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National Polling Company Admits It’s Totally Fake — Crows it Was ‘Far Too Easy’ to Get M ...
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ITTF Africa 4h
Morocco's rising star, Nour Slamti, gets a dream matchup against her role model, Hana Goda, on the continental stage. #ITTFAfricaChamps #Tangier2026 #RoadToAstana
Those Who Don’t Fill Out the Bundeswehr Questionnaire Must Pay a Fine: The Bundeswehr needs new recruits. Young people aged 18 and older are required to declare ...
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Key FactsBundeswehr fines men over unanswered military-service questionnaires
3 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- Starting this month, the Bundeswehr imposes fines of up to 250 euros; the obligation to respond remains afterward.
- By the end of September, 492,800 questionnaires had been sent; about 253,000 went to men required to respond, and 239,800 to women and people of other genders.
- About 96 percent of men responded within the initial and extended deadlines; roughly four percent, around 10,000, face administrative-offence proceedings.
- From January through September 2026, 14,977 conscientious-objection applications were submitted, nearly four times as many as during the previous year.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2026, a total of 14,977 applications for military service refusal were received.— Spokesperson for the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Tasks (BAFzA), as reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung
Key FactsBayerntrend: CSU slips as AfD reaches record high
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Days before its party congress, the CSU drops three points to 36 percent, its lowest result since September 2023.
- The AfD gains two points to 21 percent, its highest-ever result measured by Infratest dimap in Bavaria.
- The CSU and Free Voters would reach 45 percent together, while AfD, Greens and SPD would total 44 percent.
- For the Bayerntrend, Infratest dimap surveyed 1,207 eligible voters by phone and online from October 12 to 17.
Poll shows B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson considered best choice for premier
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B.C. Election: Big jump in voters wanting change is the 'kiss of death' for NDP leader David Eby, says pollster
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🚨 Fatal accident on the B1 near Horn-Bad Meinberg: A 30-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision between two cars on Wednesday morning ... Show more
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No clear evidence of strangulation in Anele Tembe’s death, pathologist tells inquest
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Hint from Enduro Specialist Maximilian Wills at the German Championship Final: At the last race of the German Enduro Championship, Maximilian Wills from ...
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A chorus of condemnation from some Ohio politicians is growing against Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over an attack ad that featured ... Show more
Criticism grows over attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Criticism grows over attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Key FactsOhio Governor Race Features Attack Video About Amy Acton’s Mother
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The video runs slightly over one minute, has not aired, and is absent from Meta and Google political-ad archives.
- Court records show Cledith Arthur was arrested and charged with rape on July 14, 1978.
- After he fled Ohio with Donna Arthur, Acton and her brother entered foster care and never saw their mother again.
- Acton’s campaign blamed Ramaswamy, whose campaign did not respond to a request for comment.
This desperate, disgusting attack reveals exactly who Vivek Ramaswamy is at his core – a pathetic excuse for a man who is willing to hurt anyone as long as it gets him what he wants.— Acton’s brother, Philip Stearns, in a statement provided by her campaign
A video of a woman being chased by a man in rural Kenya is going viral online. The woman, adventurer Meryem Belkihel, was traveling through the country as part ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Chow’s lead over Bradford narrows, now within margin of error: Olivia Chow’s lead over Brad Bradford has narrowed and is now within the margin of ...
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/10/20/exclusive-poll-chows-lead-over-bradford-narrows-now-within-margin-of-error-with-toronto-election-less-than-one-week-away/
RTL/ntv trend barometer: More than three-quarters of AfD supporters expect the end of the Merz coalition
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Key FactsPoll: 77% of AfD Supporters Expect Coalition Breakup
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- In the Forsa survey, 56 percent expect an early breakup, while 40 percent believe the coalition will last through 2029.
- Eleven percent approve of Friedrich Merz’s performance, while 87 percent express dissatisfaction.
- If a federal election were held this week, AfD would receive 27, Union 20, Greens 17 and SPD 13 percent.
- Regarding support for Ukraine, 41 percent consider it appropriate, 43 percent excessive and 12 percent insufficient.
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low, according to a recent Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
The collective results of the survey reveal an ... Show more
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Suffolk/Globe poll: 42% say Mass. has become worse place to live: With two weeks until Election Day, Governor Maura Healey appears primed to roll to reelection ...
bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/metro/healey-minogue-globe-suffolk-poll-2026-election/
AfD loses some ground in poll, but remains clearly the strongest party in "Sunday question"
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Poll: National jumps, leaving Labour’s position perilous: The latest 1News Verian poll has been released 18 days from the election.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/poll-national-jumps-leaving-labours-position-perilous/
Zelensky's trust rating surges amid Trump's pressure campaign, poll finds: U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelensky, saying Ukraine should ...
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ITTF Africa Oct 20
From Volunteer Translator to Blue Badge Umpire: Salma Bahloul's Olympic Dream Takes Flight.
Read more: ITTF Africa | Africa Table Tennis Federation #ITTFAfrica #RoadToOlympics #TableTennis #RoadToAstana
Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds: Trump's approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gas prices ...
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Poll: Would You Pay $1,000 for a PS6?: Testing the waters
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National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate: National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate
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New poll puts election on knife-edge with Opportunity close to 5% threshold: The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll is pointing to a neck and neck result ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2035492/new-poll-puts-election-on-knife-edge-with-opportunity-close-to-5-percent-threshold
A new poll shows 58% of Brits are strongly opposed to extending the TV licence fee to streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus ... Show more
America's deep religious divide over empathy: A religious split over empathy may deepen partisan divides.
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Seven in 10 believe NZ health system in crisis - 1News poll: National health spokesperson Simeon Brown said the party had inherited a system in crisis and had ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/seven-in-10-believe-nz-health-system-in-crisis-1news-poll/
Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a new poll has shown.
Source: IPSOS poll
US homebuilder sentiment tumbles to near 14-1/2-year low in October: US homebuilder sentiment plunged to the lowest level in nearly 14-1/2 years in October as ...
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EWN 7h
Father of AKA flags possible discrepancies in police docket linked to Anele Tembe's death
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Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council (NEC), dismissed recent polling, instead arguing the U.S. economy is “in a boom.” Hassett dismisses negative economic polls: ‘We are in a boom’
It’s referendum day in Alberta. Follow here for live updates.: Albertans are heading to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot on a historic referendum asking ...
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Key FactsAlberta votes on ten referendum questions
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- More than one million people have already voted by mail or in advance; polling stations are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- The first five questions concern immigrants’ access to healthcare, education and citizenship in Alberta.
- Questions six through nine address Alberta’s constitutional and judicial powers within Canada.
- Elections Alberta starts counting those ballots at 5 p.m. local time; Question 10 results are expected Tuesday between 1 and 4 a.m.
A new poll found that 51% of Oregon voters view the Democratic Socialists of America unfavorably, compared with 34% who see it positively. Among Democrats ... Show more
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Chicago mayor poll: Brandon Johnson’s approval at 22% and early excitement for Alexi Giannoulias
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Desperate Trump Hunts for Proof He’s Popular as Approval Collapses: Trump, 80, has boosted his own self-confidence with a Truth Social post about being admired.
thedailybeast.com/desperate-trump-hunts-for-proof-hes-popular-as-approval-collapses
Key FactsTrump Revives Older Poll Despite Falling Approval
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On Sunday, Trump reposted an August 26 CNN clip featuring a May poll: 53% of Republicans admired him most.
- A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll put Trump’s approval at 33%, a historic low, down four points since July.
- Seventy-two percent said the country was heading in the wrong direction, while about 75% disapproved of his handling of affordability and inflation.
- Trump repeatedly dismissed unfavorable polls as fake and claimed, without providing details, that his actual numbers were the best ever.
My REAL Polling Numbers, not those made up by the Fake News Media, are the best they have ever been.— Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post (August), claiming his REAL polling numbers are the best they have ever been and not providing details of the glowing 'real' poll.
POLL | Should Masemola’s term be extended to allow him to deal with the rot in SAPS?
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Stuff Oct 18
Live: Poll of polls shows both left and right blocs now have equal chance of being govt
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EUROPEAN RUNNER-UP! 🥈🤩 Annett Kaufmann played an outstanding tournament and was only defeated in the final in the seventh set! 👏🏼 Congratulations on your ... Show more
Key FactsPoll: 73% of Canadians back Carney’s proposed economic changes
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
- Seventy-three percent of respondents support fast-tracked major projects, relaxed environmental reviews, changes to strikes, and closer economic ties with Europe.
- The Major Projects Office is considering a new oil pipeline westward; six projects are in British Columbia and four in Ontario.
- Regional support stood at 83% in British Columbia, 77% in Quebec, 73% in Atlantic Canada, 71% in Ontario, 67% in Saskatchewan/Manitoba, and 65% in Alberta.
- If an election were held today, the poll put Liberals at 46%, Conservatives at 34%, NDP at 9%, Bloc Quebecois at 6%, and Greens at 3%.
Frustrated with Donald Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington, an AP-NORC poll finds
chicagotribune.com/2026/10/15/donald-trump-midterm-election-ap-norc-poll/
Key FactsAP-NORC Poll Finds Voters Seeking Change Before Midterms
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- The sampling margins are 3.9 percentage points for adults and 4.2 points for registered voters.
- About eight in ten voters cite the economy or cost of living as major issues; roughly two-thirds cite healthcare and the Iran war.
- About three-quarters of Democrats consider voting extremely important, compared with roughly six in ten Republicans.
- Nearly eight in ten registered voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of living costs, while about three-quarters disapprove of his economic performance.
No, I want them in prison — several of them.— Michael Russo, a 51-year-old Texas voter not affiliated with either party, describing the state of the country under Republican control.
NEW POLLS: Trump Hits Record Low in ABC/Wash. Post Survey — Whopping 66% of Voters Say He’s ‘U ...
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Gen Z socialism: State subsidies are fueling inflation: Despite enormous debt, politicians want to subsidize more and more goods. What appears to be socially ...
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Irish cyclist Lara Gillespie arrived in Dublin Airport this morning fresh from winning gold at the UCI World Track Championships in China ... Show more
Video shows hundreds of students across North Carolina's colleges and universities, including from the largest historically black university in the ... Show more
Key FactsWeidel calls for ending German Ukraine aid
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- In the British Economist’s podcast, Alice Weidel says Ukraine cannot defeat Russia because it is too small.
- Weidel urges Germany to pressure President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and consider Russian as well as Ukrainian security interests.
- The journalist cites Ukraine’s recent talks in the United States and Zelenskyy’s willingness to accept an energy ceasefire.
- After the war, Weidel says 100 percent of Syrian citizens, Afghans, and Ukrainians should leave; she estimates roughly four million people.
That's what you're saying. Can you give me any proof that Zelensky is interested in peace?— Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AfD, in a podcast interview with The Economist
Bavaria Poll: Söder Reaches Highest Approval Ratings in Years: The percentage of those dissatisfied with Markus Söder’s work was last lower nearly two years ago ...
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No Kings draws crowds with focus on early voting: The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests shifted its strategies this weekend to focus on voter ...
npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6004887/no-kings-voting-trump
Key Facts“No Kings” Reports Temporary Instagram Suspension by Meta
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Organizers said the main account was suspended for about 90 minutes Saturday as nearly 3,000 events occurred nationwide.
- Although the page later became public, organizers said backend access remained blocked for roughly four hours, preventing posts and network communication.
- Meta spokesperson Andy Stone attributed the restriction to an erroneous automated response to unusually frequent account activity and apologized.
- Events across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., promoted nonpartisan early voting before the November 3 midterms.
we join together to say No Kings. Not now, not ever. With an election less than three weeks away, we reaffirm the vision of our founders that we do not need to be ruled by a despot. VOTE EARLY and make sure your voice is heard.— Senator Adam Schiff, California Democrat, wrote on X.
Poll: How do Kiwis feel about banning the public sale of fireworks? : The latest 1News Verian poll has revealed where Kiwis stand on banning public fireworks ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/17/poll-how-do-kiwis-feel-about-banning-the-public-sale-of-fireworks/
