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PoliticsOct 21The false promise of free health care comes with an invoice for the middle class“Money out of politics! Money in your pocket! Medicare for All!” That’s the rally chant of Abdul El-Sayed, who won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary in August. It’s catchy. So was “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” PolitiFact named that line its 2013 Lie of the Year, but only after roughly…The Hill
PoliticsOct 21Former TDP MLA Gunda Lakshmi Devi likely to join YSRCP on October 22She is expected to be the party’s Mayor candidate for the Srikakulam Municipal CorporationThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Broad vision needed to address young people's malaise says MattarellaPresident criticises tycoons who flout the rules, undermining our freedomsANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 21EFCC arraigns four for N44m contract fraud in MaiduguriEFCC charged the four defendants with eight counts, including conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, criminal misappropriation, forgery and use of false documents. The post EFCC arraigns four for N44m contract fraud in Maiduguri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 21Is Macky Sall preparing for a political comeback in Senegal?Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he has stepped back from a potential role at the United Nations? The question is stirring debate in Senegal.Africanews [en]
PoliticsOct 21In Madrid, Javier Milei thanked Spain for bringing Western civilization to America: "We are heirs and beneficiaries of that great feat"Lo dijo durante su discurso en el Nueva Economía Fórum 2026, donde también atacó a Pedro Sánchez.Sostuvo que la conquista española permitió "elevar al hombre por sobre las condiciones a las que la naturaleza lo somete".Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Trump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning RundownTrump is making big promises on the campaign trail — but with strings attached.NBC News
PoliticsOct 21Continuing violence in Manipur an indictment of BJP’s failure of governance: CongressCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah who would take responsibility for a “monumental failure of governance”, after four civilians were killed in the latest spate of violence in the StateThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Showunmi reaffirms commitment to Abiola’s legacy, national unityThe Convener of the Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s unity, democratic development and the ideals for which the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola sacrificed his life, insisting that the struggle to actualise the June 12, 1993 presidential election mandate remains a defining moment in his political journey. The post Showunmi reaffirms commitment to Abiola’s legacy, national unity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21After the Constitutional Court's decision on the 'grandchildren's law', is the vote still suspended? Can they participate on November 29?El tribunal de garantías ha rechazado intervenir en la decisión del Supremo, como pedía el Defensor del PuebloEl País
PoliticsOct 21Macron accused Trump of manipulating French revolts and criticized those who say his country was invaded by "hordes of Islamist immigrants"El Presidente de Francia se refirió a las movilizaciones que sumen en el caos a diferentes ciudades de su país.Criticó a los mandatarios que difundieron imágenes hechas con inteligencia artificial sobre las protestas.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Germany renews its hard stance on EU budget demanding hundreds of billions in cutsGermany is demanding deep cuts to the European Commission’s proposed EU budget and ruling out new common borrowing, setting up a bruising battle over how Europe funds Ukraine, defence and competitiveness.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 21US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The face to face meeting comes after he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders in Oslo. Witkoff is due to return to the Norwegian capital after his visit to Russia. Washington seeks to breathe new life into US-led efforts to end the war. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 21Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detaineeRussian President Vladimir Putin told White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that he "agrees in principle" resuming trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. to end the war, the Kremlin said.Why it matters: The White House hopes Putin will show more willingness to compromise after President Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales and took other steps welcomed by Moscow. For now, it seems the only concession Putin agreed to is to negotiate.Driving the news: During a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg, Witkoff presented Putin with an updated proposal to eAxios
PoliticsOct 21Elections in Brazil, LIVE: who won the debate between Lula and Bolsonaro, latest polls and countdown to the runoffAfter the one-on-one between the candidates, full of clashes and taunts, the new President will be chosen on Sunday. Both Lula and Bolsonaro denounce the improper use of social media to ask the Judiciary to annul their opponent's candidacy.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Hamzat mourns Afenifere leader Fasoranti, says legacy will endureThe Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has described the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, former National Leader of Afenifere, as a profound loss to the Yoruba race and Nigeria. The post Hamzat mourns Afenifere leader Fasoranti, says legacy will endure appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21The Constitutional Court rejects the appeal for the 'grandchildren's law' and maintains the voting suspension ordered by the Supreme CourtDiez magistrados votan a favor de la inadmisión y dos en contra. Sólo se desmarcan los progresistas Ramón Sáez y el ex ministro Campo. LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 21The Constitutional Court rejects the appeal for the 'grandchildren's law' with the dissenting vote of two progressive magistratesDiez magistrados del órgano de garantías consideran que debe agotarse primero la vía del Supremo y se inadmite el recurso del Defensor del Pueblo con el voto en contra de dos progresistasEl País
PoliticsOct 21The Banking Scandal Upending Brazil’s ElectionThe country’s powerful Supreme Court is caught up in a swirling corruption probe.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 21Ogun suspends Eselu over alleged partisan politicsBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged involvement in partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, […] The post Ogun suspends Eselu over alleged partisan politics appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 21Beijing’s top Taiwan official meets US think tank to reaffirm red linesBeijing’s director of the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), Song Tao, has held a rare meeting with a delegation of US scholars that pledged to push for the peaceful development of cross-strait ties. During the meeting in Beijing on Tuesday with a delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) led by its president and CEO, Susan M. Elliott, Song spoke of a broader diplomatic context following high-level summit meetings between Chinese and US leadership. “President Xi Jinping...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 21Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard during visit by Trump's envoyUn docente estadounidense jubilado, encarcelado por Rusia, fue liberado tras gestiones diplomáticas durante una visita clave a San Petersburgo. El enviado de EE.UU. agradeció al líder ruso, mientras las relaciones entre Washington y Moscú se mantienen tensas por el conflicto en Ucrania.Clarín
PoliticsOct 21Police Commemoration Day: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays floral tributesThe day is being observed to honour the sacrifice of 10 CRPF personnel who laid down their lives during a surprise attack by Chinese forces in the Ladakh region in 1959, as well as to pay tributes to the police personnel of the State force.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 21Australian Politicians Were Already on Edge Before One of Their Own Was AttackedMuch remains unclear about why a driver ran a car into Helen Haines, a lawmaker. Even so, fellow representatives, especially women, spoke of feeling threatened in a polarized atmosphere.NYT World