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PoliticsOct 20State Department orders staff to call AI ‘super intelligence’An internal cable from the agency extends Trump’s terminology change to emails, speeches, websites and official titles.Defense One
PoliticsOct 20Amid Budget debate, a K deputy confronted a libertarian who insulted him and they almost came to blowsThe confrontation occurred between Carlos Castagneto and Andrés Leone.Clarín
PoliticsOct 20Hardship: FG summons NLC leaders as ultimatum nears endBy Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has summoned the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to a conciliation meeting in Abuja amid mounting concerns over economic hardship and the union’s ultimatum demanding urgent measures to ease the burden on Nigerian workers. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, comes a day before the […] The post Hardship: FG summons NLC leaders as ultimatum nears end appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Trump will campaign in North Carolina to try to retain key Senate seatThe U.S. president visits North Carolina to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley ahead of the elections. The tour seeks to mobilize voters in key states, while polls favor Democrats in the renewal of Congress.Clarín
PoliticsOct 20Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With TrumpStaying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.NYT World
PoliticsOct 20Up to 12 yrs for using social media to organize groups for public demos - NordioThose who use online tools to form groups for violent demos to face penaltiesANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 20Albanian police deploy water cannons as protests hit seventh dayAlbanian police deployed water cannons as protests continued into their seventh day on Monday (19 October).The Independent World
PoliticsOct 20178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed ItIn a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.NYT World
PoliticsOct 20JUST IN: Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti Dies At 100Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti's death as "great loss" The post UPDATED: Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti Dies At 100 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 20France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tourQatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 202027: Ohanaeze Canada urges Ndigbo to prioritise elections…Group advises Christmas travellers to return before polls By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canada has urged Ndigbo at home and in the diaspora to prioritise participation in the 2027 presidential election over festive activities, saying their involvement would be critical to shaping Nigeria’s future. The group advised eligible Igbo voters planning to travel […] The post 2027: Ohanaeze Canada urges Ndigbo to prioritise elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20US nearing deal with Russia to free multiple jailed Americans: SourcesSources say the talks have centered on freeing Stephen Hubbard.ABC News
PoliticsOct 20Salvini says more powers for armed forces, end to citizenship for juvenile offendersAs of tonoght, it's law, exults League leaderANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 20In Delhi, only 0.27% of 4.5 lakh Form 6s disposed of so farOf 4.5 lakh applications for inclusion, about 2.39 lakh were filed by those seeking re-inclusion or applying for the first time after the draft roll was publishedThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 202027: Tinubu deserves second term, Aiyedatiwa saysBy Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described President Bola Tinubu as a phenomenon who has demonstrated courage and vision in repositioning Nigeria, saying he deserves re-election in 2027. Aiyedatiwa spoke in Akure during the inauguration of the Ondo State chapter of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, where 26 campaign buses were unveiled […] The post 2027: Tinubu deserves second term, Aiyedatiwa says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20China threatens retaliation if U.K. follows the EU on tariffsChina urged Britain to follow World Trade Organization rules and warned it against copying Brussels’ approach, arguing that tariffs on Chinese EVs would be discriminatory.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 202027: Yari’s comment exposes Tinubu’s failure on insecurity — ADC campaignBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has said a reported remark by Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has exposed the Tinubu administration’s failure to tackle insecurity and weakened the ruling party’s case for re-election. The ADC said Yari’s reported question, what […] The post 2027: Yari’s comment exposes Tinubu’s failure on insecurity — ADC campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Meloni says preventive detention to apply to minors tooIn the wake of shocking riots in Milan at weekendANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 20As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 20Dele Giwa: NGE demands justice 40 years after murderThe Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on relevant authorities to revisit the unresolved assassination of renowned journalist, Dele Giwa, insisting that the passage of 40 years must not extinguish the quest for justice. The post Dele Giwa: NGE demands justice 40 years after murder appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 20Vance says Ukraine is a ‘partner’ but has some ‘divergent interests’ from USVice President Vance said Ukraine is a “partner” but has some “divergent interests” from the U.S. amid tensions between Washington and Kyiv. “Well, they’re certainly a partner in some ways, but I think we, you know, have some divergent interests from time to time,” the vice president said in an interview with 2WAY, talking about…The Hill
PoliticsOct 20New York will offer free childcare to more than 10,000 childrenThe measure complements a $5.2 million investment to eliminate this type of expense for low-income families. It covers children between 6 weeks and 13 years of age in New York City.Clarín
PoliticsOct 20Andrei Melnikov headed Russia’s agency tasked with protecting bank depositors. Now he’s been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for a 4 billion-ruble fraud.Moscow’s Presnensky District Court sentenced Andrei Melnikov, the former head of Russia’s Deposit Insurance Agency, to 4.5 years in prison and fined him 900,000 rubles.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 20WATCH: Trump says what Russia is doing to Ukraine is 'fine'Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor reacts to the latest comments from President Donald Trump on Russia as questions grow over America's support of Ukraine.ABC News