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- Judge Orders DHS to Stop Search for Non‑Citizen Voters in Nine States
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A federal judge halted DHS’s effort to identify non‑citizen voters in nine states, citing potential voter intimidation under the Voting Rights Act.
- Alberta’s Referendum Puts Newcomer Rights on the Line
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Alberta's referendum could restrict healthcare, education, and social support for immigrants, with UCP citing overcrowded hospitals and schools.
- Raihan Vadra Forced to Remove 70 of 105 Protest Photos from Delhi Exhibition
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Artist Raihan Vadra was asked to remove 70 of his 105 protest photos from his Bikaner House exhibition, sparking criticism of alleged censorship.
- Five Men Charged in Taiwan for Plot to Attack Comedian Who Criticised Xi Jinping
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Five men in Taiwan charged after a plot to ram a car into comedian Huang Yi‑hao, who mocked the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping.
- Al Jazeera Investigation Links Turning Point UK to Convicted UVF Member
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Al Jazeera investigation reveals that convicted UVF member Allan Nesbitt is linked to Turning Point UK, a right‑wing student group, and may arrange violent…
- Bloomberg Donates $80 Million to Democrats, Cautions Against Party’s Leftward Drift
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Former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg has pledged about $80 million to Democratic candidates, focusing on House races and gun‑control groups.
- UP CEO Orders Rapid Removal of Duplicate Voter Entries Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls
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UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa directs rapid deletion of duplicate voter entries before 2027 Assembly polls, aiming for accurate rolls by Nov 12.
- Bolsonaro’s Handwritten ‘Corrupt’ Message Backfires as Viral Meme
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Flávio Bolsonaro, a far‑right senator and son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, appeared on a primetime debate against left‑wing candidate Luiz Inácio…
- Youth‑Led Protests Undermine Macron’s Centrist Base Ahead of 2027 Election
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Violent student protests in September fuel political divisions, boost LFI support among youth, while Macron’s popularity hits record low.
- Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister Amid Low Voter Turnout and Economic Challenges
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King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri as Morocco’s first female PM, following 62% voter abstention and economic challenges.
- US Extends Temporary Protection for Over 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese Amid Expiry of TPS
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DHS extends temporary protected status for over 100,000 Ukrainians and 1,800 Sudanese, keeping them in the U.S. without immediate deportation risk.
- Florida Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro
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Florida has issued an arrest warrant for 95‑year‑old former Cuban leader Raul Castro, following a federal indictment filed in May. State Attorney General…
- Alberta Voters Face Referendum on Independence Amid Deep Divisions
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Albertans vote Monday on staying in Canada or holding a second binding independence referendum amid deep divisions, cost estimates, and First Nations concerns.
- Iran Names Mehrdad Akhlaghi as Defence Minister Amid Escalating Tensions
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Iran's parliament approves 68‑year‑old Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister amid expected U.S. escalation. He brings 42 years of missile and defence experience.
- Rahul Gandhi to Speak at Final Margao Meeting of Congress’s Goa Yatra
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Rahul Gandhi will speak at the concluding Goa Yatra meeting in Margao, covering all 40 constituencies, addressing land, unemployment, and cultural issues.
- Republican $1 billion War Chest Struggles to Shift Midterm Polls
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Republican groups spent $740M+ on congressional races, with $220M from Trump-linked groups, yet Democrats still lead key Senate races.
- Meta Employees Admit Restrictions on Lula’s Instagram Accounts During Brazil Election
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Internal Meta communications, cited by the Brazilian daily Folha de S Paulo, confirm that the Instagram accounts of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
- Ocasio‑Cortez Donates $1 Million to Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El‑Sayed
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U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez transferred $1 million to support Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed, a move she described as a way to…
- Lula Announces Support for Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 16
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President Lula says he supports lowering the age of criminal responsibility for heinous crimes from 18 to 16, amid a runoff race.
- DOJ Sues California Over Alleged 20,000 Non‑Citizen Voters Ahead of Midterms
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The United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California in a U.S. District Court on Thursday after the state failed to meet a 48‑hour…
- ICE Arrests Divide Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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A Fox News poll shows 53% of voters think Trump's immigration crackdown has gone too far, with ICE recording over 50,000 arrests in September.
- Quaest Poll Finds Bolsonaro Slightly Ahead of Lula Ahead of Brazil Run‑Off
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A new Quaest poll shows Senator Flavio Bolsonaro leading President Lula 46% to 44% ahead of Brazil's October 25 run‑off.
- X Suspends Over 13,000 Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia, and China Influence Operations
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X suspended over 13,000 accounts tied to Iran, Russia, and China influence operations that used fake profiles to amplify content ahead of the 2024 midterms.
- ICE Rejects GAO Recommendation for Automatic Body‑Camera Activation
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The U.S. immigration agency has declined a Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendation to equip its agents with body cameras that automatically…
- RSS Affiliate Calls for Denial of Starlink Licence in India Over Security Concerns
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Jagran (SJM), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, urged the Union government to deny Elon Musk‑owned Starlink…
- USCIS to Remove Deference Rule for Nonimmigrant Worker Extensions
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Trump administration proposes eliminating USCIS deference rule for H‑1B, L‑1 extensions, potentially adding 6,044 RFEs and $133,987 in costs.
- Delhi CM Criticises Opposition Over Protests Against Election Commission Revision
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condemned the CJP, Congress and AAP for protests against the Chief Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, citing economic…
- Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Agree to End Central Park Horse Carriages by 2028
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached an agreement to end horse‑drawn carriage rides in Central Park. The…
- French Finance Minister Invites UK to Rejoin EU Amid Brexit Debate
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French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges Britain to rejoin the EU, while UK PM Andy Burnham warns EU rules could harm UK industry.
- Trump Accuses Houthi Attacks of Inflating Oil Prices Ahead of U.S. Midterms
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Trump accuses Yemen's Houthi rebels of attacking Saudi infrastructure to inflate oil prices before the U.S. midterm elections.