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Russian oligarch says Trump Jr. has paid him back for wedding celebration: ProPublica reported last month that Kremlev footed the bill for hundreds of thousands ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/russian-oligarch-says-trump-jr-has-paid-him-back-for-wedding-celebration
Key FactsKremlev Says Don Jr. Repaid Wedding Costs
14 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Kremlev said in Istanbul on Tuesday that Don Jr. had repaid money spent on the wedding gift.
- Kremlev had covered hundreds of thousands of dollars for the couple’s three-day wedding weekend in the Bahamas.
- Bettina Trump called the payment a wedding gift and rejected portrayals suggesting a conspiracy or mystery.
- Lawmakers had previously sought an investigation and requested answers about the relationship and the gifts.
The secretive and exorbitant gifts you have received as the son of a sitting U.S. President from a member of Putin’s inner circle raises serious national security and public corruption concerns.— Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, in a statement about Don Jr.'s gifts from Umar Kremlev, raising concerns about national security and public corruption.
Stuff 6h
Live: Opportunity’s deputy says he’d vote National if he couldn't vote for his party
stuff.co.nz/politics/361043093/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news
Trial in Düsseldorf: Sex parties and forced prostitution? Two men in court.: Two young men are accused of luring gay youths to sex parties, abusing them ...
rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/duesseldorf/prozess-in-duesseldorf-sexpartys-und-zwangsprostitution-zwei-maenner-vor-gericht_aid-155991151
In India, police briefly detained opposition members marching on the Election Commission in Delhi, as they allege voter roll changes strip marginalised voters ... Show more
Quebec sovereigntist party will form next government, CTV News projects. Live results here.
ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/quebec-sovereigntist-party-will-form-next-government-ctv-news-projects-live-results-here/
Southerners high in NZ First party list: Southerners high in NZ First party list
odt.co.nz/otago/southerners-high-in-nz-first-party-list-qo1w4mem
Babler “clings to the ministerial post and the associated salary”: Political consultant Hofer on “ZiB 2”
diepresse.com/41329817/babler-klammert-am-ministeramt-und-dem-dazugehoerigen-gehalt-hofer-in-2
CNBC 21h
“I think the narrative in the market right now is we need to get through midterms, and then we get back to the party,” says RBC Capital Markets’ @AmyWuSilverman . Only a matter of time until we see volatility bleed into equity markets: RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
Key FactsJeffrey Archer’s final novel carries a farewell foreword
53 min ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- Archer called Adam and Eve his final book; it is released this week.
- In the foreword, Archer thanked readers worldwide, bade farewell, and invoked Marcel Proust.
- A senior publishing source said the foreword now feels as though Archer wrote it from beyond death.
- His publisher HarperCollins said Archer died peacefully at home on 5 October, aged 86.
a great storyteller to the last— Brandreth described Archer as funny, engaging and self-deprecating, and called him 'a great storyteller to the last'.
ANC calls on its ancestors to rescue its fortunes | Mail & Guardian
mg.co.za/politics/2026-10-05-anc-calls-on-its-ancestors-to-rescue-its-fortunes/
Oman Observer Oct 05
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters start march to Pakistani capital, party says: ISLAMABAD: Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister ...
omanobserver.om/article/1197266/world/asia/thousands-of-imran-khan-supporters-start-march-to-pakistani-capital-party-says
Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party gathered in Gandi Chowk to launch a planned 'long march' ... Show more
RNZ-Reid Research poll: National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker: National has plunged below 26 percent in a new RNZ-Reid Research poll ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1749693/rnz-reid-research-poll-national-crashes-greens-surge-opportunity-kingmaker
National says it will cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac medicines budget: The party announced today that it would invest $604 million to help Pharmac fund new ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/06/national-says-it-will-cut-foreign-aid-to-boost-pharmac-medicines-budget/
Tehran Times Oct 05
Thousands of supporters of @ImranKhanPTI have begun marching toward Islamabad, according to his party, calling for his release as political tensions and divisions with ... Show more
OpinionSPÖ Leadership: Marterbauer to Replace Babler as Vice Chancellor in 2027: On Sunday, the SPÖ’s state party leaders and national leadership had been meeting for ...
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A New Zealand Green Party press conference on level crossing safety has been hit with an ironic interruption. #9News
The Liberals and Greens appear to be heading in the same direction : Anthony Albanese promised to be "the adult in the room" and govern from the centre ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/greens-and-liberals-move-away-from-sensible-centre/107226860
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday launched the PTI’s long march towards Islamabad from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat ... Show more
2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party: Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting ...
apnews.com/article/norway-halden-hunters-shooting-0222fe5b3336075c74157cb5a33dd64c
Double delight for Labour as party win two council by-elections in Northumberland
Read more: Double delight for Labour as party win two council by-elections in Northumberland
Luthern: Wolf kills wild animal on Sunday: In the Lucerne municipality, a hunting party reported a possible wolf attack on Sunday. The game warden confirmed the ...
luzernerzeitung.ch/zentralschweiz/kanton-luzern/luthern-wolf-reisst-am-sonntag-ein-wildtier-ld.4245573
Greens back ‘Zionism is racism’ policy despite opposition from senior party figuresGreens back ‘Zionism is racism’ policy despite opposition from senior party figures
Last night, as part of the German Unity Day celebrations, there was an impressive light show at the Schlachte. We watched the spectacle and captured it for you.
AAP MLA flags teacher shortage in govt school his son goes to, party suspends him
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/aap-suspends-maur-mla-sukhveer-singh-maiserkhana-anti-party-activities-punjab-government-school-teacher-shortage-video-10905555/
OpinionMainstream parties like the SPÖ and the ÖVP are currently destroying themselves across Europe
diepresse.com/41321647/volksparteien-wie-die-spoe-und-die-oevp-schaffen-sich-gerade-europaweit
Populists Trailing Far Behind: Pro-European Party Wins by a Surprisingly Wide Margin in Latvia's Election
n-tv.de/politik/Proeuropaeische-Partei-siegt-ueberraschend-deutlich-bei-Wahl-in-Lettland-id31377827.html
Key FactsVereinigte Liste decisively wins Latvia’s parliamentary election
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Vereinigte Liste won 35.3 percent and 42 of 100 seats, the best result for a party since 1991.
- Kulbergs campaigned for defense spending above five percent of economic output and continued support for Ukraine.
- Latvia First doubled its result to 13.1 percent, becoming the second-strongest force ahead of Sovereign Power/New Latvians.
- Six parties cleared the five-percent threshold; the National Alliance, holding ten seats, offered to continue the government’s work.
Disillusionment and indifference are dangerous for the democratic foundations of our country.— President Rinkēvičs, after congratulating the election winner
Watch live: Labour unveils fiscal plan, eyes 2028/29 surplus: The party said all of its commitments are "fully costed and fully funded".
1news.co.nz/2026/10/04/watch-live-labour-unveils-fiscal-plan-eyes-202829-surplus/
Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list for 2026 election: Te Pāti Māori says it's putting its "money where its mouth is" by ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1715173/te-pati-maori-announces-one-person-party-list-for-2026-election
The PTI is set to begin its march today after talks between the federal government and the opposition failed to yield any encouraging results to defuse the ... Show more
France is struggling to contain violent student protests that began last week. Police have detained more than 5,000 people ... Show more
CDU in crisis: Will it become a people's party without the people?: The CDU is stuck in a coalition trap and has to forge increasingly diverse alliances to ...
nzz.ch/nzz-am-sonntag/report-und-debatte/die-cdu-entwickelt-sich-zur-volkspartei-ohne-volk-ld.10026250
ANC faces R40m seizure from bank accounts: The ANC is facing an attempt to seize nearly R40m from its bank accounts, including those earmarked for elections ...
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Documents filed in the high court in Johannesburg reveal how a debt arising from work allegedly completed for the party in 2019 was formally acknowledged by ... Show more
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Germany is marking Unity Day, commemorating reunification in 1990. At a celebration in Bremen, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier issued a call to defend ... Show more
One Nation state election launch has been told former Premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan should be locked up.
The claim came during a raucous event at ... Show more
B.C. Conservative leader disagrees with candidate’s LGBT remarks, but won’t remove her as candidate
ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-conservative-leader-disagrees-with-candidates-lgbt-remarks-but-wont-remove-her-as-candidate/
‘In prison by Christmas’: One Nation attacks Andrews, Allan in campaign launch: Pauline Hanson’s party also unveiled its uncosted policy platform for November’s ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/in-prison-by-christmas-one-nation-attacks-andrews-allan-in-campaign-launch-20261003-p612jv.html
Another blow for the Merz government: AfD continues its upward trajectory: According to a survey by the Insa Institute, dissatisfaction with the Chancellor and ...
schwaebische.de/politik/naechste-klatsche-fuer-merz-regierung-afd-setzt-hoehenflug-fort-4910598
Key FactsInsa poll: AfD reaches 30 percent, Union falls to 18
3 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The AfD gains one point to 30 percent, while CDU/CSU lose one point to 18 percent; their gap reaches twelve points.
- The SPD remains at 14 percent, while the Greens lose one point to 14 percent; both trail the Union by four points.
- The Left reaches 10 percent; the FDP and BSW each stand at 4 percent and would miss the five-percent threshold.
- Arithmetically, a coalition of the Union, SPD and Greens would reach 46 percent; the AfD and Union together 48 percent.
New Yorkers dressed to the nines in white for an outdoor dinner party with a twist: guests had to bring their own tables and chairs ... Show more
We hope you have a pleasant holiday. 😊🖤❤️💛 Next year, the official celebrations for German Unity Day will take place from October 1st to 3rd ... Show more
Crowds are lining up early for Trump's return to Mobile as he kicks off a series of events meant to boost the Republican party ahead of midterm elections ... Show more
After arson attack, Liberal MP warns violent rhetoric puts all MPs at risk: Liberal MP Salma Zahid says she’s concerned about escalating violent rhetoric ...
cp24.com/local/2026/10/02/after-arson-attack-liberal-mp-warns-violent-rhetoric-puts-all-mps-at-risk/
Key FactsZahid warns of violent rhetoric after suspected arson
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
- Police believe the incident was arson; Zahid says the arrested person drove for the individual who ignited five cars.
- Since the incident, round-the-clock security has guarded her home; her constituency office temporarily accepts appointments only.
- Zahid says criticism targeting NDP Leader Avi Lewis could endanger him and urges support for threatened MPs across parties.
- Zahid describes three recent arrests over death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney as symptoms of a broader problem.
Incitement and hateful rhetoric is wrong and dangerous.— Salma Zahid, Liberal MP, in an interview with The Canadian Press, discussing violent rhetoric and its impact on MPs.
Sifuna cleared to reserve party name: The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the name for a 90-day reservation period.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/sifuna-cleared-to-reserve-party-name--5617116
Margot Käßmann on German weapons for Ukraine: "Then we are a party to the war": The former chair of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) has ...
freitag.de/autoren/der-freitag/margot-kaessmann-ueber-deutsche-waffen-fuer-ukraine-dann-sind-wir-kriegspartei
Stranger takes 4-year-old girl from street festival in Cologne. In Cologne, an unknown woman approached a girl at a street festival and took her away ... Show more
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Back ... As Santa Claus in ‘The Man With the Bag’ Trailer
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Charity event at the Hotel Nordstern: "Together instead of alone" - | Marcel Lutter-Gerdes and Tomke Barfknecht invite you to Ostbense for Christmas
nwzonline.de/landkreis-wittmund/charity-event-in-ostbense-hotel-nordstern-laedt-einsame-zu-weihnachten-ein_a_4,3,1979413581.html
Can you identify these people? Police seek tips in University of Guelph Homecoming investigation
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/10/01/can-you-identify-these-people-police-seek-tips-in-university-of-guelph-homecoming-investigation/
Greens’ David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation and replace Labor – video
theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/oct/01/greens-david-shoebridge-on-his-plan-to-beat-one-nation-and-replace-labor-video
Move over, Hanson — Labor has a new thorn in its side: David Shoebridge wants to hold Labor's feet to the fire. He will be a thorn in the party's side ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-01/greens-david-shoebridge-woos-angry-voters/107212606
Key FactsDavid Shoebridge succeeds Larissa Waters as Greens leader
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- David Shoebridge succeeds Larissa Waters as leader; Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi also contested the position.
- Leadership-ballot results were read publicly, marking a departure from the Greens’ usual secrecy.
- Shoebridge intends to focus on living costs and a strongly left-wing economic agenda.
- The government’s route through the Senate is now considerably more difficult after the leadership change.
WATCH | ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane outlines some of the party's priorities for Johannesburg.
Video: Lerato Maphoso
Investigation Follow Up: In Odisha, with aid of state government officials, BJP tried en mass deletion of Muslim voters in Bhadrak constituency ... Show more
Crowds outside the hotel disappeared once fans heard he was gone 👀🏨
No Cristiano, no party ❌#CristianoRonaldo #CR7 #Portugal #Denmark #Soccer
Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s: The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.
bbc.com/news/articles/cklyjy9pv93yo
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Ghost Face Gets an Elf-Inspired Christmas Doll With Tiny Murder Weapons: Fun World’s Ghost Face at Your Place holiday doll wears a red elf outfit and includes ...
dreadcentral.com/merch/590738/ghost-face-gets-an-elf-inspired-christmas-doll-with-tiny-murder-weapons/
Poll says Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote: Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote with a new poll revealing a change described ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1671964/poll-says-maori-are-turning-to-the-greens-for-their-party-vote
Conservative political party criticises Zurich Film Festival for being too critical of Israel
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/conservative-political-party-criticises-zurich-film-festival-for-being-too-critical-of-israel/92143064
Queen Letizia’s Diamond Tiara Has a Rich and Complex History: The Spanish queen wore the Spanish Floral Tiara to and an ice-blue Carolina Herrera gown to host a ...
harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a73957589/queen-letizia-spanish-floral-tiara-history-carolina-herrera-blue-dress-french-state-banquet-photos/
I'm bringing major Manchester party vibes to Blackpool with good bar service, no phones, and nice toilets
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