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PoliticsOct 7Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests ahead of snap electionSánchez has come under fire domestically after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her residence in Madrid, sparking national controversy. Pressure have piled on Sanchez’s administration to step down as protesters accused the government of not doing enough to tackle a rampant housing crisis.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 7In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over howIn an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.CBS News
PoliticsOct 7Can Flávio Bolsonaro defeat Lula and end the pink wave in South America? / Analysis by Mauricio VargasAunque el balotaje estará reñido, el haber ganado la primera vuelta con fuerza podría abrir la puerta a una nueva victoria de la derecha en la región.El Tiempo
PoliticsOct 7Germany’s spies face a fresh scandalFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 7What Israeli schools teachWhat Israeli schools teachAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 7Modi’s 75-ft tall cutout marks ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ in TirupatiThe event also marks the launch of the beating of folk drums non-stop for 75 hours from October 7 to 10; organisers eye entry in the Guinness Book of RecordsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 7Tiruppur Kumaran: a sacrifice that defied the British RajA young man, who fell victim to the police brutality on January 10, 1932, went on to become a symbol of those who laid down their lives for the sake of political freedom of their fellow countrymen.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 7Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treasonFox News World
PoliticsOct 7Trade unions finalize the date for the general strike in November amid criticism from employers and the rightSindicatos autonómicos importantes como el gallego CIG y los vascos LAB y ELA se suman a la convocatoria, rechazada por CSIF, USO o FeticoEl País
PoliticsOct 7Can Puigdemont return to Spain?El Constitucional avala la amnistía de la malversación del ‘procés’ y acerca el regreso del expresidente catalán, aunque el Supremo aún debe aplicar la medida a su casoEl País
PoliticsOct 7CEC row LIVE: CJP’s Saurav Das to submit ‘intimation letter’ to Delhi Police ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar protest; security tightenedThe move comes hours after Delhi Police detained around 260 INDIA bloc protesters, including 10 MPs, during a demonstration demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignationThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 7How have votes shifted since 2023? Surveys by sex, income, age, and ideologyVox crece en general y especialmente en un grupo: mujeres jóvenes. El PP tiene fugas por la derecha y el PSOE sobre todo por el centroEl País
PoliticsOct 7Homeless and still without a decree: this is how those evicted camping in Sol await housing measuresEl Gobierno recupera las iniciativas tumbadas la semana pasada en el Congreso, mientras los movilizados que han perdido su hogar solo confían en la organización ciudadana y la huelga generalEl País
PoliticsOct 7Individuals, companies, or large holders: who owns housing in Spain?La gente con una sola casa o entre dos y cinco supone más del 90% del parque inmobiliario, según los datos del Catastro. Los grandes tenedores suman más de un millón de pisosEl País
PoliticsOct 7Junts seeks to leverage Puigdemont's return to impact the electoral campaignEl expresidente catalán calibra cuándo y cómo volver a Cataluña para evitar que le acusen del oportunismo que siempre negóEl País
PoliticsOct 7PP, Vox, and Junts have voted together eight times against decrees with housing measuresEl Gobierno presume de haber llevado al Congreso hasta 25 iniciativas desde 2019 sobre esa materia y haber convalidado 19El País
PoliticsOct 7The political map Puigdemont will find when he returns to CataloniaLa vuelta del expresidente, aún sin fecha, supone un impulso para Junts en un momento en el que su fuerza electoral está en duda frente al empuje de Aliança CatalanaEl País
PoliticsOct 7Merz in the Coalition Committee therapy sessionPolitico Europe
PoliticsOct 7Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeawaysAccusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month.  Lahn and Sand participated in an hour-long debate hosted by KWQC and held at St. Ambrose…The Hill
PoliticsOct 7With a financial crisis looming, what promises can French presidential candidates make?The prime minister has warned that France's worsening budget deficit could hinder the next president's ability to govern. In this anxiety-inducing climate, presidential candidates are at odds over how best to solve the crises.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 7Hundreds of Israeli flags vandalized outside church in McKinney, Texas, ahead of Oct. 7 observanceHeritage Church in McKinney, Texas, says hundreds of Israeli flags honoring victims of the Oct. 7 attack were pulled from the ground overnight Tuesday.CBS News
PoliticsOct 7EU toughens China stance ahead of Šefčovič’s Beijing visitPolicymakers in the European Parliament want the bloc to address more than the trade imbalance.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 7Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeawaysMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine State’s next governor. During the debate, which Nexstar’s WOOD-TV hosted, the candidates touched on issues specific to the state — such…The Hill
PoliticsOct 7Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate Between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonSenator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more.NYT US