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Youssef Mansour
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Kiev Endures Russian Strikes on Its Bridges Amid German Chancellor’s Visit
Kiev is under Russian drone attacks targeting its bridges, severely disrupting traffic between the city's two banks. These strikes continue during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit. Moscow threatens to escalate attacks but has yet to cut off the city.
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Open Letter Urges ECOWAS to Intervene in Guinea-Bissau Crisis
An open letter signed by 24 political and activist figures from Senegal, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau calls on ECOWAS to urgently restore constitutional order following the military coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
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Friedrich Merz Visits Kyiv: Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday to demonstrate Germany's solidarity after Russian attacks on key infrastructure, including three bridges. The visit comes amid diplomatic tensions between Berlin and Moscow.
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158 Million Brazilians Vote in Complex General Elections
Brazil holds its general elections on October 4, 2026, mobilizing 158 million voters to choose the president, legislators, and governors. Forty years after democracy's return, the country has a recognized, solid yet complex electoral system.
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Israel in Debate After Foiled Attack on Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv
Following a foiled attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, Israel faces controversy over security failures that allowed a co-pilot with radical Islamist background to command the aircraft.
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Midterms 2026: Trump Campaigns as Democrats Embrace Moderate Strategy
On Thursday, October 1, Donald Trump began a major tour to back Republican candidates for the 2026 Midterms. Democrats respond with moderation amid rising polls and extremism claims.
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India: Youth Mobilization Continues Against Electoral Fraud
In India, protests against the Election Commission continue after about 130 million citizens were removed from voter lists. Student unions call for new demonstrations, denouncing fraud favoring Narendra Modi's BJP.
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Belfort: Several Suspects Identified in Police Commander Attack, Arrests Expected
Several suspects have been identified in the violent assault on a police commander in Belfort on October 2. The attempted murder investigation continues, with arrests expected within 24 hours.
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Disinformation in Africa: Dominique Tchimbakala Explains Mechanisms and Solutions
Dominique Tchimbakala, Franco-Congolese journalist, examines disinformation in Africa in her essay The Invisible Virus, highlighting social media and AI's role, local and foreign responsibilities, distrust of media, and solutions to identify and fight false information without restricting free speech.
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Latvia Holds Parliamentary Elections Amid Russian Threats and Economic Challenges
This Saturday, Latvia conducts its parliamentary elections amid Russian threats, drone incursions, an influx of Ukrainian refugees and migrants, and economic difficulties.
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In Brazil, AI Amplifies Disinformation in First Round of Presidential Election
The first round of Brazil's presidential election features significant use of AI, including digital avatars and clones supporting candidates and misleading voters amid major disinformation concerns.