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İmamoğlu Tells Erdoğan Rivals Held in Edirne and Silivri Undermine Legitimacy
On day 101 of the İBB trial, Ekrem İmamoğlu finished a 21-hour defense and said a leader cannot be legitimate while rivals are jailed.
Mei Deng · 17 Oct 2026147
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Trump Signs Order Waiving Russia Energy Sanctions as Ukraine Relations Fray
Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy revenues under the Lindsey Graham Act, days after a diesel deal with Putin, CNA reports.
Abiodun Akinyemi · 17 Oct 2026142
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YPP's Agada Says No Return to Fuel Subsidy Ahead of 2027
Channels Television reports the YPP candidate ruled out bringing back the petrol subsidy, as other 2027 hopefuls take a different stance.
Ke · 17 Oct 202651
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Agbakoba Tells INEC Not to Treat Result Declarations as a Gag on Reporting
Olisa Agbakoba has written to INEC arguing that its sole power to declare results does not stop citizens and the media from reporting figures already made public.
Kwadwo Boateng · 17 Oct 2026202
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Duterte Calls for Honest Governance at JCI Philippines National Convention
Manila Bulletin reports that Duterte used the JCI Philippines national convention to press for integrity in government.
Leo Wright · 17 Oct 202659
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Europe Pledges Ukraine Support but Admits Starlink Has No Immediate Replacement
EU leaders back Ukraine and vow to boost satellite capacity, yet concede Europe cannot yet fill the gap left by SpaceX's Starlink.
Ni Suryadi · 16 Oct 2026217
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Nigeria's INEC Gets New Commissioners as APC Sets Out 2027 Campaign Plans
Channels Television reports President Tinubu has named new INEC officials while the APC outlined its priorities ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election.
Charlize Le Roux · 16 Oct 202676
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Out After Five Days as Scaramucci Quips About Records
Katie Zacharia has left the White House press secretary role after five days, with former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci commenting on her short tenure.
Itoro Inyang · 16 Oct 2026119
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Katie Zacharia Exits White House Press Secretary Post After Five Days
Katie Zacharia is leaving the White House press secretary role just days after starting, according to BBC and other outlets.
Fatima Al-Dosari · 16 Oct 2026199
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Von der Leyen Says EU Budget Cannot Be Cut Further as Talks Stall
European Commission president warns that deeper cuts would leave the EU unable to respond to crises, as member states remain divided on the 2028-2034 budget.
Freweini Elsa · 16 Oct 202668
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Trump Asks White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia to Resign After Days in Role
De Telegraaf reports Trump has asked Katie Zacharia, 41, to step down as White House press secretary just days into the job.
Hassan Mohamed · 16 Oct 2026109
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Tinubu Reappoints Bala Bila to INEC, Submits Six Other Nominees
Nigeria's president has renominated Bala Bila as an INEC commissioner and put forward six other candidates for the electoral body, Channels Television reports.
Lian Tang · 16 Oct 2026151
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Berlin Left Lawmaker Emde Stands by Remarks as Faction Meets
Berlin Left party lawmaker Vanessa Emde defends her statements as her faction's leadership calls an emergency meeting, according to German press reports.
Pedro Araujo · 16 Oct 2026153
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Modi to Visit Canada on December 11–12, 2026, Indian High Commission Says
India's High Commission in Ottawa confirms Modi's December visit as both sides push for outcomes in trade, energy, technology and security.
T. Cao · 16 Oct 2026143
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EU Leaders Split on Energy and Joint Budget as Meloni Presses for Fiscal Flexibility
First day of the Brussels summit ends without agreement on energy costs or the EU budget, with Italy pushing for flexibility and a new proposal promised by year-end.
Yui Ito · 15 Oct 2026251
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Matt Gaetz Sued Over Sex Trafficking Allegations, Reports Say
A new civil lawsuit accuses former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking two women, according to multiple outlets.
Yu Pan · 15 Oct 2026189
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Sandro Marcos Moves From PFP to Lakas-CMD, Raising 2028 Questions
Manila Bulletin reports Sandro Marcos has left his father's party Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to join Lakas-CMD, prompting talk of 2028.
Budi Saputra · 15 Oct 2026172
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Reportedly Failed Bar Exam
Dutch media report that new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia failed her bar exam despite presenting herself as a lawyer.
Ling Ma · 15 Oct 2026196
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Tanzania Briefs MPs on Defending National Interests in Global Parliamentary Forums
Tanzania's foreign ministry says a new guideline will help lawmakers push the country's positions in seven international parliamentary bodies.
Yan Y. Peng · 15 Oct 2026217
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Saxony-Anhalt Parliament Backs AfD-BSW Motion to End Ukraine Aid and Lift Russia Sanctions
Lawmakers in Magdeburg passed a joint AfD and BSW motion demanding an immediate halt to Ukraine support and the removal of sanctions on Russia.
Peng Zhu · 15 Oct 2026156
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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Did Not Pass California Bar Exam, Report Says
A watchdog has asked the State Bar of California to investigate the new White House press secretary over how she has described her legal credentials.
Alicja · 15 Oct 2026107
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Kenya's Interior Minister Defends Removal of Trans Nzoia Governor's Security Detail
Kipchumba Murkomen says Governor George Natembeya consorts with goons, as Natembeya demands written reasons for the second withdrawal of his guards.
Lemma · 15 Oct 2026201
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Delhi High Court Allows CJP's October 16 Tiranga Protest at Connaught Place
Delhi High Court declines to block CJP's October 16 protest as founder Abhijeet Dipke accuses the Centre of shielding the Chief Election Commissioner.
Maryam Suleiman · 15 Oct 202680
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Dutch Cabinet Plans Billions in Infrastructure Savings, Shifts Costs to Local Governments
The Dutch cabinet wants to save billions on infrastructure by making municipalities and provinces pay for costly bridges and viaducts themselves.
Laura Lopez · 15 Oct 2026210
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