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PoliticsOct 9Second Maine Senate debate takes testy turn: 3 takeawaysRepublican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson squared off Thursday in the second Maine Senate debate of the week, sparring over the Iran war and high prices as their battleground race barrels toward Election Day.  The hourlong debate, hosted by WMTW, turned testy at times as the rivals defended their records and re-upped many…The Hill
PoliticsOct 9Brazilian election postpones return of Brazil's ambassador to Buenos Aires "indefinitely"Behind the scenes of Bolsonarism, three names are already being considered to lead Itamaraty. Two of them respected and one that generates strong concern.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Lauren Boebert targeted by SuperPAC with humiliating ad on ‘Beetlejuice’ scandalThe Colorado Republican continues to be haunted by a date gone wrong at a musical in Denver, for which she has apologizedThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 9Green Leader Polanski’s Westminster gamble fails in Holborn and St PancrasLabour holds Keir Starmer's old seat in Holborn and St Pancras – shutting down Zack Polanski’s bid to get into the House of Commons.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 9The Israeli ambassador thanked the Government for its support, in an emotional tribute from the Jewish community to the Bibas family in Buenos AiresAhuva Spieler Reshef recordó especialmente a Shiri, Ariel y Kfir Bibas, que fueron secuestrados y asesinados por Hamas.Fue en la inauguración en Villa Crepo de un espacio permanente de memoria, en conmemoración por el tercer aniversario de la masacre del 7 de octubre en Israel.Participaron dirigentes de la comunidad judía y familiares de víctimas del ataque, que provocó 1.200 muertos y se llevó a Gaza a 251 personas secuestradas, uno de los cuales fue el argentino Iair Horn, que fue liberado y habló en el acto porteño.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9When politicians write bad erotic fictionSome leaders have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Some never will.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 9Michigan Senate debate goes off the rails: 4 takeawaysRepublican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s first Senate debate in Michigan turned so contentious it even extended off camera. “In 30 years of doing debates, I’ve never seen it continue during the commercial,” WOOD TV moderator Rick Albin said. “But it did” Rogers and El-Sayed participated in a debate hosted by Nexstar’s Grand Rapids…The Hill
PoliticsOct 9Key takeaways from US Senate debate in Michigan between El-Sayed, RogersDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are locked in a toss-up race for the US Senate.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 9Hong Kong police to launch international academy, reveal details of new degreeHong Kong’s police have revealed they will launch an academy offering specialised courses for overseas officers and shared new details about the force’s bachelor’s degree programme, with classes expected to start next March. Kelly Cheng Lai-ki, director of the Police College, said establishing the Hong Kong International Academy of Policing would consolidate generations of frontline wisdom handed down within the force into an international exchange hub. “These exchanges can showcase our...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 9Key Moments From the Georgia Senate Debate Beween Ossoff and CollinsSenator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, called his Republican opponent, Representative Mike Collins, a bigot. Mr. Collins called the incumbent a radical “trust-fund kid.”NYT US
PoliticsOct 9Congressional candidate who says she was raped while fixing camping signs believes attack was ‘crime of opportunity,’ not politicalExclusive: The Democratic candidate was fixing a damaged campaign sign along her route in August when she says two men ambushed her from behindThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 9Nearly 15,000 arrested by ICE in Southern California were deported, study revealsUn estudio revela que casi 15,000 personas fueron deportadas desde el sur de California por ICE en 2025 y 2026, destacando un cambio hacia arrestos comunitarios.Los Ángeles fue un foco principal de estas detenciones, con arrestos en vecindarios y lugares públicos, reflejando una nueva estrategia del DHS.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9First debate between El-Sayed and Rogers in Michigan turns into personal attacksEl primer enfrentamiento entre los aspirantes al Senado por Michigan se caracterizó por ataques y diferencias sobre seguridad, inmigración y economía.El debate, crucial en la contienda electoral, mostró la tensión entre los candidatos, especialmente en temas de vigilancia y política exterior.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Trump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrantsPresident Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks against the group. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The people of Minnesota must fight back.” He added…The Hill
PoliticsOct 9Fiery Georgia Senate debate gets personal: 4 takeawaysThe first debate for Georgia Senate on Thursday evening quickly devolved into a string of personal attacks and campaign talking points as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) wrestle for voters’ support in the closely-watched midterm race.  The incumbent Democrat has maintained a lead over his GOP challenger in recent polling, but…The Hill
PoliticsOct 9ICE officers shoot man in New York CityA man was taken to the hospital after ICE officers shot him in New York City, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mayor Mamdani has responded to the shooting saying it was an "unconscionable" situation. The investigation is ongoing.NBC News
PoliticsOct 9ICE identifies man shot by an agent in New York as DominicanUn agente del ICE hirió a un dominicano con antecedentes penales en una operación en Nueva York. El hombre fue trasladado al hospital.Make the Road New York exige una investigación del incidente, ocurrido cuando el individuo estaba con un niño en su vehículo. El FBI investiga.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Rubio to meet Friday with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera in WashingtonThe US diplomatic chief will meet with the former Venezuelan legislative president to discuss democratic governance issues. The meeting coincides with new judicial charges against the former Venezuelan president and his wife for serious crimes.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9The Bordó list won the internal election of the judges' association to elect representatives to the Council of MagistracyThe list led by Marcelo Gallo Tagle as the first candidate won by obtaining 203 of 615 votes. The other three magistrates going to the Magistracy are Juan Manuel Culotta, Gabriela Vázquez, and Paula Castro.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbolThousands of protesters honour Maricarmen Abascal's life, while tributes in Spanish parliament spark debate.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 9U.S. East Asian envoy says investors are overpricing Taiwan risk, calls Xi a 'very rational actor'Investors are overestimating the risk of conflict across the Taiwan Strait, a U.S. diplomat says, playing up deterrence to keep Beijing from taking the island.CNBC
PoliticsOct 9Why Javier Milei believes inflation will continue to fallThe amount of pesos in the economy and in banks has stopped falling and is recovering, favoring what the Government announced months ago and was not fulfilled: remonetization and the fall in the interest rate.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debateFacing questions about gas prices, the war in Iran and tariffs, the candidates frequently exchanged insults amid a high-stakes campaign.NBC News
PoliticsOct 9'Trump dividend': Can promising voters a check help win an election?Donald Trump is promising $5,000 to every adult US citizen if both chambers remain Republican after the midterm elections on November 3. In his column, Le Monde's Pascal Riché recalls that Silvio Berlusconi and Emmanuel Macron also used financial incentives during their campaigns.Le Monde [en]