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PoliticsOct 7Kemi Seba Affair: South African justice reopens the way for extradition to BeninIncarcéré en Afrique du Sud, l’activiste visé par une extradition vers le Bénin s’est vu refuser la protection diplomatique. Un revers majeur pour sa défense, qui mise désormais sur l’audience prévue en novembre.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 7Shock gloves purchased by ICE cause ‘intense pain,’ Army study found‘Everyone should be alarmed that ICE is preparing to deploy a tool designed to inflict, at best, intense pain, without showing that it is safe for the people who will be subjected to it’The Independent World
PoliticsOct 7The philosopher Slavoj Žižek and his controversial defense of a universalist leftOriginally published in 2020, the essay surprises with the relevance of several of its proposals in the contemporary political scenario. The Slovenian thinker questions both the alternative right and certain progressive expressions. His proposal advocates for a universalist, cosmopolitan left.Clarín
PoliticsOct 7Sri Lanka’s ex-first lady arrested in charity corruption probeSri Lanka’s anti-corruption authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected for a children’s hospital. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has revived long-dormant corruption investigations involving members of the once-powerful Rajapaksa family, which dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly two decades. The 73-year-old wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested in Colombo and driven to...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 7We need a US debt conversation — will the Republicans have one?Borrowing heavily to finance tax cuts for the wealthy leaves us less prepared for emergencies when they comeFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 7‘Moral majority’ no more: The Republican Party’s criminal desperationSo much effort has been dedicated to protecting politicians like Max Miller and Donald Trump that it appears Republicans ran out of time to do anything else.The Hill
PoliticsOct 7California Democrats demand Trump apology for rally remarksCalifornia Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could “take out” the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. “As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the…The Hill
PoliticsOct 7Horatti urges Karnataka govt. to reconsider proposed hike in milk prices, bus faresIn separate letters to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, Mr. Horatti said the proposed increase in the prices of essential services would add to the burden on people already struggling with rising prices and the impact of droughtThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 7Telangana HC directs CCS police not to take coercive action against KrishankThe Telangana High Court has directed CCS police not to take coercive action against Krishank. This indicates a legal development concerning an individual and police procedures.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 7FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff…moves to avert fresh crisis in tertiary institutions By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has released eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance, CONTA, to non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, in a move aimed at strengthening industrial harmony and preventing disruptions in the nation’s tertiary […] The post FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7Chentsov on new EU enlargement strategy: Ukraine needs clear perspectiveUkraine welcomes the European Commission's intention to adapt the European Union's enlargement policy to new realities and calls for agreement on a timeframe and political horizon for completing accession negotiations.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 7Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell TinubuBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Over 1,000 northern Islamic clerics have told President Bola Tinubu to drop his 2027 re-election ambition, citing killings, kidnappings and acts of terrorism across the country, particularly in the North-West. The demand was contained in a communique issued at the end of a national conference on “An Assessment of the State […] The post Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC,,,INEC, Canada, IFES deepen inclusive voter education The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced a national training programme aimed at strengthening inclusive voter education ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X platform on Wednesday, saying the two-day National Inclusive Voter Education Training was designed to […] The post No eligible voter must be left behind – INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 7BJP leaders, workers welcome Seva Jyoti Yatra in BelagaviLeaders and workers of the BJP political party welcomed the Seva Jyoti Yatra in Belagavi. This event signifies political activity and mobilization within the region.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 7Listen live: Supreme Court takes up Guam WWII munitions disputeThe Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday about which environmental requirements the government must follow when handling unexploded WWII-era munitions in Guam. For decades, the government has brought the munitions to Anderson Air Force Base. It agrees it must follow the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which lays out procedures specifically for hazardous waste. But…The Hill
PoliticsOct 7Supreme Court to hear Centre’s contempt plea against appointment of Jharkhand DGP Tadasha MishraA Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was urged by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the contempt plea be also listed for hearingThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 7France suspends police stun grenades at student protests after teenager loses handEuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 7Saudi Arabia has sentenced a foreign worker to death over a Facebook post. Why isn’t there a bigger outcry?The Independent World
PoliticsOct 7Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle RoadGovernor Caleb Mutfwang said the road, which serves as a vital link between neighbouring communities, would upon completion reduce travel time, improve road safety and provide easier access to essential services. The post Mutfwang Inaugurates Reconstruction Of 41km Bisichi-Fan-Mangu Halle Road appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 7German spy scandal threatens national securityDW News [en]
PoliticsOct 7UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racismThe party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 7The Latest: Trump doesn’t commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial adsA day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, a White House official insisting on anonymity said Trump’s promises don’t mean there’s any reimbursement coming. Some $12 million worth of…tribstar · united states of america
PoliticsOct 7We don’t have billions, but we still have our voteJudgment day for democracy is here. After 250 years, and it’s time to put it to a final vote. If you know where you stand, read no further. The rest of this message is for eligible voters who are undecided,…romesentinel · united states of america
PoliticsOct 7Police investigating reports Israeli flags were lit on fire in TorontoTORONTO - Police in Toronto say they're investigating a possible hate crime after receiving reports that several Israeli flags were lit on fire early Wednesday morning.stcatharinesstandard · canada