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PoliticsOct 2Trump ABSOLUTELY BONKERS Interview with Time Affirms that His Brain Has Turned to MUSH ! This article critically analyzes an interview given by Trump to Time magazine, suggesting a negative assessment of his mental state. It represents commentary on a political figure's public appearance.dailykos.com · United States
PoliticsOct 2French school protests spread as fires , blockades deepen unrestSchool protests in France are intensifying with the spread of fires and blockades, deepening civil unrest across the country. This indicates a significant and escalating social and political challenge.thehindu.com · India
PoliticsOct 2Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptRubio has bypassed human rights restrictions to authorize the release of $320 million in military assistance to Egypt. This decision impacts U.S. foreign policy and human rights considerations in the region.therecord.com · Canada
PoliticsOct 2How worried is Labor about new Greens leader David Shoebridge ? Labor is assessing its level of concern regarding the new Greens leader, David Shoebridge. This indicates potential political competition or shifts in the political landscape.crikey.com.au · Australia
PoliticsOct 251 - year - old US Energy Dept official arrested for allegedly aiding Yemen Houthistheuknews.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsOct 2PQ leader vow to break with monarchy raises prospect of constitutional showdownThe leader of the PQ has pledged to separate from the monarchy, potentially leading to a constitutional confrontation. This indicates a major political statement with significant governmental implications.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
PoliticsOct 2Algeria introduces death penalty for intentionally starting forest firesHet Algerijnse parlement heeft besloten om de doodstraf in te voeren voor mensen die moedwillig bosbranden veroorzaken. Dat besluit volgt op een reeks van ernstige bosbranden in het Noord-Afrikaanse land, waarbij de afgelopen maanden ten minste 12 doden vielen. "De doodstraf is een passende juridische maatregel om zulke misdaden aan te pakken", zo zei minister Boudjemaa tegen journalisten nadat het wetsvoorstel was aangenomen. Volgens hem hebben de bosbranden "het niveau van georganiseerde misdaad bereikt" en zitten daar "buitenlandse partijen achter". De minister lichtte echter niet toe welkeNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 2CEC row LIVE: CJP, Congress to organise separate protests todayDelhi Police detained more than 700 protesters, including former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, from Jantar Mantar and several locations nearbyThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 2Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity houseA former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the school and seven former fraternity brothers she accuses of rape and sexual assault.CBS News
PoliticsOct 2New York appoints prosecutor who sued Trump to case of alleged university rapeNew York's Attorney General will investigate an alleged group rape in a Cornell fraternity, after the initial investigation was questioned. The university faces criticism for its handling of the case and will undergo an external review. The plaintiff has sued the institution.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential raceVoters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 2Cornell University gang rape investigation: NY governor Hochul appoints special prosecutorThe woman, identified only as Jane Doe in court documents, reported the October 2024 alleged assault by seven fraternity brothers to campus police and is pursuing a lawsuit filed in September.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 2Burnham wants to change British elections. Voters think they’re fine as is.Polling for POLITICO by Public First finds that most adults, regardless of party affiliation, believe the current voting system is fair.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 2Conservative ex-mayor Andy Street out of the running for top railways jobLabour ministers have now spent more than eight months seeking a chair for Britain’s nationalized railway network — as people who have worked with Street believe he could return to frontline politicsPolitico Europe
PoliticsOct 2Putin’s hopes for ‘productive’ Apec fan talk of summit with Xi and TrumpA meeting next month between the leaders of the world’s three biggest nuclear powers is possible but hinges on the three sides finding common ground and setting realistic expectations about outcomes, according to analysts. National Day congratulations from Moscow to Beijing on Thursday fanned speculation that the leaders of China, Russia and the United States could meet at the Apec summit in Shenzhen next month. In a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 2The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcastLatin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take powerYou would have been forgiven for thinking that when Jair Bolsonaro was convicted in September 2025 of attempting a coup, his political career was finished and his legacy forever tainted.But in the first round of Brazil’s presidential elections this Sunday, another Bolsonaro has genuine hopes of victory – not Jair, but his son Flávio, who ialso campaigning to have his father released released. Continue reading...Guardian World
PoliticsOct 2Europe war-games life after MerzThe German chancellor's foes at home are rejoicing at his political downturn. But those in Brussels aren't.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 2New York governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take overNew York’s governor appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 2Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisisHundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housingAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 2Lawsuit: Trump government measure makes it difficult for some Americans to vote from abroadUna demanda del Comité Nacional Demócrata acusa al gobierno de EE.UU. de alterar un formulario clave para votantes en el extranjero, dificultando su registro. Se alega que el cambio, realizado bajo una emergencia, afecta a ciudadanos que nunca han residido en EE.UU., pero tienen derecho a votar.Clarín
PoliticsOct 2NY Governor removes under-fire DA from alleged Cornell gang rape case and appoints Letitia James as special prosecutorDozens of students gathered at a campus forum Thursday to demand accountability, criticizing the university’s response to sexual assault allegations involving fraternity membersThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 2Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault caseNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday evening she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James (D) as special prosecutor to investigate a former Cornell University student’s allegations that she was raped at a fraternity house near the Ivy League’s campus in October 2024.  The governor said in a statement shared on social media…The Hill
PoliticsOct 2Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amidst record low approval ratingsIn a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 2South Korea brings powerful prosecution agency to heelOverhaul is a victory for reformers, though some fear it could leave an investigative vacuumFinancial Times