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PoliticsOct 22Most important EU human rights prize for Criminal Court, which is under heavy pressure from USHet Europees Parlement heeft het Internationaal Strafhof (ICC) in Den Haag gekozen als de winnaar van de Sacharovprijs van dit jaar. Het hof staat onder zware druk van de Verenigde Staten. President Trump wil met sancties het hof platleggen. "Met de toekenning van de prijs aan het Strafhof erkent het Europarlement het belangrijke werk van het hof bij het handhaven van het internationaal recht en de internationale rechtspraak", zegt parlementsvoorzitter Roberta Metsola. Wat doet het Internationaal Strafhof? Het Strafhof onderzoekt, vervolgt en berecht personen die worden beschuldigd van mensenrNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 22Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting riots in FranceCe commentaire semble viser Benjamin Netanyahu et Donald Trump, qui seront tous deux confrontés à des élections dans les semaines à venir.BBC Afrique
PoliticsOct 22🔴 International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prizeFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 22EU Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to ICC in rebuke of US sanctionsThe European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court in a show of support after the US imposed sanctions on the institution.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 22New project to scrutinise Akwa Ibom budgets for gender inequalityA new youth-led initiative will scrutinise three years of Akwa Ibom’s budgets to determine whether public spending adequately serves women, girls and vulnerable communities amid persistent gaps in the state’s fiscal disclosures. The post New project to scrutinise Akwa Ibom budgets for gender inequality appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 22Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clashEl-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 22EU's Sakharov Prize won by the International Criminal CourtThe EU has announced the International Criminal Court as the winner of this year's Sakharov Prize. The annual prize is awarded to individuals and organizations for their work in supporting human rights and democracy.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 22Truckers suspend protest in Calabria, fruit and veg start returning to shelvesSlow return to normality after govt takes hard lineANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 22Tinubu Commissions Section III Of Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano ExpresswayThe completion of the Zaria–Kano section is expected to improve road safety by providing better driving conditions, reducing hazards associated with damaged road surfaces and helping to prevent avoidable accidents and loss of lives. The post Tinubu Commissions Section III Of Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 22Why are Andhra Pradesh’s civic poll nominations under the Supreme Court’s scrutiny? | ExplainedThe Supreme Court has asked the State Election Commission to decide where candidates were unable to file nominationsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 22Could AI Disinformation Disrupt the Midterms?The answers are more encouraging than you might think.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 22Trump rallying with Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White HousePresident Trump is set to rally with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa as he seeks to boost GOP candidates in a political environment that has dimmed for the party — prompting pushback from some candidates, including Hinson.CBS News
PoliticsOct 22Trump’s tariffs loom over Maine Senate race between Collins and JacksonThe Maine Senate race between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson presents a laboratory for public sentiment on Trump's Canada tariffs.CNBC
PoliticsOct 22Netherlands to provide Ukraine with EUR 26.5M for reconstructionThe Dutch government has confirmed its intention to continue the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) in 2027, with a planned budget of EUR 26.5 million.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 22Rubio, Hegseth point fingers at Musk in Starlink slowdownTop Trump administration officials are starting to point fingers squarely at SpaceX founder Elon Musk for the decision to slow down his company’s Starlink satellite internet services and its military counterpart Starshield for Ukraine, which has been muddled in uncertainty over the culprit. Looking to deflect the controversial move — which was swiftly admonished by…The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Talarico, Paxton in dead heat for Texas Senate, Abbott leads governor’s race: PollDemocrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are in a dead heat for the Senate in Texas, according to new polling of one of the cycle’s most closely watched contests.  Talarico notched 48 percent to Paxton’s 46 percent in new numbers from Emerson College Polling and The Hill, a result within the poll’s margin of…The Hill
PoliticsOct 22Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 22“It’s not debatable, we can’t go back,” Mbah backs Tinubu on fuel subsidy removalMbah spoke at the “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in Enugu on Wednesday, where he also said that his administration had delivered good governance to the people of the state across all sectors The post “It’s not debatable, we can’t go back,” Mbah backs Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsBreakingOct 22French authorities ban some student protests after weekend looting and clashesFrench authorities have banned protests planned for Thursday in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrestThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 22UK rejects Trump negotiator description of Vladimir Putin as humanitarian The UK has rejected a description of Vladimir Putin as a 'humanitarian' made by a Trump negotiator. This indicates a divergence in diplomatic rhetoric and perspectives on international figures.huntspost.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 22A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid . It covers 62 % of his district . Can he win ? A GOP congressman's vote to cut Medicaid is being questioned in relation to his re-election chances, given that a significant portion of his district relies on the program. This highlights the political consequences of policy decisions.kmxt.org · United States
PoliticsOct 22Trump redistricting gave Republicans a head start , now it goes to the votersRedistricting efforts under the Trump administration are suggested to have given Republicans an advantage, with the outcome now resting with voters. This highlights the impact of political mapping on electoral results.upr.org · United States
PoliticsOct 22America’s Heartland sows doubt in the GOPPolitico
PoliticsOct 22UK rejects Trump negotiator description of Vladimir Putin as humanitarian The UK has rejected a description of Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, reportedly made by a Trump negotiator. This highlights a political and diplomatic disagreement regarding the perception of a world leader.watfordobserver.co.uk · United Kingdom