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Spain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system

Pedro Sánchez and his socialist-led coalition government are racing to rebuild trust ahead of a snap election, but the task they face is immense • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? At 8.53am last Wednesday, a high-speed train operated by Spain’s state-owned rail company, Renfe, smashed into the back of a stationary train run by the private rail company Iryo, on the outskirts of the small town of Urda in Castilla-La Mancha.

US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections

Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

Row over power purchase deal: electricity employees’ forum poses 11 questions to Keralam Chief Minister

They ask Satheesan to public the files related to the power purchase deal with GNA Energy OTC. The CM had earlier said that the government had opted for the procurement to avert an additional financial liability of ₹2,200 crore

Igbo youths give INEC chairman seven-day ultimatum over commissioner

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Pan-Igbo Youth Assembly (PIYA) has given the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, seven days to redeploy National Commissioner Ken Nnamdi Ukeagu from supervising Imo, Anambra and Ebonyi states. The group also called on the Presidency, National Assembly, Council of State, civil society organisations, traditional rulers and religious leaders to prevail on INEC to address the controversy.

RSS general secretary defends SIR, says regime change must come through ballots, not unrest

Citing the 2025 Gen Z movement in Nepal which brought the government down, Mr. Hosabale said that forces were trying to provoke people from within the country as well as from outside

Senate halts processing of bills for new universities

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has directed its committees to suspend the processing of bills seeking the establishment of new universities and other tertiary institutions in line with the Federal Government’s policy. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), announced the directive on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to respect the government’s position on the matter.

Polling arrangements in place for ZPTC, MPTC elections in Eluru district

APC rejects Tinubu campaign council list in Osun, demands review

Mr Wole Adunola, Osun APC Publicity Secretary, disclosed this in a statement jointly signed by two other party officials on Tuesday in Abuja. Adunola reaffirmed the chapter’s commitment to Tinubu’s re-election bid and the overall interests of the APC.

Tinubu Departs Saudi Arabia For Nigeria After Umrah

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after completing his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the holy city of Makkah. Tinubu held a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace within the airport before departing Saudi Arabia.

Just in: Tinubu departs Saudi Arabia after Umrah

President Bola Tinubu has departed Saudi Arabia after performing the Umrah, also known as the lesser Hajj. A video shared on Wednesday by Olusegun Dada, the President’s media aide, showed Tinubu waving goodbye to Nigerian and Saudi officials before boarding an aircraft.

2027: Tinubu Will Win Re-Election On Achievements, Opposition Has No Clear Agenda – Alausa

Tinubu Will Win Re-Election On Achievements, Opposition Has No Clear Agenda – Alausa. Alausa, who was recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, said the opposition parties had no clear agenda for Nigerians.

Minority invokes Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition in pledge to defend democracy

The Minority in Parliament has invoked the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition, pledging to continue defending democracy, freedom and the rights of Ghanaians. Speaking at a press conference outside the Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the tradition was rooted in the United Party and reflected Ghana’s diverse ethnic, religious and regional heritage.

What the Democrats' midterms win means for the US economy and Trump

From high oil prices and data centers to tariffs and mounting debt, economic concerns played a key role in the crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans. But can the Democrats now make a difference?

T.N. Minister disburses financial assistance to SHGs in Kallakurichi

Minister Vijayanand Kashappanavar files cybercrime complaint over ‘fake video’

Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?

Tinubu asks NASS to approve new $7.7bn loan, withdraws previous external borrowing request

The new request provides more details about the proposed borrowing, including the sources of funds and the conditions under which they would be raised.

Senate to suspend bills for new universities in line with FG policy

The Senate has directed its committees and the Clerk to suspend the processing of bills seeking the establishment of new universities and other tertiary institutions, in line with the Federal Government’s policy. Supporting the directive, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said President Bola Tinubu had discussed the matter with the leadership of the National Assembly and expressed opposition to establishing new universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions for the next five to seven years.

Atiku Alleges Plot To Disrupt ADC Campaign In Sokoto, Vows Resistance

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Sokoto State Government and security operatives of working to frustrate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign in the state, alleging that protesters were being mobilised to disrupt the party’s planned rally. The ADC candidate further alleged that the APC had turned to intimidation following what he called a disappointing turnout at its most recent rally in Kaduna.

Amnesty International demands release of man allegedly detained over critical posts regarding APC rally

Amnesty International alleged that Mr Wakili was arrested following social media posts criticising images from the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna.

BJP leaders criticise Mamata-Congress bonhomie

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused Mamata Banerjee of allying with ‘anarchists’ in Delhi

Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range

The advance on al-Dahida heights, a strategic highland, comes as fighting escalates in al-Dhalea, Lahij and Taiz.

UDA drops Keroche, installs Maina as deputy leader in Senate

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — The Senate has confirmed the removal of Tabitha Keroche as Deputy Majority Leader, with Nominated Senator Veronica Maina taking her place in a fresh shake-up of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s leadership. “The correspondence and the attached minutes indicate that a resolution was passed by the Majority Party to remove the Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Tabitha Keroche, in accordance with Standing Order 22(5),” Kingi said.

Police warn politicians against destroying campaign materials

…IGP orders commissioners to arrest, prosecute offenders By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has warned politicians, political thugs and other individuals against the destruction or defacement of campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to candidates and political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The police said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, had directed commissioners of police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents.