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PoliticsOct 4Latvian PM Kulbergs' party achieves a historic victory, pushing populists to the marginsWith 35.3% of the vote, an unprecedented result for any political party since 1990 in the country, the centrist, pro-European and pro-Ukrainian leader can now form a coalition without the populists.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 4India is going ‘beyond advocacy’ on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: JaishankarAt German think-tank event in Delhi, External Affairs Minister presents strong defence of India-Russia ties; says U.S. and China are exclusivist powers; suggests other countries build coalitions beyond the superpowersThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4Katsina set to host VP Shettima for Gov Radda’s project commissioningShettima will also formally launch the NFWP-SU and flag off its Community Investment Fund (CIF) which is designed to expand economic opportunities and provide direct financial support to 57,432 women in Daura and Funtua Local Government Areas. The post Katsina set to host VP Shettima for Gov Radda’s project commissioning appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 4Spain protests flare after housing bill rejected: Will it cause snap poll?Measures pushed by Spain's leftist government fail to pass parliament as the protests spread.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4BJP President Nagenthran condemns intimidation of journalist by TVK cadresBJP State president Nainar Nagenthran alleged a journalist’s phone was taken and videos forcibly deleted after he filmed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionaries at Dharapuram in Tiruppur districtThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4Chaos at SP's Gorakhpur press meet as leaders clash over seatingAccording to party functionaries present at the venue, an argument broke out after Anshuman Singh, who is seeking an SP ticket from the Gorakhpur Rural Assembly constituency for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, arrived at the packed hall with his supporters and sought seating spaceThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4Thai activists mark 1976 massacre amid royal insult trialsBANGKOK: Fifty years after a student demonstration against dictatorship ended in a massacre, Thailand's latest generation of protesters say they still face prosecution, jail or exi...kuwaittimes · kuwait
PoliticsOct 4Tennessee can have justice without the death penalty | OpinionTennessee should end the death penalty because life in prison protects society without irreversible state power.tennessean · united states of america
PoliticsOct 4How Tennessee keeps life affordable for families | OpinionTennessee State Rep. Ryan Williams details how fiscal discipline helps keep Tennessee affordable for families.tennessean · united states of america
PoliticsOct 4Banaganapalle to be developed as a model town, says Minister B.C. Janardhan ReddyThe Roads and Buildings Minister inspects the new RDO office, drainage works and a bypass road, and lays the foundation for a shed at the Dastagiri Swamy Dargah with his own fundsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4Netanyahu’s fight to own the election narrativeWhat did Netanyahu know about October 7 before it happened?Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worriesAndris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 4Hong Kong should review reducing number of Legco seats to cut cost, Rita Fan saysHong Kong’s first Legislative Council president following the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997 has suggested reviewing the number of seats in Legco, citing the need to use public funds properly. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai also said on Sunday that Hong Kong and Shenzhen authorities had discussed the development of a plot at the two cities’ border before the 1997 handover, but the plan failed because of opposition within the government. Fan made the remarks during an appearance on a radio...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 4Off the Record: Teflon Rutte is on a mission to keep NATO togetherEvery week, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo breaks down the stories that made the week in Brussels and beyond. This week: her exclusive interview with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte — a man with Teflon skin.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 4Latin America’s conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil electionLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 4Brazil Elections 2026: what happens if there is no winner and when would the second round beAccording to polls, current president Lula Da Silva has a slight advantage. The Federal Constitution indicates that candidates must exceed 50% of valid votes to win in the first round.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4Taipei’s dilemma over history deepens with Xi-Trump praise of WWII Flying TigersTaipei’s dilemma over its history during World War II appeared to deepen as Beijing and Washington looked to the Flying Tigers as a source of connection and goodwill during last month’s Xi–Trump summit. US President Donald Trump’s description of China as an American ally during the war has raised concerns in Taiwan that what could have been a valuable historical connection with the United States ended up benefiting Beijing’s ties with Washington. The dilemma resurfaced after Trump and Chinese...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 4Spanish police begin clearing Ceuta's largest migrant camp ahead of King and Queen's visitPolice began Operation Trampolín on Sunday to clear a makeshift settlement on Ceuta's Trampolín beach, home to about 3,000 people living in poor conditions for more than two months.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 4Barabak: What's going to happen in the midterm election? Find out here. (Maybe)Two of the country's top political prognosticators see Democrats likely seizing the House and possibly the Senate. The guardrails Republicans were counting on to stem their losses don't seem to be holding.LA Times
PoliticsOct 4Trump funnels millions from massive war chest into key House, Senate races: Here’s wherePresident Trump’s super PAC and affiliates have injected tens of millions of dollars into pivotal Senate and House races just one month from Election Day as the GOP looks to keep control of Congress.  Trump’s MAGA Inc. and several affiliated groups — No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. — have reported some of their…The Hill
PoliticsBreakingOct 4Brazil elections live: Lula faces Bolsonaro in close presidential raceVoting to begin in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing strong opposition from Flavio Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4Cornell allegations fuel bipartisan push for stronger sexual assault protectionsLawmakers across the aisle are pushing for stronger protections for sexual violence survivors after a former Cornell University student’s fraternity house gang rape allegations drew national attention last week. While the woman first accused the seven men of raping her for several hours at a fraternity house in 2024, the reports sparked a nationwide controversy…The Hill
PoliticsOct 4Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damageThe outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.LA Times
PoliticsOct 4Brazil: A portrait of Flavio BolsonaroBrazilians are voting for governors and lawmakers, but the biggest stakes are in the presidential race. Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the contest is seen as a toss-up between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator.France 24 [en]