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POLITICS1d agoCanada: Alberta votes on holding independence referendumCanada's oil-rich western province of Alberta is not deemed likely to vote in favor of a real breakaway plebiscite. Nevertheless the separatist movement hopes to gain leverage over Mark Carney's government.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoSupreme Court rejects bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh MohammedThe Supreme Court's action marks the latest milestone in a military prosecution of the detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that has been beset by two ⁠decades of legal gridlockThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoRivers assembly set to recall three suspended Pro-Fubara lawmakersThe Rivers State House of Assembly has reversed its earlier decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers supporting the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, vacant. The post Rivers assembly set to recall three suspended Pro-Fubara lawmakers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoExclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White HouseTop Trump adviser Ric Grenell allegedly outlined a stunning pay-for-influence offer to a Turkish billionaire last year: access to "POTUS," "VIP events" and administration officials, according to a text message, reviewed by Axios, that the White House counsel is investigating."Once the money comes to the company here, I will arrange the donation to Kennedy Centre [sic], and you'll be joining the VIP events and get close with the administration, even with POTUS," the May 3, 2025, text says.Grenell has called the accusations "lies" and denied sending the text message.Why it matters: AdministratioAxios
POLITICS1d agoPolitical mercury rises in Punjab ahead of Amit Shah’s visitThe AAP government has left no stone unturned in pushing Punjab into the pit of drugs, which caused many families to lose their children, said Amit ShahThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoThe pill in your medicine cabinet is a national security issueRep. Bob Onder argues that the United States must reduce its dependence on foreign pharmaceutical supplies and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity to address national security vulnerabilities exposed by recent drug contaminations.The Hill
POLITICS1d agoEuronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest and riotingFrench newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoAbelardo spoke with Democrat who criticized him for electoral interferenceSe trata de Gregory Meeks, de la Comisión de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara. Hablaron de “reafirmar la importancia de preservar el apoyo bipartidista”. The post Abelardo habló con demócrata que lo criticó por injerencia electoral appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS1d ago[VIDEO] 2027 Elections: ‘No Divided House Despite Squabbles,’ Says Labour Party’s Rotimi OdunaikeRotimi Odunaike, who is the Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, described the opposition party as one based on ideology. The post [VIDEO] 2027 Elections: ‘No Divided House Despite Squabbles,’ Says Labour Party’s Rotimi Odunaike appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d ago'Police weren't overwhelmed by people protesting and marching' about education and cost of livingOliver Farry is pleased to welcome Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. France's escalating social unrest has exposed a troubling disconnect between legitimate popular grievances and the government's increasingly security-focused response. Smith argues that the violence accompanying otherwise largely peaceful demonstrations reveals serious failures of policing, while President Emmanuel Macron's response offers "very little of substance." Drawing parallels with France's historic protest movements, Smith identifies a "convergence of causes" rooted in economiFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoMakinde campaign knocks Tinubu over poverty, N166.7trn debtBy Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of pushing Nigeria towards collapse, citing widespread poverty, mounting public debt and worsening insecurity. The organisation said the country’s economic hardship and declining public confidence demanded a change of direction, urging Nigerians to consider Oyo State Governor Seyi […] The post Makinde campaign knocks Tinubu over poverty, N166.7trn debt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoWarren warns against Sysco-Restaurant Depot mergerDemocratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) on Sunday warned against a merger between Sysco and Restaurant Depot, arguing it could lead to an increase in restaurant prices. “Watch out: going out to eat at your favorite restaurant could become even more expensive,” Warren wrote on the social platform X. “The Trump administration might approve a merger…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoTrump administration will let companies bid to mine the deep ocean off American Samoa’s coastThe Trump administration is officially moving ahead with a decision to lease ocean tracts off the coast of American Samoa for deep sea mining. The decision, announced Monday, would represent the first time the U.S. government has offered up offshore mining leases.  Large-scale deep sea mining has never been done before, but the seafloor could…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoLeft parties, BRS to stage a dharna in Khammam over alleged political bias in Indiramma housing allotmentsThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoCALC faults AAC over declaration of court as campaign venueGroup warns against actions capable of disrupting judicial proceedings By Dapo Akinrefon The Centre for Advocacy for Credible Leadership (CALC) has criticised the African Action Congress (AAC) for declaring the environs of the Federal High Court and the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja as official campaign venues for October, warning against actions capable of […] The post CALC faults AAC over declaration of court as campaign venue appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoSupreme Court takes up new case over race and school admissionsThe Supreme Court will hear a challenge to admissions policies at a suburban Maryland county’s competitive middle school, the justices announced Monday. It’s a key test of the court’s 2023 decision invalidating affirmative action in higher education admissions. That decision has left open questions over what lengths school districts may still take to promote diversity. An association of…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoTrump heads to Kansas amid concerns over a costly harvest seasonEconomic struggles are becoming a significant political issue for Republicans in states long considered party strongholdsThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoFrench PM calls for partial curfews after weekend of violence, lootingRFI [en]
POLITICS1d agoJigawa ADC suspends chieftain for 12 months over alleged anti-party activitiesBy Muhammad Inuwa, Dutse The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has suspended one of its chieftains, Hon. Aliyu Muhammad Tukur Gantsa, for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the party’s Polling Unit Chairman in Buji Local Government Area, Ahmad Garba, on Monday. According to […] The post Jigawa ADC suspends chieftain for 12 months over alleged anti-party activities appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS1d agoAlbania’s protests explainedProtesters in Albania say demonstrations will intensify as Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d ago‘I’m Absolutely Determined To Restore Order,’ French PM Considers State Of Emergency Over UnrestChannels TV
POLITICS1d agoProtests in France marred by rioting, looting: What to knowThe Hill
POLITICS1d agoFormer Trump aide: Prospect of replacing Wiles with Stephen Miller ‘terrifying’Former White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews said Sunday that the prospect of President Trump replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles with deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller was “terrifying” amid speculation Wiles will depart after the midterms. Trump has dismissed reporting that Wiles could soon leave her post, but Matthews told MeidasTouch‘s Jack…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoPakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sidesIslamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.Al Jazeera [en]