliticsOct 12Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last month, is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civilians in Gaza with the use of AI-powered targeting systems. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 12Govt. move to de-notify Jantar Mantar follows SC suggestion that protest sites need more space, open airA four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site in DelhiThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 12French MPs push exit tax on crypto above €800,000 and fines for undeclared walletsFrench MPs want wealthy crypto investors who leave the country to pay tax on their paper gains, under an amendment backed in committee last week alongside fines of up to €10,000 for undeclared self-custody wallets, though every measure must be voted on again.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 12Govt. mulling extension of pay revision panel term: Keralam CM V.D. SatheesanHe said leave surrender had also been allowed till May 31.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 12NDC urges calm over omission of Cross River governorship candidate by INEC“I can assure you that all this will be resolved this week; we will have our candidate back on the list,” a party official said. The post NDC urges calm over omission of Cross River governorship candidate by INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 12Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: follow minute by minute all the Government's newsEl Presidente viaja a Washington este martes a recibir un premio y luego irá a la Cámara de Comercio de Estados Unidos.Clarín
PoliticsOct 12You told us election integrity matters. Here’s where Michigan candidates standElection integrity and voter access are among the top issues driving Michigan voters this election, according to an MLive survey.mlive · united states of america
PoliticsOct 12'Do not put words in our mouth': Supreme Court clarifies stand on modified Form 6, sets Oct 27 hearingThe Supreme Court on Monday clarified its earlier remarks on the Election Commission's revised Form 6. Here's what the apex court said in its latest hearing on Monday.dnaindia · india
PoliticsOct 12French high school protests: Exhausted principals struggle to deal with violent clashes at their schoolsWhile most high schools have been peacefully blocked in the protests, others were struck by vandalism. Several principals have been injured and threatened. They shared how difficult it was to handle the situation and reopen their schools.Le Monde [en]