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POLITICS1d agoAbascal promotes Montse Lluis, negotiator of pacts with the PP, to number two for Madrid, and brings his spokesperson in Ceuta as number threeLos puestos de salida los completan la portavoz en el Congreso durante esta legislatura, Pepa Millán, y el medallista olímpico Cristian Toro LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoCan Malaysian reform party Bersama survive a founders’ scandal?A Malaysian reform party led by two former cabinet ministers faces a new test ahead of a crucial state election after one of its founders was sidelined over an alleged religious morality offence, threatening its appeal to voters disillusioned with the country’s political establishment. The controversy surrounding former environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad could undercut Bersama’s promise of delivering a different kind of politics in next month’s Melaka poll, analysts say – although some...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoDemocrat who told Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ doubles down and refuses to apologizeSpeaking during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union" that aired Sunday, Jackson addressed the tense moment from the closely fought raceThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoPolitics and economic efficiency, squaring the circle, By Uddin IfeanyiThe truth is simple: We cannot modernise the Nigerian state until we dispense with spendthrift governments. This is as much a statement about our governments’ preference for pharaonic projects (steel mills, refineries, roads that lead to nowhere, etc.) as it is about our ability as a people to walk back ideas that once looked good […] The post Politics and economic efficiency, squaring the circle, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoDRC: Finland's discreet mediation between the opposition and powerDes représentants de la majorité et de l’opposition ont été invités en septembre pour un séjour de trois jours à Helsinki. Objectif : favoriser le dialogue avec un cadre plus informel et détendu.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1d agoArt or box office? How Hong Kong plans to measure the value of a play, ballet or symphonyEstablished performing arts groups in Hong Kong should rely less on public subsidies to make way for emerging companies, industry experts have said, after the city’s leader announced a revamp of the funding model in favour of a more flexible, non-permanent and merit-based system. But a few directors of the city’s nine designated major performing arts groups in music, dance and theatre said the economic downturn had made private funds harder to secure and urged the government to take a long-term...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoFrance’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the CountryThe National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoProtesters block access to Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrationsProtests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoPLA hits out at Chinese student accused of wearing Japanese rising sun flag in classroomThe People’s Liberation Army has criticised a Chinese student who reportedly wore the Japanese rising sun flag in a classroom at a Russian university, accusing him of whitewashing Japanese militarism. The flag, which is still used by the Self-Defence Forces, is widely seen as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in many countries, including China. “Regardless of which country or campus one is in, advocating for militarism is an explicit offence against human conscience and is held in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoMaría Corina Machado on Venezuela’s Future and Her Relationship With the Trump AdministrationBlocked from entering her country, Venezuela’s opposition leader spoke with The Times about her efforts to return and her relationship with the Trump administration.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoThat Huge Republican Cash Edge? It’s in Senate Races, Not House Races.With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoVital Early Voting Period Begins in TexasEarly voting in Texas, where the outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the chamber, will run through Oct. 30.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoWho’s Winning the Race for Congress?It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoRepublicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About it.To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoAs Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both SidesBy hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.NYT World
POLITICS1d agoKen Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own.The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him.NYT US
POLITICS1d ago2027: APC says Tinubu’s re-election non-negotiable, pledges violence-free campaigns"One of my favourite statements from the military is that the unity of this country is non-negotiable, and now today I heard some of our generals saying that victory in this election is non-negotiable," he said. The post 2027: APC says Tinubu’s re-election non-negotiable, pledges violence-free campaigns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoTrump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitalsThe Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoThe PRO meets again with La Libertad Avanza, but distrust about an agreement growsTwo months after the start of conversations between leaders of both groups, there are still no definitions about a possible electoral agreement, neither in the City nor at the national level.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoNLNG Dividends: Oyo govt challenges presidency to explain distribution of $3bn received under TinubuThe Oyo State government said it seeks answers on N9 trillion shortfall over NLNG dividends and disclosure of distributions of $3bn received under Tinubu The post NLNG Dividends: Oyo govt challenges presidency to explain distribution of $3bn received under Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoThe Frenzy Behind Getting an Initiative on the California BallotAn army of signature gatherers made plenty of cash hitting the streets to qualify various November initiatives.NYT US
POLITICS1d agoThe real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm racesHint: It's not only because California counts slowly.NPR News
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoAustralian MP in critical condition after 'attack' outside officeThe Independent World
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoAustralian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attackSouth China Morning Post