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The passing of former prime minister and ODM chief Raila Odinga has thrown Kenya’s main opposition party into a leadership crisis while prompting a three‑day period of national remembrance. Family members, allies and rivals alike are navigating grief and political uncertainty.
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Senior federal minister Qazi Shams‑ud‑Din Achakzai warned that the centre could impose governor’s rule in Sindh if inter‑provincial water and mining conflicts intensify. The threat follows a similar takeover in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heightening political uncertainty and market volatility.
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President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi told reporters there are no plans to change Egypt’s 2014 constitution, countering speculation that amendments could extend presidential power. The statement comes as political tensions rise ahead of upcoming elections.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has barred several high‑profile politicians from the 2027 governorship ballot and given parties until Oct. 24 to lodge objections. The decision arrives as Nigeria readies for its 2027 general elections, a key test for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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Slovakia's National Council passed the state budget for the coming fiscal year, prompting loud protests from opposition lawmakers who labeled the measure a "shame." Prime Minister Robert Fico thanked coalition allies while critics warned the plan could harm vulnerable groups.
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A 14‑year‑old was arrested after opening fire at a collège in Aubagne, marking the first terror attack in France officially linked to the online True Crime movement. Prosecutors have transferred the suspect to Paris as a terrorism case, sparking a national security debate.
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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán alleges that the newly formed Tisza Party is altering child‑protection legislation to aid pedophiles. The claim sparked a fierce rebuttal from Tisza MP Ákos Hadházy and coincided with recent legislative shifts on gender and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Senior GOP leaders have privately acknowledged that Democrats are poised to retain control of the U.S. House after the 2024 midterm elections, citing internal assessments and blaming former President Donald Trump. The concession marks a strategic pivot within the Republican Party as it seeks to protect vulnerable seats ahead of the vote.
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Teachers in the Community of Madrid launched an open‑ended strike on Wednesday, closing most public schools and sparking street protests by students. The action has drawn condemnation from the left‑wing Sumar coalition and prompted clashes with police at the Complutense University.
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René Benko, the founder of the Signa real‑estate empire, was granted house arrest after his recent prison release. The Innsbruck court ordered electronic monitoring and confinement to his residence.
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Negotiations between Germany's Social Democrats, Greens and The Left to form a Berlin state government were suspended amid internal party tensions and a disputed antisemitism agreement. The impasse leaves the capital without a clear governing coalition and heightens political uncertainty.
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Finance Minister Jeremy Healey announced that the latest UK budget will deliver a slate of tax cuts and other fiscal incentives without increasing public debt. The funding plan relies on higher tax receipts, wage growth and re‑allocation of existing resources, drawing praise from some economists and criticism from retailers.