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PoliticsOct 5Trust in the German Constitutional Court is eroding — how can this be stopped?Germany's top court, which turned 75 this year, is losing the population's trust, surveys show. Some say reforms in the way it picks candidates would help, to also accept candidates nominated by the far-right AfD.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court's new term begins today. Here's what to know.The Supreme Court's new term is beginning with arguments on a major climate case. CBS News' Robecca Roiphe breaks down what to know.CBS News
PoliticsOct 5MinAgricultura insists that planting rice is inefficient in La GuajiraDías atrás recomendó a campesinos cambiarlo por el marañón por el clima en el Caribe. Sus palabras llegan justo en un pulso con el gremio arrocero. The post MinAgricultura insiste en que sembrar arroz es ineficiente en La Guajira appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsOct 5Amnesty seeks action over Edo APC chairman’s AK-47 threatAmnesty International Nigeria has called on Nigerian security agencies to investigate and take appropriate action over alleged threats of political violence by the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jarrett Tenebe, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation, in a statement posted on its X platform, accused security agencies, including the […] The post Amnesty seeks action over Edo APC chairman’s AK-47 threat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Trump-mocked Texas Senate hopeful bites the hand that feeds him in leaked clipRepublican Ken Paxton did not explicitly refer to Trump’s team but ‘everybody knew what he was talking about’The Independent World
PoliticsOct 5India, Switzerland identify areas of cooperation in defence, nuclear energy: PMIndia, Switzerland agree to extend visas, student permits in a mobility deal based on equal treatment principles; other agreements promote transport and infra tech collaboration, research and innovation, and an exchange programme for young professionalsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5De Niro calls Trump a ‘coward,’ ‘piece of s—‘Robert De Niro is slamming President Trump, calling the commander in chief a “coward” and “piece of s—” in expletive-laden remarks and urging voters to “take back the power” in next month’s elections. “Power to the people isn’t just a slogan — it’s the founding principle of our nation, guaranteed by the Constitution,” the “Irishman”…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court won’t hear Roy Moore’s appeal over $8.2 million jury verdict in campaign ad disputeThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge from Roy Moore, the former Alabama Supreme Court justice, to an appeals court ruling that wiped out a multi-million defamation verdict over a 2017 campaign ad that recounted allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The decision effectively ends Moore’s long-running legal battle against Senate Majority…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Harish blames State govt. for rise in prices of ‘sanna biyyam’ amid huge production claimsHarish has blamed the State government for rising prices of 'sanna biyyam' despite claims of huge production. This indicates a political dispute over economic management and agricultural commodity pricing.The Hindu
PoliticsOct 5YSRCP protests Nellore’s exclusion from drought-hit mandalsYSRCP leaders protest against the government order excluding mandals of the district from the list of drought-affected, despite the prevalence of severe rainfall deficit conditionsThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5'It is time to recognize that Palestinians represent Israel's true hope'Israeli leaders have become trapped in a deadlock, both domestically and internationally, that can only be overcome through genuine cooperation with Palestinians, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column for Le Monde.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 5ICPC, AGF defend blocking family members from visiting detained El-Rufai, seek N1bn rights suit’s dismissalMr El-Rufai urged the court to declare that the ICPC's denial of access to his family members while in custody in July constituted a violation of his fundamental human rights. The post ICPC, AGF defend blocking family members from visiting detained El-Rufai, seek N1bn rights suit’s dismissal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsOct 5California Prepares to Ban Quartz Countertop ProductionThe state would be the first to block an industry that has been connected to a deadly lung disease in workers.NYT US
PoliticsOct 5UDF convener seeks AICC’s intervention in "lack of consultations” within Keralam’s ruling allianceAdoor Prakash, who had earlier targeted the government for 'keeping the ruling alliance in the dark' about two key political appointments, meets AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge; Keralam Electricity Minister too meets KhargeThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 5Disgraced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dead at 84Eight years after stepping down from Congress, his standing crumbled when details surfaced regarding his abuse of young boys while employed as a high school civics teacher and wrestling coach between the 1960s and early 1980sThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 5Fox News signs Karoline Leavitt, former Trump spokesperson, as a contributorKaroline Leavitt, former presidential spokesperson, joins Fox News starting in November. She stood out for her defense of the Trump administration. Leavitt, known for her direct style, left her position after becoming a mother. She will now participate in opinion and news programs.Clarín
PoliticsOct 5Rural US voters divided on Trump's offensive against immigrationAn AP-KFF poll reveals that rural voters are divided on the impact of Trump's immigration policies on their communities. One-third see them as positive, another third as negative, and the rest as having no impact. Despite divisions, many rural voters recognize the economic importanceClarín
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court ends Charleston church shooter’s bid to disqualify trial judgeThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the Charleston church massacre shooter’s attempt to disqualify his trial judge from further proceedings over claims that he failed to remain impartial.    The high court’s decision leaves intact an appeals court ruling that found no basis to remove U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel from the death-penalty…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Nigeria voters’ register now stands at 103 million – INECAmupitan said, in line with Section 10 of the Electoral Act 2026, the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) commenced on Aug. 25, 2025, and ended on Dec. 10, 2025, during which a total of 2,611,266 voters were registered. The post Nigeria voters’ register now stands at 103 million – INEC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5FG funding aviation infrastructure with subsidy removal proceeds – KeyamoBy Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Monday, said Federal Government had been able to develop aviation infrastructure with funds derived from the removal of fuel subsidy. Keyamo identified the reconstruction of the old terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; construction of the second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe […] The post FG funding aviation infrastructure with subsidy removal proceeds – Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsOct 5Samoa Prime Minister apologises after Nazi salute video surfacesSamoa PM has apologised after a video of him resurfaced, showing him leading a Nazi salute and saying ‘Heil Hitler'.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court declines to hear convicted sex cult leader Keith Rainere’s appealThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from Keith Raniere challenging his conviction on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges in connection with his leadership of the NXIVM sex cult.   The decision leaves in place an October ruling from a federal appeals court panel that upheld the verdict and a decades-long prison sentence…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5Supreme Court declines to take up school ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ shirtsThe Supreme Court will not hear a dispute over whether a Michigan public school district can bar students from wearing clothing emblazoned with “Let’s Go Brandon,” a popular conservative slogan used to mock former President Biden.   The justices declined on Monday to take up a request from two brothers who claim their First Amendment rights…The Hill
PoliticsOct 5NYSC kidnap: Afenifere demands urgent reform…says corps members should serve within states, zones By Adeola Badru The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called for the immediate implementation of reforms to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, scheme to prevent prospective corps members from undertaking long-distance journeys to states where they are vulnerable to kidnapping and other security threats. The organisation’s […] The post NYSC kidnap: Afenifere demands urgent reform appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria