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Spain Protests Erupt
Tens of thousands protest housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old woman, key housing bill rejected. Spanish PM Sánchez faces pressure
More stories for this edition are on the way. In the meantime, here are the top stories from around the world.
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France Closes 500 Schools
Lessons will be suspended in some high schools due to student protests over education standards. The French education minister said security conditions have not been fulfilled, with 24 schools burned or ransacked since the start of the protests.
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Brazil Election Heads to Runoff
Lula and Bolsonaro lead in a tight presidential race. The second round will determine the winner.
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N Korea Fires Missile
North Korea launched a ballistic missile, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the test. The missile travelled over 700 kilometres, according to South Korea's military.
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Ethiopia Regains Tigray Capital
Government forces seize Mekelle as TPLF withdraws, regional rivals meet in Egypt. Ethiopian forces have recaptured the airport in Tigray's capital.
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Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil
Far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro will face leftwing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff vote after winning the first round of Brazil's presidential election. Bolsonaro secured 47.1% of the vote, while Lula received 45%.
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Neuseeland
NeuseelandLabour Reveals Fiscal Plan
Labour says all of its election promises will be fully paid for, with a plan that leans on scrapping National's Investment Boost and a previously announced capital gains tax to help fund its spending. The party promises a pay rise for care and support workers and a return to surplus in 2028/29.
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Kenia
KeniaSifuna Unveils New Party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched The Equitable Party as his vehicle for the 2027 presidential election, with several leaders attending the launch and urging him to build a national outfit. Sifuna vowed to steer the party with integrity and prioritize change and people-centered leadership.
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Australien
AustralienOne Nation vows law-and-order boost
Party launches Victorian campaign with promise to abolish First Nations treaty and legalise pepper spray, sparking concern over 'Americanisation' of politics. Premier Ben Carroll criticises threat to jail former premiers
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AustralienAlbanese's Popularity Plunges
Labor's primary vote at record low, economic concerns rise. The party has lost its lead on key issues except health, a new poll shows.
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Philippinen
PhilippinenMarcos Commemorates Teacher's Day
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the sacrifices of teachers and their role in advancing Philippine education. He also launched a digital platform to boost teacher development.
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Singapur
SingapurBolsonaro Leads Brazil Election
Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round with 47.24% of the vote, will face President Lula in runoff on October 25. Lula secured 44.91% of the vote, with nearly 99% of votes reported.
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Südafrika
SüdafrikaDA 'water tanker mafia' billboard removed
The Democratic Alliance's billboard was taken down after eThekwini officials threatened legal action, with the municipality claiming the message was defamatory. The DA says the campaign aimed to highlight the city's water crisis.
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Pakistan
PakistanUS Bombers Leave UK Base
All B-1 bombers have returned to the US from a UK air base due to security concerns. The UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at the base.
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PhilippinenNCAP Reimplementation Starts
The No Contact Apprehension Policy resumes in 5 Metro Manila cities on October 5, following the lifting of the Supreme Court's temporary restraining order. Motorists are bracing for the policy's return.
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PakistanImran Khan Supporters March
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have set off on a protest march from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad after talks with the government failed. The march is the latest attempt to pressure the government into releasing Khan.
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Tansania
TansaniaIPU Assembly in Tanzania
The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union starts in Arusha, Tanzania, with participants from various countries, including Nepal and Zimbabwe. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal leads the Nepali delegation to the event, which runs from October 5 to 9, 2026.
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Kanada
KanadaPQ May Win Majority
The Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with less than 30% of the vote, a feat never achieved in Canada. The party is leading in polls ahead of the election on October 5.
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Vereinigte Staaten
Vereinigte StaatenBrazil Election Heads to Runoff
Far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with a second round vote set for October 25. Bolsonaro's strong showing has shifted the country's political landscape to the right.
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Malawi
MalawiMutharika Urged to Speak
President Peter Mutharika is being urged to address the nation amid water, fuel and electricity crises. A presidential address could reassure citizens and explain government efforts to tackle the problems.
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MalawiMutharika Marks Year
President Peter Mutharika reflects on his return to power, citing restored freedom and economic progress. He notes that rebuilding the country is an ongoing process.
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Nepal
NepalNepal Protests India's Map
Nepalese officials describe the positioning of Kalapani and Lipulekh on the India political map as 'status quo'. The Indian government has marked 28 strategic locations in Ladakh on its official map.
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Malaysia
MalaysiaMP Questions Police on Israel Houghton Concert
Malaysian MP Lim Lip Eng has questioned the police's decision to advise the state government to postpone US gospel singer Israel Houghton's concert in Sabah, citing lack of evidence that the event would promote hatred or violence. The concert is scheduled for October 22-25 in Kota Kinabalu. Former Sabah chief ministers Salleh Said Keruak and Shafie Apdal have backed calls for the concert to proceed if security concerns can be managed.
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Republik Moldau
Republik MoldauEU Enlargement Faces Readiness Test
The European Union's accession process is facing a test of readiness on both sides, with Brussels questioning whether the EU itself is prepared to absorb new member states. This comes as the EU confronts the readiness of candidate countries. The issue has become as important as the readiness of candidate countries, with implications for the future of the EU.
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NeuseelandAuckland Highway Project Gets $1.75 Billion Boost
National Party leader Christopher Luxon unveiled plans to build the first stage of the Mill Road corridor in Auckland, with a $1.75 billion investment. The project aims to alleviate congestion on the Southern Motorway and improve connectivity in South Auckland. The funding would be allocated in Budget 2028, with construction set to start in 2028 if National is re-elected.