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PoliticsOct 6German ex-spy chief arrested for suspected espionage, treasonFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6'We're fed up': Paris students rise up in a movement that shows no sign of slowingHundreds of thousands of students and their supporters took part in nationwide protests across France on Tuesday after weeks of student barricades protesting school conditions.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6Students, unions and teachers in mass movement to demand better learning conditionsA quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday as unions and teachers joined high school students demanding better learning conditions in protests that later descended into sporadic clashes with security forces. A French policeman was on Tuesday charged with violence over the firing of a tear gas grenade last week at close range at a 14-year-old student during the high school protests that have shaken the country, the prosecutor said. Reporting from central Paris, FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin says the protesters are adamant that "this is not it, this movement France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6Benue govt, PDP clash over threat to pull down billboardsThe government, however, said it was giving billboard owners the opportunity to comply rather than immediately commence enforcement. The post Benue govt, PDP clash over threat to pull down billboards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Lawyers urge watchdogs to examine Reflecting Pool case against ex-OlympianLawyers for a former U.S. Olympian cleared of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are asking federal watchdogs to investigate how the Justice Department built a felony case against him before prosecutors concluded he was not responsible. Attorneys for David Hearn on Tuesday sent a letter to the inspectors general at the DOJ and Interior…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6Trump hasn't committed to repaying federal funds already spent on ads, a White House official saysPresident Donald Trump has pledged to use money from his MAGA Inc. super PAC for a controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 6The new geoeconomics of Bretton WoodsTrade, investment, technology, finance, energy, and critical minerals are increasingly intertwined with national security. But globalization is not ending—it is becoming more contested and fragmented. The post The new geoeconomics of Bretton Woods appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsOct 6Kerala High Court sets aside detention order of Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. SugathanThe Kerala High Court has nullified the detention order against Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. Sugathan. This indicates a significant legal decision affecting a public official.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 6Miracle Fund starts with $1 billion to address the emergencyLo confirmó el vicepresidente José Manuel Restrepo. En noviembre se empezarán a contratar los otros $2,7 billones. The post Fondo Milagro arranca con $1 billón para atender la emergencia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 6N100bn Audit Query: Reps give FCT area councils seven-day final ultimatumThe House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a seven-day final summons to officials of the six Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils over outstanding audit queries involving about N100 billion. The post N100bn Audit Query: Reps give FCT area councils seven-day final ultimatum appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Trump's PAC won't pay taxpayers back for his adsPresident Trump's super PAC will not reimburse the government for taxpayer money spent on campaign-style ads promoting the administration.Why it matters: Taxpayers have footed a multimillion-dollar bill for the advertisements, which some critics of the president have called "government propaganda."What they're saying: "The Radical Left is upset with the fact that I am taking Ads, which I consider to be a positive promotion for our Great U.S.A., and paying for them with U.S.A. money," Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday evening."This is a rather standard thing to do but, rather than doing that, Axios
PoliticsOct 6French PM slams violence at student protests, promises 'timeout' for democracyFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said there can be "no room for tolerance of violence", as tens of thousands of students took to the streets nationwide on Tuesday to protest over the state of schools. He told parliament that high schools would clear their schedules for the rest of the week to create space for democratic debate and air grievances.RFI [en]
PoliticsOct 6Pappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: PollNew Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to new polling released Tuesday.  The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, found the Democrat holds a 7-point advantage over his Republican opponent among likely voters in the state.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 6ABC asks judge to block FCC early license reviewAn ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.CBS News
PoliticsOct 6Jim Clyburn urges Democrats to woo Black voters with affordability pitchCivil rights veteran says Republicans will ‘reap the reaction’ for redistricting moves ahead of midterm electionsFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 6Ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars admits to sprawling schemeA former CIA official admitted to inventing fake classified programs to divert nearly $200 million in government money that was used to buy Florida mansions and gold bars.CBS News
PoliticsOct 62027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter ObiSowunmi also cited the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects in the South-East, particularly the work of the Minister of Works, as a factor that could influence political calculations in the region. The post 2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 6Trump, Waltz link France riots to mass immigration as thousands are arrestedTrump claims France's student protests are about "Islam wanting to take over" as Sébastien Lecornu reports the school system's heaviest toll in decades.Fox News World
PoliticsOct 6China Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control ItA bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.Foreign Policy
PoliticsOct 6The EU shelved AI liability rules. Sam Altman has revived the debate.OpenAI’s CEO triggers ‘told you so’ moment for fans of liability laws in Europe.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 6Inside the push for Agent Orange victims memorial in small-town UtahFormer Air Force Sgt. Larry Kerr served two tours in Vietnam and is working with officials of Sunset City, Utah, to honor those affected by Agent Orange.Military Times
PoliticsOct 6France erupts overs schools: Why the violence surrounding surprise movement?It’s a protest movement that a broke, lame-duck French government did not see coming. Civil servants this Tuesday joining high schoolers now in their third week of picketing over long-deteriorating classroom conditions. The usual recipe for wearing down movements in France has recently been to match eventual violence with a heavy hand, the escalation turning the silent majority against the protesters as was the case with the pre-Covid Yellow Vests movement.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 6Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million ScamA plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.NYT US
PoliticsOct 62028 Democratic contenders set to meet at post-midterm conference on party’s futurePotential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are expected to meet at the party’s post-midterm conference next month, with a focus on how to navigate through the next election and beyond. The conference, titled “What’s Next,” will be held Nov. 12-14 in Denver. It is not an official Democratic Party event, and instead will be presented by…The Hill
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