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POLITICSOct 16Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan ruler orders chief minister out of sight in rare public rebukeA Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne. Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been caught in a dispute since April over who is its rightful ruler, bringing down one state government aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and leaving its newly appointed chief minister without...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16ETS splits EU leaders and tests bloc's climate goalsEU leaders are trying to counter soaring energy prices, with some arguing that carbon pricing is hurting the bloc's competitiveness.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16Musk Starlink faces Ukrainian backlashElon Musk's Starlink service is reportedly facing backlash from Ukraine. This indicates a significant issue or controversy surrounding the use or role of the satellite internet service in the ongoing conflict.birminghamstar.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16US Senators Seek Probe Into Starshield Disruptions As Zelenskyy Attends EU SummitUS Senators are calling for an investigation into disruptions affecting Starshield, coinciding with President Zelenskyy's attendance at an EU summit. This highlights concerns over critical communication infrastructure amidst high-level international diplomatic engagements.rferl.org · Russia
POLITICSOct 16Germany is losing patience with Friedrich MerzWith economic reforms stalled and industry under pressure, the chancellor faces mounting doubts about his ability to reverse the country’s declineIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 16Trump slams Ukraine’s decision to resume energy strikes as a ‘disgrace’Ukraine had paused strikes on Russian energy infrastructure after Trump’s ceasefire announcement.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 16'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK as it seeks closer ties with EU, senior MEP saysBernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16The new multiannual financial framework (MFF): A future vision for the EUThe EU's new multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034 should channel funds more efficiently to bolster the bloc's competitiveness and future resilience, argues Markus Töns, the SPD parliamentary group's spokesperson on European affairs, in an opinion piece for Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16Flynn pledges to take and run with Burnham good ideasFlynn has pledged to adopt and advance good ideas put forth by Burnham. This indicates a potential alignment or continuation of certain policy directions.southwalesguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 16Flynn pledges to take and run with Burnham good ideasFlynn has pledged to adopt and advance good ideas put forth by Burnham. This indicates a potential alignment or continuation of certain policy directions.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 16Italy and Spain move to end border dispute after Meloni-Sánchez talksItaly's Giorgia Meloni, who met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, agreed a short extension to align the expiry of Italy’s border controls with Spain’s reciprocal measures. Rome and Madrid say they will seek alternatives but remain at odds over migration.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16Yellow Vests and high school students rally online ahead of October 17 protestSeveral social media posts have fueled hopes of an alliance between the youth-led protests and the Yellow Vest movement, which began in 2018 in reaction to rising fuel prices.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 16Trump's ballroom financiers known: tech giants and US ambassador to the NetherlandsDe Amerikaanse ambassadeur in Nederland, Joe Popolo, betaalt mee aan de bouw van de balzaal bij het Witte Huis. Ook techbedrijven als Nvidia en Apple hebben de portemonnee getrokken, schrijft de krant The Washington Post, die een overzicht in handen met daarop de belangrijkste geldschieters van het project heeft. Volgens de krant roept de gelekte donateurslijst vragen op over belangenverstrengeling: de helft van alle giften is afkomstig van bedrijven of prominenten die belangen hebben bij de landelijke overheid. Transparantie daarover ontbreekt. Volgens de krant maakten ambassadeur Popolo en zNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 16EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy pricesEU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16EU vows to maintain Russia sanctions after US pivotEuropean leaders close ranks around Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Donald Trump’s fuel deal with MoscowFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 16EU member states struggle to reach an agreement to lower energy pricesEuropean leaders meeting in Brussels on October 15 and 16 remain divided over how to tackle soaring energy prices, as the European Union, still purchasing Russian gas, finds itself weakened by a new deal between Trump and Putin over diesel supplies.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 16Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slumpUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 16Chaos in recent hours in left-wing pacts: breakdown in the Valencian Community and criticism unleashed in PodemosColau interpela a Rufián a "rectificar" y "animar" a Podemos a un pacto tras contribuir a la "división" de la izquierda LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 16EU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summitEuropean Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. They voiced strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget, raising serious doubt about whether the key spending package will be agreed by the end of year. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 16Marine Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid to UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 16Belgian police search homes of Congolese President Tshisekedi's relativesLa police belge a perquisitionné mercredi les domiciles de plusieurs proches et associés du président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Félix Tshisekedi, dans le cadre d'une enquête pour blanchiment d'argent présumé lié aux revenus du secteur minier, selon deux avocats qui ont déposé la plainte.BBC Afrique
POLITICSOct 16Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declaresIn today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The post Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu, APC declares appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 16Zelensky to discuss energy, air defense and financial support in BrusselsPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that key topics of his talks in Brussels today, where the European Council meeting is taking place, will include support for Ukraine’s energy sector and air defense, as well as EU financial assistance for this and next year.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 16France to witness a 'crossroads of anger' as mass protests expected on SaturdayPRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 16: French papers look ahead to Saturday's call for mass protests, which will bring together a number of social movements. Next, climate change has devastating consequences on communities in Afghanistan. Also, Libération publishes a special edition written in the style of Georges Perec. Finally, this year's animal of the year has been named.France 24 [en]