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PoliticsOct 6UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate ClosureJonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.NYT World
PoliticsOct 6Is Quebec About to Separate?On Monday night, voters in the Canadian province of Quebec elected a separatist government led by the Parti Quebecois (PQ). The PQ has been out of power for over 12 years. The last time they held a referendum on separation was in the 20th century. How did the PQ pull off this astonishing victory? Is Quebec about to secede from Canada? And if so, what are the consequences for the United States? The post Is Quebec About to Separate? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
PoliticsOct 6Cornell taps Sally Yates to lead review of its response to sexual misconduct claimsCornell University said Tuesday it is bringing on a former Justice Department official to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house​.CBS News
PoliticsOct 6Espionage case harms reputation of German intelligence service"Een absoluut nachtmerriescenario", noemt inlichtingenexpert Kenneth Lasoen het nieuws dat het voormalig hoofd van de Duitse buitenlandse inlichtingendienst is aangehouden. Lasoen is hoogleraar inlichtingen- en veiligheidsstudies aan de Universiteit Antwerpen. Voormalig BND-chef August Hanning (80) werd vandaag gearresteerd op verdenking van landverraad en spionage. Ook zijn naaste medewerker en vertrouweling Manfred D., tevens stafchef van Hannings opvolger, werd aangehouden. Voor welke buitenlandse dienst Hanning zou hebben gespioneerd, is niet bekend. Een van de weinige aanwijzingen is een NOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 6Cornell faculty inches close to ‘no-confidence’ vote that could see university leadership oustedThough a no-confidence vote carries no power to remove officials, faculty members say the measure delivers a necessary rejection of the university's top brassThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killingColombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel MoïseThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 6N2.7 trillion allegation against monarch is untrue – Olu of Warri ‘s aideBy Jimitota Onoyume  The Sole Representative of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Joint Venture partners, Prince Collins Edema, has dismissed as untrue claims that the monarch receives N2.7 trillion annually from a pipeline surveillance contract. Reacting to an allegation  by His Majesty Asari […] The post N2.7 trillion allegation against monarch is untrue – Olu of Warri ‘s aide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones 2-day Chhattisgarh visitThe Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has postponed a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. This is an administrative decision related to electoral planning.Indian Express
PoliticsOct 6What, Exactly, Did Trump Say About Iran Taking Out Los Angeles and San Diego?President Trump’s comments caused an uproar from members of both parties. A White House official said he was taken out of context.NYT US
PoliticsOct 6INEC Staff Are The Least Paid In Nigeria — AmupitanHe said "radical" steps are being taken to address the issue. The post INEC Staff Are The Least Paid In Nigeria — Amupitan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 6Newsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump’s remarks on CaliforniaThe Hill
PoliticsOct 6GOP Super PAC pours $5 million into South Carolina Senate race, sources sayThe influx of cash comes as President Trump escalated the attacks against Darline Graham's Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.CBS News
PoliticsOct 6Update on tough new wood burning stove rules amid DEFRA plansDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs plans 3 major changes, documents showexaminerlive · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 6Josh Shapiro and the pro-life movementPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is one of those men who pride themselves on supporting women.mississippivalleypublishing · united states of america
PoliticsOct 6SIR: BLOs being forced to accept Form-7s without signature of applicantsIn a fresh instance, the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of Goshamahal constituency spoke up against bulk submission of Form-7s and warned the political parties of action if BLOs are pressured into accepting such formsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Live From the Barracks: Three Juntas Launch TV ChannelNYT World
PoliticsOct 6Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape caseCornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations.NPR News
PoliticsOct 6Corruption in AFA: the Court of Cassation rejected the appeal for the case concerning the Pilar mansion to reach the Supreme CourtThe court did not accept the Prosecutor's appeal for the highest court to analyze which court should investigate the purchase of the property attributed to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino. Now the prosecutor can only complain to the highest court.Clarín
PoliticsOct 6Case registered against BJP booth-level agent over alleged attempt to delete names of 30 voters in MusheerabadA case has been registered against a BJP booth-level agent for allegedly attempting to remove 30 voters' names from the electoral roll in Musheerabad. This action suggests a potential effort to influence election outcomes.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Obi will sweep South East votes in 2027, says Igbo groupBy Emmanuel Iheaka The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has predicted a landslide victory for the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, in the South-East in the 2027 general election. The foundation made the prediction in reaction to a recent statement attributed to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, that […] The post Obi will sweep South East votes in 2027, says Igbo group appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6'The French government's condescension toward high school students shows a refusal to take them seriously as citizens'Before attempting to open dialogue, the French government handled the current high school student protests as if they were urban riots, sociologist Vincent Tiberj observes in an interview.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 6Unlike Buhari, I’ll be in charge and fight corruption if elected president – Peter ObiPeter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he would fulfil his anti-corruption pledge if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi spoke in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) African Service published on Tuesday via X. The former Anambra State governor, while discussing his anti-corruption agenda, said […] The post Unlike Buhari, I’ll be in charge and fight corruption if elected president – Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrestedGuojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who had at least 25 children via surrogates, were arrested at their home in Arcadia, California.CBS News
PoliticsOct 6Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new electionsKosovo faces tensions as protests against former rebel leaders’ convictions coincide with the prospect of new elections.Al Jazeera [en]