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Minister Bharath attends temple consecration ceremony in A.P.’s Kurnool

Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout

European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from US president and stress their own priorities Europe live – latest updates US midterms live – latest updates The historic Republican defeat in the US midterm elections has forcibly reminded Europe’s far-right leaders of their perennial Donald Trump dilemma: they may love his nativist agenda, but the man himself is a toxic electoral liability. Since his re-election in 2024, European populist leaders such as Marine Le Pen in France and Giorgia Meloni in Italy have carefully calibrated their public postures towards the US president, walk

Ghana Armed Forces physical training instructor criticises Sam George over confrontation with military officer

Physical Training Instructor Twumasi Barimah, popularly known as the Commander General of the Ghana Armed Forces, has criticised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George over his handling of a confrontation with a military officer in the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. Mr Barimah said the minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, should have sought clarification about the military operation before publicly criticising the officer involved.

Kalonzo names Matiang’i, Orengo to lead Ukombozi Alliance Council

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has named former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and Siaya Governor James Orengo as Chairman and co-chair of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, downplaying divisions within the opposition as leaders reorganise ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo announced the appointments on Wednesday upon arrival at Kisumu International Airport at the start of a tour of Migori and Homa Bay counties, describing the emerging political formation as a broader coalition bringing together leaders committed to challenging President William…

Governors demand revocation of 2026 Tourism Regulations over county licensing powers

The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for the revocation of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprise) Regulations, 2026, arguing that provisions granting the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) exclusive licensing powers undermine the constitutional mandate of county governments. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who chairs the Council’s Tourism and Wildlife Committee, raised concerns over the scope of powers assigned to the Tourism Regulatory Authority.

ADC rejects judgement sacking Mark, Atiku, blames APC

The ADC has rejected a Federal High Court judgement affecting its leadership and Atiku Abubakar's presidential nomination, accusing the APC of interference and citing an earlier ruling recognising David Mark's leadership.

NSCDC Smashes Border Gang Hideout In Ebonyi

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, have dismantled a criminal syndicate operating along the Ebonyi-Benue border, recovering an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, and various dangerous items during a targeted sting operation. Briefing newsmen on Thursday at the Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Commandant, Francis Nnadi, confirmed the success of the multi-location operation, highlighting the professional conduct of the officers during the raid on the fleeing suspects and their collaborators.

CPI(M) and Congress skirmish over 'hasty issuance' of liquor licences in Keralam

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Excise Minister M. Liju blame the LDF government for the 'liberal granting' of bar licences by ceding the authority to lower-level excise officials, possibly to evade political responsibility; CPI(M) State Secretariat member and former Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh accuses Satheesan and Liju of 'lying' to save face, and the LDF had granted liquor licences only with the Minister’s sanction

Govt breaks ground for new ACC office in Kakamega’s Khwisero West

The government has moved to strengthen grassroots administration and security coordination in Kakamega County following the groundbreaking for a new Assistant County Commissioner’s office in Khwisero West Division. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, alongside the installation of a new Assistant County Commissioner to oversee administration in the division.

Trump says impeaching him would ‘destroy’ Democrats

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that if the Democrats were to launch an effort to impeach him when they take control of Congress next year, it would “destroy” their party. Asked about prospective impeachment a day after his Republican Party suffered a sweeping midterm election loss, Trump said: “I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that,” insisting there was “no reason” for him to be impeached.

The great sleeping giant of America has awakened

Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now in the US and in the UK Continue reading...

The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms

Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.

Obi vows to pursue kidnappers into their hideouts

By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has vowed that his administration would pursue kidnappers of schoolchildren into their hideouts, declaring that he would not be intimidated by criminal elements. The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, represented “a new Nigeria that is possible”.

New blue Texas may be 'almost impossible' for Republicans to win back

For decades, the GOP could count on the Lone Star state for strong support, but after Tuesday night's midterms, some are worried it may never be red again.

Tinubu’s aide highlights ‘technical glitches’ in US election

President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Tope Ajayi, has highlighted technical glitches and logistical problems that affected the American midterm election, drawing comparisons with criticism of Nigeria’s electoral process. There…— Temitope Ajayi (@TheTope_Ajayi) November 4, 2026 Ajayi cited reports of ballot scanner programming glitches in parts of New York, equipment malfunction in Broward County, Florida, and ballot shortages in Kansas.

Both sides of the Atlantic sense more hope: voters are drawn to the ‘politics of love’

Trump’s rout could be part of a democratic spring that began in Hungary. Hungary, Brazil, Serbia, and now the US.

The Guardian view on the US midterms: joy for Democrats, a rout for Republicans and a reprieve for democracy

Voters have delivered a damning verdict on Donald Trump’s presidency with this Congressional landslide Bitter experience made Democrats wary of believing that the blue wave predicted by polls would materialise. Two years ago, retaking the House looked like a genuine fight for Democrats, and the Senate a long shot.

Fisherfolk seek transparency over proposed Tamil Nadu Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam

The Mylai Area All Fishing Village Panchayat Sabha has sought withdrawal of the Government Order and allocation of the land for long-term fisher housing in a petition to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

APC group insists Karimi won Kogi West senatorial primary

By Adeola Badru The Win With Tinubu (WWT) Grassroots Mobilisation Programme in Kogi State has insisted that Senator Sunday Steve Karimi remains the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, despite a Federal High Court ruling nullifying his candidature. The statement said: “While we note with respect the ruling, we, however, consider it a needless distraction and a deliberate attempt to deny members of the APC in Kogi West the mandate freely given to Senator Sunday Steve Karimi through their votes at the APC Kogi West Senatorial…

No job or academic qualification should come at the cost of anyone’s dignity – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has condemned sexual exploitation in workplaces and educational institutions, insisting that no job or academic qualification should come at the cost of anyone’s dignity. In the education sector, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service had established procedures for reporting, investigating and sanctioning sexual harassment in schools.

Vigilance launches inspection in welfare fund boards functioning under Keralam government

Vigilance director says the inspections were progressing in 78 offices of 16 boards functioning under the State government’s Department of Labour

Karnataka raises DA for State government staff by from 15.75% to 18%

The Dearness Allowance (DA) for the State government employees would now be increased from the present 15.75% to 18% of their basic pay.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress

Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

A progressive understanding of Christianity won in the US elections

James Talarico and Adam Hamilton’s interpretations of the Bible are wildly different from the conservative vision we are regularly fed And I said: if you think about those two, which sounds more like Jesus in the gospels?