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POLITICSOct 2How responsible is Macron for the disintegration of France's traditional parties?'The Macron Years' (2/3). The president promised to build a bulwark against the far right, but politicians on both the left and the right have accused him of instead creating a bridge to it. Only one issue still seems to unite them: the outright rejection of Emmanuel Macron.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spanish right-wing politicians defeat housing crisis plan as protest movement growsOpposition lawmakers join forces to scupper proposals by socialist-led coalition after 87-year-old’s evictionIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 2Russian political researcher Alexander Finiarel has lived in Spain without papers for two years. But soon he (and half a million other refugees) will be able to get documents. This is his story.In 2026, Spain is granting legal status to large numbers of undocumented migrants. The authorities initially planned to grant status to about 500,000 people, but nearly 1.2 million applied. Russian political researcher and journalist Alexander Finiarel is among those seeking legal status in Spain. He has lived there without it for two years and closely follows migration policy in Europe’s most attractive destination for migrants. At Meduza’s request, Finiarel explains how undocumented migrants live in Spain, what Spaniards think about migration, and how the mass legalization process works fromMeduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Polanski asked candidate to replace him in by-election - The TelegraphPolanski asked candidate to replace him in by-election The Telegraph The Dark Arts of Camden Labour: Part I Tribunemag.co.uk Labour Increasingly Confident Of Beating Zack Polanski In Crunch By-Election HuffPost UK John Curtice on whether Zack Polanski can win key Holborn by-election The National Scot Two-thirds of members optimistic about Holborn and St Pancras by-election – poll LabourListgoogle · united kingdom
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2Hundreds of French high schools shut as teen protests escalateVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Hochul rebukes decisions in Cornell rape case: "She could not have been clearer"New York Gov. Kathy Hochul removed the district attorney who was managing the Cornell University rape case and appointed state Attorney General Letitia James to handle an independent investigation going forward. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.CBS News
POLITICSOct 2‘Maxi merde’: French presidential campaign rattled by a week of chaosNobody has emerged unscathed, but the spotlight is firmly on the far left and the far right.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 230 minutes of silence before the rage in front of Congress: “Shame!, Shame!, Shame!”Cientos de personas han seguido en directo la votación de los dos decretos de vivienda y ahora se preguntan desde el campamento de Sol cuál es el siguiente pasoEl País
POLITICSOct 2Polanski’s Greens look for their next openingThe left-wing populist party nudged Keir Starmer out of office, but now Andy Burnham is drawing satisfied protest voters back to Labour.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 2The U.S. seized $5.4 million from ‘Orthodox oligarch’ Konstantin Malofeyev and sent it to support Ukrainian veterans. Russia has now opened a criminal case over the confiscation.Russia’s Investigative Committee, the country’s main federal investigative agency, said it has opened a criminal case over U.S. authorities’ “misappropriation” of funds belonging to Russian businessman Konstantin Malofeyev, founder of the Tsargrad channel. The “Orthodox oligarch” himself filed the complaint seeking an investigation.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continueSpain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 25 EU nations planning to follow U.S. with deportations to third countriesFive European countries are moving ahead with plans to send rejected asylum applicants to "return hubs" in countries outside the bloc under new EU rules.CBS News
POLITICSOct 2A Ukrainian grandmother came to Kazakhstan to collect her grandson. Instead, she was detained at Russia’s request.Ukrainian citizen Liubov Rozhanska was detained at Astana’s airport after arriving from Istanbul. She is now being held in a pretrial detention center, and a court hearing is expected within three days. Russia requested her detention through the Collective Security Treaty Organization, her lawyers told DW. Rozhanska could be extradited to Russia, where she is being investigated for child abduction.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in FranceAbout 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.BBC World
POLITICSOct 2EXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 2Benin: Romuald Wadagni expected in Paris for his first official visit to FranceLe président béninois sera à Paris les 4 et 5 octobre pour sa première « visite de travail » depuis son investiture à la tête du pays. Il doit notamment rencontrer son homologue, Emmanuel Macron.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSOct 2Stricter family reunification rules also apply to older applicationsDe nieuwe, strengere regels voor gezinshereniging gelden ook voor oudere aanvragen. Dat heeft de rechtbank in Den Haag besloten in een zaak van twee Syriërs tegen de Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND). De zaak was aangespannen door twee Syriërs met een zogeheten subsidiaire beschermingsstatus. Zij zijn niet als vluchteling erkend, maar kunnen vanwege gevaar niet terugkeren naar hun land van herkomst. Hun aanvragen om gezinsleden naar Nederland te laten overkomen werden afgewezen, omdat zij niet aan de nieuwe voorwaarden voor gezinshereniging voldeden. Europees migratiepact Sinds 12 juni NOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 2French students clash with police as school protests spread nationwideFootage shows pupils in Paris, Toulouse and Lille clashing with police as they demand better school resources, warning protests will continue nationwide.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Pro-Palestine protesters defy police over Oct 7 rally - The TelegraphPro-Palestine protesters defy police over Oct 7 rally The Telegraph Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest BBC Met urges students to cancel pro-Palestinian march on October 7 The Times All the major protests happening in London as Met Police issues serious warning London Evening Standard Toronto student groups to hold vigil ‘honouring martyrs’ on October 7 anniversary The Jewish Chroniclegoogle · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 2Trump diverts Ukraine aid to conservative-led countries in Latin AmericaThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.BBC World
POLITICSOct 2Ukraine war fatigue fuels defense-spending downgrade plan in ItalyItalian military planners risk losing out on billions in funding as government and opposition parties seek to cut defense spending and Ukraine support.Defense News
POLITICSOct 2Feijóo challenges Sánchez to call elections after setback with decrees: “We are ready”El líder popular aprovecha el rechazo parlamentario a las medidas del Ejecutivo para sostener que Sánchez y su Gobierno no tienen “ni las Cortes ni las calles”El País
POLITICSOct 2Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty… EU, UK others toeing Trump’s stringent immigration stance – Foreign policy expert … Calls for domestic policy reset … Focus may be shifted to residency schemes in Malta, Greece, others – Migration advisory firm By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe […] The post Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria