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PoliticsOct 4Polls close in Brazil as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro remain neck and neckWith neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.BBC World
PoliticsOct 4Trump takes red state midterm blitz to Nebraska as GOP frets over Senate racePresident Trump is headed to deep-red Nebraska as Republicans ready for a close Senate race against independent Dan Osborn, who’s backed by Democrats aiming to keep the seat out of GOP hands. Incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), who won the 2024 special election to fill out the remainder of former Sen. Ben Sasse’s (R-Neb.) term,…The Hill
PoliticsBreakingOct 4Brazil braces for results of election battle between Lula and BolsonaroBrazilians waited anxiously Sunday for the results of a tight election race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro that will determine if the Latin American powerhouse joins a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump. The post Brazil braces for results of election battle between Lula and Bolsonaro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 4Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearingOpposition activities protested for a third day, demanding the election commission chief's resignation following allegations that a large-scale revision of voter rolls had removed millions of voters' names.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 4Democratic rep says administration ‘has failed to present a strategy’ in Iran warDemocratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain to the American people what the goals are in trying to prevent, and we have to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, but…The Hill
PoliticsOct 4Arrests at demonstration by Kremlin-aligned Communist Party in MoscowBij een protest in de Russische hoofdstad Moskou zijn zo'n zestig mensen aangehouden door de politie. Dat zegt de Kremlin-gezinde Communistische Partij van de Russische Federatie (KPRF), die het herdenkingsprotest had georganiseerd. Bij de demonstratie droegen betogers foto's van mensen die zijn omgekomen bij de parlementaire opstand van 1993. Ook hadden ze borden bij zich waarop stond: "Laat de politieke gevangenen vrij", "voor vrije verkiezingen" en "weg met de Tsaar", mogelijk doelend op de Russische president Poetin. Op beelden is te zien dat met name jonge mensen die leuzen roepen door deNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 4Abelardo accuses Yahir Acuña of corruption; the mayor accuses him of intimidationDe la Espriella le dijo que tenía "un esquema de corrupción". El alcalde de Sincelejo respondió que el presidente lo intimidó con fusiles. The post Abelardo señala de corrupto a Yahir Acuña; el alcalde lo acusa de intimidarlo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 4Rolando Figueroa: "The path to the elections must be a great agreement to get Argentina back on its feet"El gobernador de Neuquén advirtió que la Argentina no debe volver atrás, reivindica el rol de las provincias y plantea un acuerdo político que permita sostener el rumbo económico más allá de los comicios de 2027. También habla del futuro de Vaca Muerta y de su decisión de no ser candidato a presidente.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4Steve Hilton’s ‘Just Try It’ Ad on Mail Voting Denounced by RepublicansAn online spot for Mr. Hilton, the G.O.P. candidate, is full of sexual innuendo that has befuddled Republicans and Democrats watching the race for governor in California.NYT US
PoliticsOct 4Sánchez considers early elections with PP and Vox holding more than 200 seats and the left at a minimumEl PSOE solo lograría hoy revalidar 103 escaños, mientras que Sumar no capitaliza el malestar por la vivienda y borra hoy toda opción de gobernar LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 4Denial of oblivion, preservation of memoryIn representative democracy, the opacity of power has become a structural problem. The past acquires meaning with an active political memory, obliged to seek truth and justice.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 4Radio Broadcasters Support America's 'AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act'Last month, the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. They call it "a bipartisan effort to require AM radio in new vehicles," adding that the bill now "awaits action in the Senate, where a companion measure has already garnered support, according to public records." Broadcasters said AM radio remains a critical source of information, offering news and weather alerts, particularly when cell networks and internet service are disrupted or unreliable... "AM radio — all radio — has always been about connection, and in Chicago, especially, the connection is incredibly strong," Mary Sandberg Boyle, vice president and general manager of WGN-AM 720, said. "You don't need a subscription. You don't need a data plan or an app. You turn on the radio, and it's there..." Boyle said the accessibility of radio becomes especially important during severe weather and breaking news situations. "That's when local radio is really more important because we have the ability to stay live, pivot our content and what we're covering, and we can access a large amount of audience members very quickly and keep everybody safe," she said. Boyle also serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Broadcasters, which has argued that preserving AM radio access is an access issue rather than a matter of nostalgia. The legislation emerged after several automakers removed AM radio from certain electric vehicle models, citing interference from electric power systems. Companies including Tesla, Rivian, Volvo and others have either eliminated or limited AM radio in some EVs. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents most major automakers, has opposed the requirement. In congressional testimony last year, President and CEO John Bozzella argued that "analog AM radio does not contribute to motor vehicle safety" and requiring it as standard equipment "is not necessary to ensure public safety." Under the bill, the U.S. Department of Transportation would be required to develop regulations ensuring AM radio remains available in new vehicles sold in the U.S. The measure would also bar automakers from charging consumers separately for AM radio access... While public discussion around the legislation has largely focused on emergency alerts and news access, some scholars say preserving AM radio also has implications for media diversity... "I think the media landscape is really overwhelmingly homogenized right now, and AM radio is important in many markets," [said Zachary McDowell, associate professor of communications at the University of Illinois Chicago]. "It's a space that still allows for all sorts of different voices that is still open and accessible." The article also includes this quote from Rodney Gibbs, executive director of Heartland Signal, which operates a local talk radio station. "Despite the kind of shiny objects that digital media is, AM radio still has a viable and durable audience. It's a daily, unscripted, authentic conversation between the host and the listeners. You don't get that from broadcast television. You don't get that from digital media." Read more of this story at Slashdot.slashdot_org · united states of america
PoliticsOct 4All domestic abusers to be named and shamedJudges and magistrates required to make formal public records of such behaviour involved in crimestelegraph · united kingdom
PoliticsOct 4Foreign minister receives letter to King from Yemen’s Presidential Council chairmanAMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Sunday held talks with Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Afrah Al Zouba, who conve...jordantimes · jordan
PoliticsOct 4Ceuta migrant camp being removed ahead of Spanish king's visitMADRID — Authorities began on Sunday to removed a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit�...jordantimes · jordan
PoliticsOct 4Serb separatist Dodik declares victory in Bosnia vote as ethnic tensions, EU hopes collideBosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in an election in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday that was shaped by economic pressures, the prospect of the Balkan nation joining the European Union and ethnic tensions that have divided the country since its brutal 1992–95 war. Dodik is a staunchly pro-Russia politician who, despite not appearing on the ballot, has dominated the campaign and inflamed divisions with separatist rhetoric that have sparked fears...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 4Flooding Won’t Affect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi InsistsUmahi maintains that the coastal highway was designed to withstand flooding. The post Flooding Won’t Affect Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi Insists appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 4The right to more than a room and roofThe Odisha government has formulated guidelines to safeguard the property rights of persons with disabilities. Satyasundar Barik spoke to those impacted and to activists, who say that these guidelines were needed for both inherited and self-acquired property, and how mandates help improve livesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 4The PSOE expects an imminent early election with a realistic objective: to avoid a landslide even if PP and Vox governEntre las opciones que se contemplan estaría convalidar medidas de vivienda en al Diputación Permanente, donde tiene mayoría sin Junts, aunque se disuelvan las Cortes LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsOct 4‘No Tribe Buys Fuel Cheaper,’ Obi Rallies For Unity Among NigeriansAccording to the NDC presidential flagbearer, the impacts of bad governance cut across religious and ethnic lines, thus creating the need for unity across Nigeria. The post ‘No Tribe Buys Fuel Cheaper,’ Obi Rallies For Unity Among Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 4Incidents and an arrest in front of the Brazilian embassy in Buenos Aires during the presidential electionThere were shouts between Lula and Bolsonaro supporters at the door of the diplomatic headquarters as they waited to vote. A man was arrested for assault and resisting authority while defending a street vendor.Clarín
PoliticsOct 4NDC 10,000-man march: Ughelli council chairman seals organiser’s property…..Council boss says structure was built under high-tension wire, insists action not politically motivated By Efe Onodjae Ambassador Tobore Alex Agbah, organiser of the 10,000-man march for the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Ughelli, Delta State, has alleged that the Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, sealed his property following the political […] The post NDC 10,000-man march: Ughelli council chairman seals organiser’s property appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 4Jake Tapper's Bloodlust Take: Claims 'The World Is Waiting' For the State to Kill Christa PikeJake Tapper Stephen Ferrell CNN State of the Union 10-4-26 On Sunday's CNN State of the Union, interviewing Stephen Ferrell, the attorney for Tennessee death-row inmate Christa Pike, host Jake Tapper said: "It is certainly an odd and unusual situation, where the world is waiting, at least as far as I can tell, for your client to recover from these botched execution attempts so the state can kill her for good. That just seems bizarre." What's "bizarre" is Tapper's claim. "The world?" How did Jake concoct that consensus? He said that his view was "as far as I can tell." How "far" was that? We'll go out on a limb and surmise that in the liberal-media world that Tapper inhabits, there's not an overwhelming clamor for Pike's execution. Of course, there are bound to be some people who want Tennessee to complete Pike's execution. That would include Senator Marsha Blackburn, the Republican nominee for governor. She has called for the electric chair for Pike. But a candidate's position is not a world waiting at the bedside. The sitting governor, Bill Lee, also a Republican, has halted the remaining executions for the rest of the year--effectively the remainder of his term--and ordered an outside review. The prison commissioner is resigning. Ferrell also made a noteworthy claim, saying it was unjust for May Martinez, the mother of Colleen Slemmer, Pike's victim, to have been subjected to "the long many years of back and forth for her." He was apparently alluding to the 30 years between Colleen's murder and the attempted execution of Pike. The irony: The "many years of back and forth" are largely due to the appeals, the habeas petitions, and the method-of-execution challenges that capital defense counsel like Ferrell file. Jake Tapper 'The World Is Waiting' To Kill Christa Pike pic.twitter.com/BGArLsWigZ— Mark Finkelstein (@markfinkelstein) October 4, 2026 Pike was sentenced in 1996. The attempt last week came about 30 years later. People executed in this country in 2023 had spent an average of just over 23 years on death row, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. If justice delayed is justice denied, then justice has certainly been denied to the families and loved ones of murder victims in the United States thanks to the dilatory tactics of modern defense counsel. Compare with the assassinations of President Garfield in 1881, and President McKinley in 1901. The lapse between their deaths and the execution of the assassin was under 10 months in Garfield's case--and just 45 days in McKinley's. Here's the transcript. CNN State of the Union 10/4/26 9:33 am EDT JAKE TAPPER: And I'm wondering what you think justice looks like in terms of the victim. STEPHEN FERRELL: I, I, I think that's very hard to say. I can tell you what justice shouldn't be for the victim's family. And that's, this long many years of back and forth for her, and to be brought here to witness an execution that doesn't happen. Nothing that anyone can do will bring back Colleen Slemmer. Nothing that anyone can do will make this right for May Martinez, her mother. I can't give any better solution than the fact that Christa has been, and may very well continue to be, severely punished, harshly punished, and maybe not overly so. But certainly, this has been a serious punishment for a very serious and awful crime. I don't, I don't think that attempting another execution is going to bring justice. TAPPER: It is certainly an odd and unusual situation, where the world is waiting, at least as far as I can tell, for your client to recover from these botched execution attempts so the state can kill her for good. That just seems bizarre. FERRELL: It, I, as far as I know, it's, it's unique, in, in this country. There have been other attempted executions that were botched, as in, they couldn't get the vein, they, other things went wrong. I don't know of any, situation where the state says that the execution was carried out exactly as it planned to do, and the person survived. And that is a unique situation. And I think that your word bizarre is exactly right.newsbusters · united states of america
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