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Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation

Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concerns UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests. Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on multiple grounds by the country’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.

Young Kenyans eye 2027 seats in shift from protests to politics

They argue that real structural reform requires being inside the lawmaking process.

Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 29th Governor of Keralam

Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen administers oath of office to Mathur, who succeeds Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

Ebola: Swiss government says Nigeria’s patient likely contracted virus in Uganda

Swiss government says Nigeria’s patient likely contracted virus in Uganda. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said they had not received verified information that the woman travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the current Ebola outbreak began.

Tinubu appoints former SSS DG as Governing Board Chair of NISS

The former DG began his career in the Security Division of the Kano State Cabinet Office before his transfer of service in 1984.

Losing bidder takes IEBC ballot papers tender fight to court

The procurement process faced multiple legal challenges from other parties over disputed...

Campaigns Begin After IEBC Concludes Migwani Candidate Registration

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared six candidates to contest in the Migwani County Assembly Ward by-election, scheduled for November 17. Michael Kive of the Peoples Party of Kenya, Christine Mwende of the National Economic Development Party and Joel Kuri of the Mabadiliko Party of Kenya had been cleared on Wednesday.

President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari temple in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur

She was accompanied by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

'Safe air' bill passes NT parliament following Inpex, Santos scandals

A scheme to monitor and publicly report toxic air pollutants around Darwin Harbour can now be set up.

Pilibhit voter list manipulation: UP CEO orders legal action against election officials

New face of tolerant democracy in Zamfara under Lawal, By Suleman Ahmad Tudu

For a very long time, politics in Zamfara has been a turbulent adventure defined by chaos, saber-rattling and systematic persecution of opponents. However, that undemocratic antecedent is changing remarkably under Governor Lawal.

FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football

Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.

‘We’ve lost a basic sense of politeness’: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

Regular users detail their frustrations – and question whether Andy Burnham’s crackdown on antisocial behaviour will actually work Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including “headphone dodgers” who play loud music. “We’ve all been on the train when someone starts blasting music or videos from their phone,” Burnham said in a statement.

State Police: 24 states approve bill; Lagos, 9 northern, 2 southern states dilly-dally

The National Assembly transmitted the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly on September 16, seeking their concurrence. Abia assembly concurs Similarly, the Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Austin Nmeregini, told Vanguard, earlier yesterday, that the Abia lawmakers were at the verge of passing the Bill.

NSW's second-largest national park created to protect koalas

Spanning from Coffs Harbour to Kempsey, New South Wales's second-largest national park has been created after years of campaigning to protect koalas and their habitat.

Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. Last-minute deals with Belgium are not a proper fix

Britain’s gas security needs reinforcement. The UK still imports 60% of its gas and, even with Jackdaw, its energy supply and resilience problems are not going away After the overdue approval of the Jackdaw field in the North Sea, here comes a reminder that Britain still imports almost 60% of its gas and the stuff has to come from somewhere.

Imagine if, for once, Labour decided to tell the truth about immigration

And making foreign workers’ lives more miserable – as the home secretary plans to do – will undermine integration My mum’s carer was uncharacteristically late one morning. Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

India news: Protesters march to Election Commission demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

A coalition of students, farmers and civil society groups have joined calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over India's voter roll revision exercise.

Adwoa Safo announces return to Dome-Kwabenya NPP parliamentary race

Former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries to represent the constituency again. “After considerable reflection, extensive consultation and broad-based engagement with party leadership and executives and guided by my own conviction and unwavering loyalty to the Principles and Values of our political tradition, I formally announce my intention to once again present myself for consideration as the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency when…

Adwoa Safo says Dome-Kwabenya constituents influenced decision to seek NPP ticket again

Former Dome-Kwabenya MP and former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, says her decision to seek the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary ticket again was influenced by her longstanding relationship with constituents and her commitment to the constituency’s development. Mrs Safo said she would formally present herself for consideration as the party’s parliamentary candidate when the NPP announces the timetable and guidelines for its parliamentary primaries.

MP always on guard after death threats made her feel 'physically sick'

In the wake of the attack on Helen Haines, several NSW politicians speak about being subjected to threats of violence.

UENR launches Ghana Battery Network; urges a move beyond battery imports

The call was made on behalf of UENR Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, by the Dean of the School of Engineering, Prof. Emmanuel Kwasi Nyantakyi, at the launch of the Ghana Battery Network (GBN), held under the theme, “Advancing Ghana’s Battery Ecosystem through Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainable Local Value Creation.” The VC commended RCEES and other stakeholders for their contributions to establishing the Network, reaffirming UENR’s commitment to supporting the initiative and collaborating with partners to advance Ghana’s battery and energy-storage agenda.

Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time in his reign to quash a bill aimed at bringing abortion laws in line with much of Europe. The legislation was approved by Liechtenstein’s parliament last month after the presentation of a citizens’ initiative signed by roughly a quarter of the nation’s voters.

Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Could one man be about to bring her down?

Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s great political survivor. Riccardo Alcaro is head of research at IAI, Istituto Affari Internazionali, in Rome Continue reading...