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POLITICSOct 2Talarico leads Paxton by 2 points in tightening Texas Senate race: SurveyTexas state Rep. James Talarico (D) is leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by just 2 points among likely voters, according to a new Fox News poll. The Democrat’s lead is within the poll’s 3-point margin of error and shows a tight race in the Lone Star State. Among likely voters polled, 51 percent…The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Trump diverts Ukraine aid to conservative-led countries in Latin AmericaThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.BBC World
POLITICSOct 2If America wants to prosper, we must leadSen. Rick Scott and Hudson Institute Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs argue that the United States must maintain global leadership to counter an emerging authoritarian alliance led by China and Russia.The Hill
POLITICSOct 2Ukraine war fatigue fuels defense-spending downgrade plan in ItalyItalian military planners risk losing out on billions in funding as government and opposition parties seek to cut defense spending and Ukraine support.Defense News
POLITICSOct 22027: Gombe parties intensify grassroots mobilisationBy Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Political activities are gathering momentum in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties and aspirants increasingly engaging voters through empowerment programmes, stakeholder meetings, defections, consultations and other grassroots activities. Although many of the events are presented as party-building, community outreach or empowerment initiatives, the participation of […] The post 2027: Gombe parties intensify grassroots mobilisation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Republican calls Starbucks ‘morally bankrupt’ for doing business in China’s Xinjiang and demands store closuresChina's Foreign Ministry called allegations of repression in the region ‘naked lies’The Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Berkowitz out at DoD Space Policy officeGancio has a background in intelligence, most recently serving as an advisor to Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who chairs the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.Breaking Defense
POLITICSOct 2Feijóo challenges Sánchez to call elections after setback with decrees: “We are ready”El líder popular aprovecha el rechazo parlamentario a las medidas del Ejecutivo para sostener que Sánchez y su Gobierno no tienen “ni las Cortes ni las calles”El País
POLITICSOct 2Inquiry by Coop Dept officer finds Shivamogga Brahmin Mahasabha spent funds violating by-lawsAn inquiry by a Cooperative Department officer found that the Shivamogga Brahmin Mahasabha spent funds in violation of its by-laws. This indicates regulatory non-compliance within a community organization.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty… EU, UK others toeing Trump’s stringent immigration stance – Foreign policy expert … Calls for domestic policy reset … Focus may be shifted to residency schemes in Malta, Greece, others – Migration advisory firm By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe […] The post Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Ban on durbar, horse riding in Kano remains – PoliceThe police command in Kano State has reiterated the ban on Durbar and horse/animal-riding activities across the state, warning violators of the possibility of arrest and prosecution. The post Ban on durbar, horse riding in Kano remains – Police appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22027: Results transmission, violence, intimidation, security collusion top risks, say stakeholdersVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Sánchez, to the groups that have overturned the decrees: “History will judge you sooner than you think and with more force than you imagine”El presidente del Gobierno subió al estrado del Congreso de los Diputados minutos antes de que comenzara la votación para dar un último empujón a las normas, que terminaron cayendoEl País
POLITICSOct 2Brazil: The craze for candidate merch ahead of electionsNearly 159 million Brazilians will head to the polling booths on Sunday to vote in general elections. They will elect their new MPs, see two-thirds of the Senate change ranks and, most importantly, vote for their next president.Though the vote is held by secret ballot, people wear their support on their sleeve. Candidates and parties are brandished on flags throughout the streets of #RiodeJaneiro, and business is booming for vendors selling merchandise for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro.FRANCE 24's Brazil correspondent Jan Onoszko brings you this report.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Democracy has fared well since 1999 — Sokoto CommissionerBy Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare, has said Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to civilian rule in 1999 has demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions despite years of military intervention in governance. Adare, the Dallatun Gobir, stated this in […] The post Democracy has fared well since 1999 — Sokoto Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 2Marina Berlusconi irked by Mafia boss's claim granddad set up firm with Silvio'Ferocious boss relaunched infamous accusations without slightest cross-examination'ANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 2OctoberPolitical cartoons from the desk of Matt WuerkerPolitico
POLITICSOct 2As Prospects Dim, G.O.P. Pulls Money Out of North Carolina Senate RaceThe Senate Leadership Fund is diverting money to Kansas, which has become a growing concern for the party as it seeks to hold its majority.NYT US
POLITICSOct 2Trump boasts about his mobility at rally: ‘I can go ramp, I can go stair’President Trump claimed that former President Biden ‘could never find the stairs’ during speech at the Peterbilt Motors Company plant in Denton, TexasThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 2US Coast Guard says it has intercepted ship carrying fuel to CubaUS says ship thought to be using common ‘dark fleet’ tactics was boarded and taken to Mexico as embargo continuesThe US Coast ⁠Guard has announced that it intercepted a large cargo ship carrying fuel bound for Cuba, as the ⁠Trump administration’s crippling ⁠oil embargo against ​the island nation continued.The vessel named Grace was stopped on 5 September in the Caribbean Sea between Cuba ⁠and Mexico while using tactics to evade authorities, the Coast Guard said. The New York Times reported that the ship ⁠was 91 metres (300ft) long. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICSOct 2Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s governmentDemonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns. Rents have doubled over the past decade, with average prices now almost equivalent to the average young person's monthly salary.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2In Tunisia, the party heir to Ben Ali at the forefront of the democratic struggleRÉCIT - Dans la filiation du dictateur Ben Ali, le PDL entendait, lors de son congrès ces 3 et 4 octobre, réélire sa présidente emprisonnée et s’imposer comme la première force démocratique face au régime autoritaire de Kaïs Saïed. La justice a suspendu l’évènement.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 2Trump expected to tap DNI Jay Clayton as new AI czarPresident Trump is expected to tap Jay Clayton, his director of national intelligence, for a new role as the White House's artificial intelligence — or in Trump's words, "super intelligence" — czar.Why it matters: Clayton, who Trump previously told Axios would be a good idea for AI czar, is expected to take on the second title, sources told Axios. Calls for government intervention into AI's rapid development are growing, but the president has repeatedly said he favors a light regulatory touch and has called fears about the tech's threat to humanity a hoax.Trump had been warming to the idea of Axios