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PoliticsOct 8Italy: Giorgia Meloni obtains her electoral law reformDÉCRYPTAGE - Les députés italiens ont validé ce jeudi 8 octobre la réforme électorale baptisée « Stabilicum ». Soutenue depuis plusieurs mois par la première ministre italienne, cette nouvelle loi promet une majorité parlementaire à toute épreuve.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 8Bipartisan Senate duo proposes filibuster rules reform to fix gridlockSens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have teamed up in calling for several major reforms to the Senate rules that they say are needed restore bipartisanship and bring the slow-moving institution into the modern age. “Both our parties have been hamstrung by the Senate’s tangled rules,” they wrote in a joint op-ed for…The Hill
PoliticsOct 8Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rulesPolice who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 8Iowa is grappling with Trump's economic policies despite being a reliably Republican stateIowa voters are dealing with the impact of the current U.S. economy and may cast their votes seeking to distance themselves from President Trump. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News
PoliticsOct 8New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigilNew York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court FindsA judge in London said that a “significant error” had been made in the granting of search warrants in an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.NYT World
PoliticsOct 8China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher actionTrade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is seeking concessions from Beijing to narrow a record trade deficit, but expectations of a breakthrough are low.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 8Watch live: Vance lays out steps to combat alleged work visa fraudVice President Vance is expected to announce new measures Thursday aimed at tackling alleged work visa fraud. Vance, who leads President Trump’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, has been spearheading efforts to identify potential abuses of federal programs, including immigration and healthcare. The Trump administration has sounded alarms in recent years over potential…The Hill
PoliticsOct 8King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tensionIsrael's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8CITU backs strike by contract health employeesCITU has announced its support for a strike initiated by contract health employees. This indicates a labor dispute involving healthcare workers and union backing.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 8‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise upAs in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 8Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE CitizenshipAccording to an OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek president’s son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 8Italy approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 electionThe Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 8Protest culture: Why do French students repeatedly rise up?France is in the international spotlight as massive student protests show no sign of stopping. Demonstrating is something of a rite of passage for young people in France, a moment when teenagers discover politics and their collective voice. How has this "protest culture" manifested itself in recent French history? And why are some student protests effective at bringing about change and others not? We take a closer look in French Connections.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 8Turkmenistan marks 35 years of independence with an eye on the futureTurkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a vast parade through Ashgabat, as the country set out its ambitions for the decades ahead.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 8Ukraine’s migration challenge won’t end with a peace dealFor many Ukrainians, the question will not be whether they love their country or miss home; it will be whether returning makes sense for their family.The Hill
PoliticsOct 8Fuller classrooms are not enough if learning does not become human capitalLos resultados de Pisa muestran que aumentar la escolaridad y el gasto educativo en Colombia no basta si el aprendizaje no se traduce en capital humano. The post Aulas más llenas no bastan, si el aprendizaje no se vuelve capital humano appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 8Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate diagnosed with fluTrump also rolled out a nickname for the Democratic nominee: ‘James TalaFREAKo’The Independent World
PoliticsOct 8CPI(M) calls for Idukki hartal on October 16 over land-related issuesCPI(M) sytates its opposition to plans to convert Cardamom Hill Reserve areas into forest land, revive forest corridors for elephants, and a government order restricting plantation work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 8Judge says search warrants used to seize property from ex-Prince Andrew were unlawfulA London judge says police who searched former Prince Andrew's properties in connection to Jeffrey Epstein agreed the search warrants were unlawfulABC News
PoliticsOct 8ASHAs stage protest seeking ₹15,000 monthly remunerationASHAs are staging a protest to demand a monthly remuneration of ₹15,000. This action reflects a labor dispute over fair compensation for essential workers.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 8BRS flays govt. for booking cases against farmers of Jurala ayacutThe BRS party is criticizing the government for filing cases against farmers from the Jurala ayacut region. This indicates a political dispute regarding government treatment of agricultural communities.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 8Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliationThe Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge questioned former President Obasanjo’s “never again” appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo’s administration as president. The post Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo urges forgiveness, reconciliation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 8Trump hit with boomerang after Jeff Bezos warns a politician ‘picking villains’ doesn’t ‘have a solution’Dozens of viewers commented that Amazon founder’s comments, likely aimed at the left, could also be applied to the presidentThe Independent World