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PoliticsOct 6French PM slams violence at student protests, promises 'timeout' for democracyFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said there can be "no room for tolerance of violence", as tens of thousands of students took to the streets nationwide on Tuesday to protest over the state of schools. He told parliament that high schools would clear their schedules for the rest of the week to create space for democratic debate and air grievances.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 6Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: PollNew Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to new polling released Tuesday.  The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, found the Democrat holds a 7-point advantage over his Republican opponent among likely voters in the state.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6ABC asks judge to block FCC early license reviewAn ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.CBS News
PoliticsOct 6Jim Clyburn urges Democrats to woo Black voters with affordability pitchCivil rights veteran says Republicans will ‘reap the reaction’ for redistricting moves ahead of midterm electionsFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 6Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling schemeA former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.CBS News
PoliticsOct 62027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter ObiSowunmi also cited the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects in the South-East, particularly the work of the Minister of Works, as a factor that could influence political calculations in the region. The post 2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Trump, Waltz link France riots to mass immigration as thousands are arrestedTrump claims France's student protests are about "Islam wanting to take over" as Sébastien Lecornu reports the school system's heaviest toll in decades.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 6China Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control ItA bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 6The EU shelved AI liability rules. Sam Altman has revived the debate.OpenAI’s CEO triggers ‘told you so’ moment for fans of liability laws in Europe.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 6Inside the push for Agent Orange victims memorial in small-town UtahFormer Air Force Sgt. Larry Kerr served two tours in Vietnam and is working with officials of Sunset City, Utah, to honor those affected by Agent Orange.Military Times
PoliticsOct 6France erupts overs schools: Why the violence surrounding surprise movement?It’s a protest movement that a broke, lame-duck French government did not see coming. Civil servants this Tuesday joining high schoolers now in their third week of picketing over long-deteriorating classroom conditions. The usual recipe for wearing down movements in France has recently been to match eventual violence with a heavy hand, the escalation turning the silent majority against the protesters as was the case with the pre-Covid Yellow Vests movement.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million ScamA plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.NYT US
PoliticsOct 62028 Democratic contenders set to meet at post-midterm conference on party’s futurePotential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are expected to meet at the party’s post-midterm conference next month, with a focus on how to navigate through the next election and beyond. The conference, titled “What’s Next,” will be held Nov. 12-14 in Denver. It is not an official Democratic Party event, and instead will be presented by…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6Almost 500 arrested, over 40 police wounded in French school protestsAt least 488 people were arrested and 43 members of the security forces wounded Tuesday as tens of thousands massed in France to protest against poor conditions in schools, the interior ministry said. The post Almost 500 arrested, over 40 police wounded in French school protests appeared first on Vanguard News .vanguardngr · nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Ladli Behna scheme has turned out to be ‘very expensive’, says Madhya Pradesh CMLast month, a petition was also filed before the Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court, seeking closure of the scheme while questioning its financial liability on the exchequer and accusing it to be an election-related freebieThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6A Bolivian couple was arrested at Aeroparque with 199 cocaine capsules: they were part of a network that trafficked drugs to PatagoniaThe two citizens were arrested while making a stopover in Buenos Aires before continuing to the province of Santa Cruz. The investigation against this drug trafficking organization lasted four months.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Democratic senator says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar ‘to hide the costs’ of Iran warSen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), says the Pentagon blocked him from a key U.S. military base in Qatar while he traveling in the Middle East, accusing the Trump administration of trying to hide damage caused by the Iran war.   Murphy, who traveled to Doha, Qatar, and later Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a congressional delegation,…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6Trump to Announce Investment in Maryland Submarine FacilityThe deal is designed to demonstrate that President Trump is focused on one of his main campaign pledges: bringing back manufacturing jobs.NYT US
PoliticsOct 6Trump claims he’s ‘flipping races’ with his rally-a-day blitz. It’s not Republicans he’s helpingThe president insists he can help his party defy the polls, even as Republicans who voted for him sour on his policies and increasingly erratic behavior and comments in the home stretch to Election Day, writes Andrew FeinbergThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6Thousands of protesters take to the streets of Athens against Marco Rubio's visitMassive protests in Athens over the arrival of the American diplomat, with thousands of demonstrators opposing his visit and the war in the Middle East. The politician will meet with Greek leaders to discuss regional conflicts and strengthen cooperation in defense and energy.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Benin-France: what to remember from the meeting between Romuald Wadagni and Emmanuel MacronLe chef de l’État béninois a effectué sa première visite officielle en France, où il a scellé trois accords économiques avec son homologue. Et, selon nos informations, acté la nomination de l’ancien ministre de la Culture Jean-Michel Abimbola comme futur ambassadeur à Paris.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsOct 6The right wing raises doubts about mail-in voting at the start of the pre-campaign: urges people to vote "in person"Vox dice tener "todas las reservas" sobre esta modalidad de participación electoral y el PP no se desmarca del todo de este posicionamiento LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 6Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant liftedSpain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 6Maharashtra Govt approves to increase scholarship allowance for SC and ST studentsUnder the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana, the government has approved a revision of allowances for Scheduled Tribe studentsThe Hindu