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Independent federal Senator Fatima Payman has stunned a committee by asking whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was waiting for a Helen Haines-style attack on her before granting her additional staff.

The Trump administration accuses the former FBI director of leaking classified information a decade ago. Comey denies wrongdoing, while his lawyers argue the case is legally invalid and comes too late.

A Nigerian tech entrepreneur has called for stronger digital asset protection and clearer regulations to protect cryptocurrency users from fraudsters in Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-list-digital-asset-risks-caution-against-fraudsters/

US appeals court blocks government effort to stop California from tabulating ballots from list of alleged non-citizens.

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday, tracking o...

An NGO, Wholesome Character, has called for teacher training and policy formulation to address the rising threats of AI to examination integrity in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-call-for-teacher-training-policy-against-ai-threats/

Nigerian international Semi Ajayi expresses pleasure with Hull City’s response in their 1-1 draw against Brentford, where he won two Man of the Match award Read More: https://punchng.com/ajayi-hails-hulls-response-against-brentford/

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday, tracking o...

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Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit Monday against Donald J. Trump’s political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., alleging copyright infringement for the ongoing use of Young’s song “Rockin’ in the Free World” as the president’s walkup music at midterm election rallies. If it feels like (to quote a Crosby, Stills, Nash & […]

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges to guard against pressure, forum shopping, and conflicting orders ahead of the 2027 po Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-pressure-conflicting-orders/

President Bola Tinubu says his economic reforms are working, citing rising GDP growth, a surge in capital inflows and gains in manufacturing at the 32nd NE Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-summit-tinubu-cites-growth-capital-inflows-as-reform-gains/

The House of Reps has dismissed a money laundering petition against NNPC’s Mumuni Dagazau after petitioners failed to provide evidence to back their claims Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dismiss-money-laundering-petition-against-nnpc-executive/

Democrats are starting to plan beyond the midterms, preparing for the 2028 presidential race. There's a moderate group called Majority Democrats that will hold a summit called "What's Next." The group's chair, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Lawyers for James B. Comey said the case centered on an issue that had already been investigated and had not led to charges, of a purported leak of national security information to The Times in October 2016.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned officers against political bias ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging professionalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ig-warns-police-against-political-bias/

BJP leaders and workers protested near Sena Bhawan Circle and on Rajaji Marg, close to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, in Delhi

Child protection workers acted in error when they "informally" placed three South Australian children in the care of family members, against their mothers' wishes, the state's Ombudsman has found.

The Australian sharemarket had a muted start to trading on Tuesday, despite a strong lead from Wall Street which had been buoyed by the IPO filing of Anthropic.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges to guard against issuing conflicting orders and forum shopping ahead of the 2027 elect Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-conflicting-orders/

The Kebbi State Head of Service has warned civil servants against lateness, threatening disciplinary sanctions for workers who violate official hours. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-hos-warns-civil-servants-against-lateness/

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The House of Reps has dismissed a money laundering petition against NNPCL’s Dr Mumuni Dagazau, citing the petitioners’ failure to provide evidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dismiss-money-laundering-petition-against-nnpcl-boss/

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Kuruba leader Bailappa Nelogi says the Congress is maintaining silence over the sting operation involving the former Chief Minister

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Monday that Egypt’s share of Nile water must not be compromised, stressing that “water is an exclusive right for everyone and cannot be exploited for political purposes.” Speaking at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace to ministers and delegation heads participating in the 9th Cairo Water Week, Al-Sisi said prior […]

Administration’s challenge to projects ends a renewables détente aimed at attracting bipartisan support for bill

UN report highlights crimes including extermination, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence.

The British government has placed fresh sanctions on military commanders suspected of committing war crimes and sexual violence in Sudan, including during the siege of Al Fasher. Fifteen senior commanders from the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army (SAF), have been designated for a travel ban and asset freeze. The city of

Prop Phatu Ganyane sustained an elbow injury, while centre Jurenzo Julius will miss out through a hamstring issue

Iran’s anti-negotiation hardliners turn against President Pezeshkian over negotiations with the US.

Citing follows complaint by Munster’s number eight that he had been grabbed in his groin area

Protest against the proposed 1,605-megawatt Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project follows agitation against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project

Egypt’s parliament authorized Monday military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The House of Repr...

Egypt’s parliament authorized Monday military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks, following a request from President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The House of Repr...

The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, on Monday approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Oct 19 order refusing to stay the trial before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2035372">security breach case.</a></p> <p>The case pertains t

Electoral defeat for the leaders of Israel and the US may not stand in the way of plans for a renewed assault

Further investigation in the case has also been stayed

‘Ideologically, of these Bharatiya Janata Party people, the parent is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Kharge ji means that only,’ said K.C. Venugopal

‘When a Member abandons that vote within weeks, not for any compelling cause but to change sides, he does not merely leave a seat. He breaks the trust on which representative democracy rests’

The BBC has paid £400,000 ($534,000) to one of the exec producers behind Oscar-winner Mr. Nobody Against Putin, who told The Telegraph she was the victim of antisemitism at the broadcaster. Lucie Kon was commissioning editor at documentary strand Storyville before leaving last year after several years in post. She told The Telegraph she was […]

President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States.

Social media platforms were once open spaces for news and culture. Today, they are battlegrounds where independent voices face systematic silencing. In Ethiopia, the situation has escalated far past routine content moderation. We are witnessing a coordinated digital blockade that targets Amhara media outlets, political reporting, and, most alarmingly, innoce

The BJP has announced nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge following remarks he made during a public programme in Patna. The controversy erupted after Kharge’s response to an audience member during a speech on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda, accused Kharge of crossin

KANGAR, Oct 26 &mdash; A government retiree pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of comm...

As cycling's three great races continue to search for international collaborations, Australian great Cadel Evans says a Grand Tour could start Down Under but he wouldn't want to ride in it.

The top court allowed Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur for Diwali, with a directive to return by October 22

BJP leader Pratap Kumar had filed a defamation case against Mr. Gandhi in the Chaibasa court on July 9, 2018, over the Congress leader’s comments on Home Minister Amit Shah

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The US president intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan's Democrat Senate candidate at a rally.

Bundesliga club hope new incentive will help wean supporters off their devices during matches