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PoliticsSep 16Woman's family sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over death allegedly caused by "merciless" abortion banA woman's family is suing Texas over the state's "merciless" abortion ban, arguing that her preeclampsia death could have been prevented if she'd had the procedure. Jericka Duncan reports.CBS News
PoliticsSep 16How is Democracy Doing?For the UN's International Day of Democracy we ask: “how is democracy doing in France and globally?” We also take a look at Le Monde's Ipsos poll on the presidential election as well as studies on the effect US politics is having on democracy globally. Finally, we will break down a common misperception that backsliding is due to “democracy not delivering”.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16Four Years On, Iranian Woman Seeks Justice For Brother Killed In Women, Life, Freedom ProtestsIn an interview with RFE/RL, Asrin Mohammadi recalls how her brother was killed during the brutal state crackdown on the Women, Life, Freedom protests that began four years ago.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 16French Socialist MP barred from presidential primary over alleged ‘criminal’ behaviorPhilippe Brun said he was "unaware of these allegations" and does not know what he is "accused of."Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killingsAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Republicans are feeling sick over the nation’s Trump hangoverBy making their party into a giant celebration of Trump, Republicans have tied themselves to every one of Trump’s very public failures.The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: GAOThe federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.ABC News
PoliticsSep 16The AfD's Streamer ProblemNach dem Wahlsieg in Sachsen-Anhalt steht AfD-Spitzenkandidat Ulrich Siegmund vor der Regierungsbildung – doch sein Vorgehen weckt Zweifel an seinen wahren Absichten. Anstatt Mehrheiten zu sondieren, brüskiert er potenzielle Partner wie das BSW und knüpft die Umsetzung von Wahlversprechen an unrealistische Bedingungen wie eine AfD-Alleinregierung. Die Analyse zeigt auf, ob die Partei in den Ländern […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Trump brings new heat to controversial UN agency as alleged Hamas ties engulf scores of employeesUN Watch says UNRWA completed at most 13 of 50 reforms, accusing the agency of counting draft policies and pilot programs as finished overhauls.Fox News World
PoliticsSep 16Former Kosovo president sentenced to 25 years for war crimesFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16Dictatorship, censorship and disappearances: postcards from “76”, the book that portrays the most critical yearFifty years after the coup d'état, Felipe Pigna revisits Argentina in the months before and after March 24, 1976. Subtitled “Chronicle of a year that changed our history forever,” it reconstructs the political climate and violence. The narrative incorporates period documents and teClarín
PoliticsSep 16Patel rips Democrats after clashes at hearing: ‘Buffoons’FBI Director Kash Patel rebuked Democratic lawmakers who criticized him on Tuesday during an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing them of acting “like buffoons on Capitol Hill.” “This FBI, under my leadership and President Trump’s administration, is here for the people of America, not for the cacophony of the United States Senate…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Lacking popularity, Javier Milei seeks to profit from the Falklands causeLe président argentin s’était toujours montré réservé au sujet du rattachement de l’archipel à l’Argentine. Mais le revirement de Donald Trump sur le sujet l’a poussé à prendre une position radicalement inverse.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 16The Challenges of Finding Political Treasure in Chinese Overseas PortsWhen it comes to Chinese overseas port projects, negative economic externalities may coexist with positive ones.The Diplomat
PoliticsSep 16South Africa faults US over new visa restrictionsBy Favour Ulebor, Agency Reports South Africa’s Foreign Ministry has criticised the United States over new visa restrictions imposed on some South African nationals. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said it was concerned about the restrictions announced a day earlier by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The ministry said the decision appeared […] The post South Africa faults US over new visa restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 16Lula or Flávio Bolsonaro?: A new poll reveals who is more dishonest for votersThe president got the worst rating. But that doesn't mean the perception of his rival is positive. Only 23% of Brazilians see him as an honest politician, compared to 28% for Lula da Silva.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16EU Commission pitches gradual social media ban for under-15sUrsula von der Leyen presented the 'Kids Act,' outlining plans to limit access to social media for children under 15 and to introduce new obligations for platforms.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 16Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn Tehran's crackdown persistsEuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16Live updates: Fed to tackle interest rates as inflation fuels hike buzz; Trump to rally NC votersThe Federal Reserve Open Market Committee unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, noting “inflation remains elevated.” Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak to the increase at a press conference shortly. House Republican leaders are cutting short the final legislative week before the midterm elections, announcing Wednesday that lawmakers will leave Washington after…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16North Macedonia Opposition Urges Deeper Probe into Independence Day SpendingOpposition says anti-corruption commission's probe into possible conflict of interest involving one participant in the costly Independence Day events does not go far enough.Balkan Insight
PoliticsSep 16Australia to ban student dependants as Labor fends off far-right pressureAustralia is set to introduce sweeping changes to its immigration policy by barring international students from bringing dependants, in a bid to ease housing pressures and fend off a growing political challenge from the far-right. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will announce the measures at the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday, outlining plans to trim net overseas migration from 300,000 to 225,000 by 2028. The issuance of temporary residence permits would also be reduced to curb...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 16US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warningUS senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Italians want action on climate, inequality, but don't trust leaders to deliver - reportWe need to re-invent democracies to rebuild trust says Earth4All's Owen GaffneyANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 16FG targets 95% NIN enrolment by December…Lauds NIMC for recording nearly 140m enrolment By Emmanuel Elebeke President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Federal Government is targeting 95 per cent National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment coverage by December 2026. Tinubu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 8th National Identity Day celebration. He was represented at the event by his […] The post FG targets 95% NIN enrolment by December appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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