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PoliticsOct 23Karen Bass Climbed L.A.’s Political Ladder. Then a Fire Changed Everything.Karen Bass, who has never lost an election, has struggled to recapture the city’s faith since the devastating wildfires that erupted in 2025.NYT US
PoliticsOct 23France deploys 70,000 officers tomorrow for announced new protestsDe Franse autoriteiten zetten morgen 70.000 agenten in om de orde in het land te bewaren nu er nieuwe demonstraties zijn aangekondigd. De vakbonden gaan opnieuw de straat op om te protesteren tegen het regeringsbeleid, de staat van het onderwijs en de stijgende kosten van levensonderhoud. De regering wil voorkomen dat de situatie van vorige week zich herhaalt. Toen liepen demonstraties in meerdere steden uit op rellen, plunderingen en brandstichting. De angst bestaat dat opnieuw ook andere groepen de straat op gaan. Onder meer de gele hesjes - een protestbeweging die in 2018 ontstond uit onvreNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 23China warns against space arms race, urges equal rights for all in outer spaceChina has unveiled a position paper on outer space governance, prioritising the prevention of space weaponisation while calling for a global framework to protect all nations’ legitimate rights beyond Earth. Addressing the inaugural Global Governance Forum near Beijing on Friday evening, Foreign Minister Wang Yi framed the document as one of eight key actions under Beijing’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) – an overarching vision introduced by President Xi Jinping in September last year. “We...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Immigration helped Trump get elected in 2024. Now, some Texans say the crackdown has gone too far.Two years ago, Republicans made huge gains among Latino communities along the southern border. CBS News polling now shows nearly 60% of Latino voters say the Trump administration is deporting more people than they expected. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 23Kaitlan Collins tears into Trump’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy attack adCNN star questions President Donald Trump’s decision to go to bat for advert in which Democrat Amy Acton is accused by her own mother, whom she has not spoken to in 48 years, of lying about her traumatic pastThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 23EU vies to expand role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks to influence US thinkingBrussels wants to turn the next round of trilateral peace talks betwen Ukraine, Russia and the US into a multilateral format with European representation.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23Group calls for disability-inclusive electoral security practicesThe group asked the police and the NSCDC to adopt and implement disability-inclusive security practices to strengthen the protection, safety and participation of persons with disabilities during electoral processes. The post Group calls for disability-inclusive electoral security practices appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 23Manchin: Collins should leave GOP, become an independentFormer Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) suggested this week that Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) should leave the Republican Party to become an independent.  Manchin, who made the switch from the Democratic Party to become an independent in 2024, has repeatedly pushed for more lawmakers to break away from the two-party system.  The former senator told…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Ty Cobb predicts Trump will likely skip deposition, dismiss BBC lawsuitFormer White House attorney Ty Cobb said President Trump would likely skip a mandated deposition or walk out in the middle, which he predicted would lead to the eventual dismissal of the president’s lawsuit against the BBC. Cobb joined CNN’s Erin Burnett on Thursday night after a judge said Trump must sit for a deposition…The Hill
PoliticsOct 23Thevalakkara grama panchayat holds online gramasabhaThe gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama panchayat president Anil. SThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 23French business owners prepare for this weekend's protests, fearing riotsBusiness owners across France fear that this weekend's protests could lead to riots. They are preparing to minimise any potential damage. The government hopes new curfews and restrictions will reassure businesses ahead of the next round of expected protests.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 23France deploys 70,000 police for new protests as Macron delays Africa tripSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23Tom Tiffany Tries to Distance Himself From Trump in Wisconsin Governor’s RaceThe Republican candidate for governor, Tom Tiffany, is best known as a staunch ally of the president. He’s trying to change that.NYT US
PoliticsOct 23Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation CaseLawyers for the BBC had accused the president of delaying his testimony in the case he brought.NYT US
PoliticsOct 23Texas Senate race: Talarico campaign turns its fire on Elon MuskJames Talarico hit back at Elon Musk's attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.CNBC
PoliticsOct 23CICA members look to turn regional dialogue into actionThe Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) brought together member states to discuss regional security, economic cooperation and shared challenges, with a focus on strengthening the organisation's role and turning dialogue into practical action.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 23France unrest sparks travel jitters for Southeast Asian touristsFatimah Zainal had already paid for her flights and accommodation when videos of the unrest in France made her jittery about the Paris leg of her European holiday. “The videos definitely made me panic,” said Fatimah, who plans to visit the French capital solo from October 31 to November 3 after travelling through Belgium. The press officer for an international organisation said the Malaysian government’s travel advisory gave her second thoughts, and changing her flight would cost up to an...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 23‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meetingThe Philippines’ dual push for stronger “minilateral” defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move “opportunistic”. Some experts view Manila’s advocacy for the “Squad” alliance as a strategic opportunity to deepen core security partnerships while chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Others question how much actual weight is carried by this informal defence grouping – comprising the United States, the Philippines, Japan and...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 2340 years after the Anti-Drug Abuse Act, punishment is law and treatment is lackingThe reality 40 years later is that Congress made the drug penalties permanent law, while drug treatment was left to be determined during annual budget fights.The Hill
PoliticsOct 23NDA candidates will secure comfortable majority in parishad, municipal elections, says A.P. MinisterAn A.P. Minister predicts that NDA candidates will achieve a comfortable majority in upcoming parishad and municipal elections, indicating confidence in the political outcome. This matters as it reflects political expectations for local governance.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 23Focus on governance, L&O instead of targeting the RSS, Priyank Kharge toldUnion Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi advises the Home Minister to demonstrate responsibility by addressing pressing issues in the StateThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 23Why a California DA is holding parents responsible for kids' electric motorcycle accidentsA California district attorney is holding parents responsible for serious electric motorcycle accidents involving their children. Natalie Morales has more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 23State cannot afford to ignore illegal immigration now as it may create institutional vulnerabilities later, says Karnataka High CourtQuashes criminal cases filed by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants against whistleblower doctorThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 23French authorities tighten restrictions and ban specific protestsFrance is bracing for another weekend of protests, after violence erupted on the sidelines of last week's mobilisations. Paris is extending a partial curfew in parts of the city until Monday, while protests are banned altogether in the cities of Marseille and Lyon. 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on Saturday and only union demonstrations will be authorised.France 24 [en]