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PoliticsOct 3In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?NYT US
PoliticsOct 3US, Australia suspend consular services in BrazilThe US and Australia have announced a halt to their consular services in Brazil beginning Friday. The news comes two days before Brazilians head to the polls to vote in the high-stakes presidential election.DW News [en]
PoliticsOct 3Trump adds $3.2bn Alabama bridge to long list of things he’d like named after himThe Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project was paid for in part by a Biden-era grantThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 3RS polls: UP minister Rajbhar accepts two of his MLAs will vote for SPAbbas Ansari (Mau Sadar seat) and Jagdish Narayan Rai (Jaunpur’s Zafrabad seat) “are their (SP) people,” says Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief OP Rajbharhindustantimes · india
PoliticsOct 3What about us, ask PWDs on Vettri Payanam scheme expansionWhile the government has rolled out the expanded Vettri Payanam scheme for women and transgender persons, allowing them to travel free in Express, LSS, and Deluxe buses, persons with disabilities are still waiting for a similar expansion announced for them during the budget sessiondtnext · india
PoliticsOct 3Trump’s Own Chatbot Turns Against Him, Exposing His Achilles’ Heel as the Internet Roars with LaughterTruth often proves more peculiar than fiction. That isn’t merely a cliché without bite; it has every sign of being proven right by the events surrounding President Donald Trump’s second term. Most Americans have already heard Trump repeatedly claim, with increasing fatigue, that the 2020 presidential race was taken from him by force. He has ... Read more The post Trump’s Own Chatbot Turns Against Him, Exposing His Achilles’ Heel as the Internet Roars with Laughter appeared first on New York Beacon .newyorkbeacon_net · united states of america
PoliticsOct 3Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by RussiaAn EU sanctions showdown could strengthen the position of Andris Kulbergs, but a coalition puzzle awaits.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 3Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled ExecutionsThe failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.NYT US
PoliticsOct 3Schools ablaze as student protests spread across FranceAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 3Blue Dog Democrat drops ‘Zyn’ from campaign nicotine pouch canRep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) dropped the word “Zyn” from a piece of campaign merchandise inspired by the popular nicotine pouch brand’s packaging after its parent company reportedly asked her to stop. In early September, the Democrat added a puck-shaped storage tin, labeled “GLUE-ZYN-KAMP,” to her campaign’s storefront. Gluesenkamp Perez announced Thursday she had replaced…The Hill
PoliticsOct 3Why a film about a dictator has South Korea at war with itselfLike many films released during Chuseok, South Korea’s national mid-autumn harvest festival, The Assassin(s) shot right to the top, selling more than a million tickets in its first four days. But the box-office success of the film about the 1974 assassination attempt on former president and military leader Park Chung-hee was quickly overshadowed by calls to halt screenings, as well as a police complaint against the film’s director and producers. Park loyalists and conservative politicians are...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 3Hong Kong vs Singapore in tackling bad behaviourSingapore is doing something about uncivilised behaviour on public buses. The city state has started enforcing new regulations that carry an immediate fine of up to S$500 (US$390) if you put your feet up on seats, play loud audio on your phone or make a nuisance of yourself in other ways such as eating, drinking and littering. This aligns with existing rules governing passenger conduct on Singapore’s MRT railway system. Did you know we have long had similar regulations for Hong Kong’s MTR...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 3Title IX expert explains reporting process amid Cornell rape investigationRachel Laubis, a Title IX adviser, joins "The Daily Report" to explain the sexual assault reporting process and what Cornell University's responsibilities were in the Jane Doe case.CBS News
PoliticsOct 3‘The cliff is just about here’: LaFrance administration warns city could face a roughly $30 million budget deficit in 2028The LaFrance administration has proposed a $692.5 million operating budget for next year.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkraineRIGA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Latvians vote in ⁠a parliamentary election on Saturday that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris ⁠Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government.thestar_my · malaysia
PoliticsOct 3Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas charged with assaulting an officerA Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Texas has been charged with assaulting an officer. The incident involves a law enforcement encounter and subsequent legal action.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 3The little-known Democrat with big influence over AI policyRep. Valerie Foushee wants to put civil rights and liberties at the center of the debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence.headtopics · united states of america
PoliticsOct 32026 UN Day of Older Persons: Senior citizens want monthly stipends, free transportA group of elderly Nigerians, under the umbrella of Global Veterans has called on the Federal, state and local governments to make adequate budgetary provisions for the welfare of senior citizens, including monthly stipends and free transportation, beginning with the 2027 fiscal year. The seniour citizens also advocated the establishment of special welfare centres across […] The post 2026 UN Day of Older Persons: Senior citizens want monthly stipends, free transport appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsBreakingOct 3A death row inmate in the US is unconscious and on a respirator after a failed executionClarín
PoliticsOct 3Extended interview: Ted Cruz on NIL legislation, Paxton-Talarico, Trump's approval rating and moreSen. Ted Cruz speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the Protect College Sports Act, the upcoming midterm elections, the latest approval ratings for President Trump and more.CBS News
PoliticsOct 3Portugal's Public Prosecutor's Office investigates US use of air base in the AzoresPortugal investiga el uso de la base de Lajes por EE.UU., tras denuncias del Bloco de Esquerda por acciones en Oriente Medio. El gobierno luso defiende que el uso fue autorizado bajo condiciones y rechaza la ofensiva de EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán.Clarín
PoliticsOct 3US leaves "all options on the table" after OAS resolution on NicaraguaEE.UU. mantiene su postura firme ante Nicaragua tras resolución de la OEA que exige elecciones y liberación de presos políticos. La OEA insta a elecciones libres y justicia.La reunión extraordinaria contó con baja participación de cancilleres. Se discuten deportaciones de nicaragüenses en EE.UU., mientras se critica la falta de diálogo de Managua.Clarín
PoliticsOct 3Pentobarbital, the drug under scrutiny in the US after Pike's failed executionThe use of pentobarbital in executions is once again being questioned after the failed attempt with Christa Pike, who survived two doses. The inmate remains in critical condition, raising doubts about the safety of this method. The incident has reignited the debate about the reliability of the drug.Clarín
PoliticsOct 3US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before electionSecurity threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.Al Jazeera [en]