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PoliticsSep 18Russians vote in elections with no party opposing Putin or war in UkraineThe three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Ceuta Port Operation: the Government speaks of a 'pull effect' and more than 3,000 immigrants are left on the streetEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 18Ayuso disclaims responsibility for the penthouse file: “I don’t want to know anything about that story”La presidenta de Madrid asegura que no era su responsabilidad gestionar la compra de ese inmueble de lujo que ella podía usar como “alojamiento ocasional” y que fue a visitarlo cuando se compróEl País
PoliticsSep 18The affluent English village that declared independence to stop an asylum centrePiddington’s symbolic independence campaign may be lighthearted in tone, but the row behind it has become increasingly bitterIrish Times World
PoliticsSep 18Florentino's hour in Ceuta between the transfer of immigrants and the controversy of Mbappé and Vinicius: "We have not prepared the visit for any news"Una comisión del Real Madrid formada por Florentino Pérez, Pirri y Butragueño visitan la ciudad autónoma mientras miles de migrantes son trasladados al nuevo campamento del Muelle de Poniente LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 18Ayuso explodes over the penthouse: "I don't want a house for myself, I haven't lied. In Spain people don't know the lives of half the ministers and I am being persecuted"La presidenta madrileña denuncia una campaña contra ella y se desliga de la operación: "Mi responsabilidad no es gestionar inmuebles, no quiero saber nada de esa historia" LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 18Friday Sermon: Senator Shehu Buba Umar: A mediator (Muslih), not a sponsor of terrorism!, By Murtadha GusauIn the Name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that Senator Shehu Buba Umar’s exact role regarding armed bandits is currently […] The post Friday Sermon: Senator Shehu Buba Umar: A mediator (Muslih), not a sponsor of terrorism!, By Murtadha Gusau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 18British MPs to tackle UK crisis — why it does so badly in EurovisionA parliamentary committee will look at the country’s ”dismal“ record in the Eurovision Song Contest.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France TiesTinubu disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X handle, describing the dinner with Macron as a pleasure. The post Macron Hosts Tinubu To Private Dinner In Paris, Reaffirms Nigeria-France Ties appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 18United Kingdom: The Anglican Church withdraws its award from a Pakistani Muslim religious leader, author of statements glorifying Osama bin LadenLe 11 septembre, l’Église d’Angleterre avait remis à Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi le prix de Lambeth en faveur du dialogue entre les religions. Avant de faire machine arrière, jeudi, après la résurgence de déclarations du président du Conseil des oulémas du Pakistan.Le Figaro International
PoliticsSep 18France’s Macron summons party leaders for talks on Mideast and UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of France’s political parties at the Elysée on Friday for talks on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the consequences for the country’s security and energy amid soaring fuel prices.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Far-right Zemmour lets slip French presidential bidThe controversial pundit is running for president for the second time.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18Slovakia’s Fico casts doubt over NATO mutual defense clauseSlovakia’s populist leader has long argued that Western countries’ approach to Russia and continued support for Ukraine is risking war.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposalCanadians in Vancouver reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal for closer ties with the European Union, including possible “associate member” status.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes voteRussia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 18Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] APC governors, Wike’s feud deepensIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the feud between the All Progressives Congress governors and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepening, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, demanding full party support for all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 18Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes voteRussia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 18US will see sense on EU-Canada deal, Irish finance minister saysCanadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will join a gathering of EU finance ministers hosted by Simon Harris in Dublin Friday.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 18ECB's Lagarde keeps door open to early exitEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Friday kept the door open to leaving her post early replying well see when asked if she would remain in the position until her term ends in October 2027 I leave in 2027 Lagarde told Irish national broadcaster RTE in response to a question on rumours of her early resignation that have persisted for most of this yeardevdiscourse · india
PoliticsSep 18Aznar accuses Sánchez of "treason" and asks to "deploy" the Army in CeutaFeijóo avisa en Melilla de que "Ceuta es un polvorín" y promete "una reacción" si él Gobierna LeerEl Mundo
PoliticsSep 18EU allocates EUR 3.3B to Ukraine for defense needsToday, the European Commission is disbursing EUR 3.3 billion to Ukraine for the procurement of weaponry – specifically drones and missiles – under the EUR 90 billion loan support program for Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 18Far-right politician Éric Zemmour joins 2027 French presidential raceFrench far-right politician Éric Zemmour said on Friday that he would run in next year's presidential election, joining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who was runner-up to President Emmanuel Macron in the last two elections. Zemmour is campaigning on a crackdown on immigration, including a plan to expel unemployed foreigners even if they are legal residents.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 18Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, In the Spotlight as Macron and Carney VisitSt. Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.NYT World
PoliticsSep 18Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a MomentLoafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.NYT World