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POLITICSOct 19France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrestUS President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from the United States.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two daysA Special Executive Magistrate observed that their conduct showed that they have no respect for the law and that there are serious concerns about them breaching peaceThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 19Alleged Rights Violation: Court dismisses El-Rufai’s N120m suitEl-Rufai, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and as minister of the FCT under former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, had accused the respondents in the suit of violating his rights. The post Alleged Rights Violation: Court dismisses El-Rufai’s N120m suit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19Macron kicks off three-day Gulf tour, seeks securing fuel supplies amid crisisFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Monday began a Gulf tour aimed at securing oil and diesel supplies in an effort to bring down prices, after a weekend of violent protests sparked by soaring living costs. Macron, just hours after slamming France's "unbridled" violence in an address late on Sunday, arrived in OPEC member Kuwait where he was welcomed by the emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19Sokoto ADC, APC clash over Tinubu’s INEC nomineeBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State and the state government have disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Professor Mustapha Aliyu as an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner representing the North-West, with the opposition demanding closer scrutiny of his political neutrality and the government defending […] The post Sokoto ADC, APC clash over Tinubu’s INEC nominee appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermindThe Supreme Court rebuffed an effort by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to revive a plea deal reached with military prosecutors and revoked by the Biden administration.CBS News
POLITICSOct 19Supreme Court will review ban on distilling spirits in private homesPlaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politicsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 19Unconstitutional SIR must be stopped, all illegitimately deleted voters must be restored: CongressJairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of a media report which claimed that at least 100 voters from two polling booths in Delhi’s Okhla constituency were found to have been wrongly classified as absentThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 19Betting on the election? Your state may prohibit itThe midterm elections are fast-approaching, but can you wager on them?The Hill
POLITICSOct 19Why California’s Racial Justice Act isn’t just enough just yetThe Golden State’s approach to racial bias in the courts has been widely praised. Sadly, a series of court decisions have weakened its protections.The Hill
POLITICSOct 19‘A warning sign for polling’: Why one GOP pollster thinks a blue wave may fall shortEchelon Insights’ Patrick Ruffini told POLITICO he thinks polling is overstating Democrats’ chances of flipping Senate races in historically deep-red territory.Politico
POLITICSOct 19Poll: Americans now view Big Tech money and CEOs as RepublicanThe POLITICO Poll results could complicate not only the prospects of Republicans trying to break from Donald Trump but also spell trouble for the companies themselves.Politico Tech
POLITICSOct 19US midterms elections: Why data centers are becoming a key issueWith the US midterm elections just weeks away, data centers are emerging as a major political issue for both Republicans and Democrats. There are about 3,000 facilities currently operating in the country. With that number potentially doubling in the coming years, concern – and, in some cases, anger – is growing among voters. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson report from West Virginia.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 19Protesters block entrances to Paris’s Louvre museumDemonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 19Putin proposing summit with Trump, Xi in push to end Ukraine war: WSJRussian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a three-way meeting with President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal Reported. Putin proposed the summit during a phone call with Trump on Oct. 9, the Journal reported, citing a Russian intelligence officer briefed on the matter.…The Hill
POLITICSOct 19Trump's unexpected move to stop new Russian sanctionsPresident Trump waived sanctions on Russia that were expected to take effect on Sunday, including those on Moscow's oil sector. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News
POLITICSOct 19Supreme Court to decide legality of ban on distilling liquor at homeThe Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider the constitutionality of a nearly 160-year-old federal ban on distilling liquor at home.CBS News
POLITICSOct 19Restarting the UN Secretary-General RaceThe US should insist on a proven manager with the independence to confront entrenched UN interests, the discipline to end failed programs, and the judgment to hold the UN to neutral application of its principles rather than advancing politicized agendas. Familiarity with the system is useful; a career spent accommodating its failures is no qualification to lead it. The next secretary-general should be chosen for a demonstrated willingness to change the institution—not an ability to tell each veto holder what it wants to hear. The post Restarting the UN Secretary-General Race appeared first on AEI
POLITICSOct 1940 years after Dele Giwa’s killing, MRA demands justiceBy Elizabeth Osayande Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to implement a court order directing it to investigate the assassination of renowned journalist and founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch magazine, Dele Giwa, and prosecute those found responsible. The call came on Monday, October 19, 2026, as Nigeria marked the 40th anniversary of […] The post 40 years after Dele Giwa’s killing, MRA demands justice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 19‘Chanda chori par chuppi chaayi’: Congress slams BJP on Ram temple donation theft caseJairam Ramesh demanded that full accounting of offerings at the temple be made public, roles of all responsible persons investigated, and no official be spared accountabilityThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 19O.J. Simpson could have had an accomplice, court records showRecently unsealed court documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that O.J. Simpson may have had an accomplice who helped him dispose of the murder weapon in the killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 but later found liable in a 1997 civil trial. Jericka Duncan reports.CBS News
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 19Australian Member of Parliament critically injured after being hit by a carAustralian MP Dr. Helen Haines is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Victoria.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 19Supreme Court turns away appeal from 9/11 defendants seeking to reinstate plea dealsThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear appeals from three men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks who are currently awaiting trial at the infamous Guantánamo Bay prison. The justices turned away petitions from Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices, Mustafa al-Hawsawi and Walid bin ‘Attash, without explanation. Justice Brett…The Hill
POLITICSOct 19NBBF Election: Oyedeji challenges Abdullahi’s emergence, demands fresh pollIn an appeal addressed to the committee chaired by lawyer Emmanuel Okibe, Mr Oyedeji challenged aspects of the electoral process, including his initial exclusion from the candidate list, the expulsion of eight board members, and the accreditation of delegates. The post NBBF Election: Oyedeji challenges Abdullahi’s emergence, demands fresh poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times