Politics

Missouri statehouse candidate accused of trying to plant drugs on opponent

Straits Times

Missouri statehouse candidate accused of trying to plant drugs on opponent

Sept 3 - The Republican nominee for a Missouri statehouse seat has been charged in federal court with conspiracy to distribute narcotics, accused of plotting to plant drugs on his primary election rival in the final months of the race.

Straits Times

I see myself in Eno, Akpabio says

Senate President Godswill Akpabio commends Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s leadership, seeing aspects of himself in Eno’s style during a new Ibom Air aircraft Read More: https://punchng.com/i-see-myself-in-eno-akpabio-says/

Milei to seek tough sanctions for firms operating in Malvinas, announces new naval base

Buenos Aires Times

Milei to seek tough sanctions for firms operating in Malvinas, announces new naval base

President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty. Leer más

Buenos Aires Times

The Papers: 'Foreign donations sting' and 'Argentina threat to Falklands'

BBC

The Papers: 'Foreign donations sting' and 'Argentina threat to Falklands'

Reform UK alleged 'foreign donations sting' and Argentine president's looming 'threat' over Falklands are the papers' top stories.

BBC

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure

The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.

TASS

Putin to hold meeting of Pobeda organizing committee

President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Krasnikov will present a report detailing the review process for applications of Hero City title candidates

TASS

Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent

The Guardian

Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent

Republican candidate Thomas Ross and his former campaign manager devised a plan to stash drugs in their opponent Louise Secker’s purse or vehicle A Missouri House race has been rocked by the Wednesday arrest of Republican candidate Thomas…

The Guardian

Igboho vows sustained war against S’West criminals

Sunday Igboho, founder of Iru Ekun Security Network, vows to continue the fight against criminals in the South-West, ensuring regional security. Read More: https://punchng.com/igboho-vows-sustained-war-against-swest-criminals/

Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns

CBC

Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns

The federal government's new report summarizing the latest science on climate change warns that under current climate policies, the impact on Canadians will likely be "far from benign."

CBC

Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

The Hill

Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday evening to keep a Democrat-led redistricting referendum on the ballot this November but with different wording. The ruling, which overturns a lower court’s decision to block this proposed ballot…

The Hill

Supreme Court asked to allow mail-in ballot curbs for midterms

Japan Times

Supreme Court asked to allow mail-in ballot curbs for midterms

The administration's opponents have accused the U.S. president and officials of racing to implement the Postal Service's new rules to aid Republicans in the congressional midterms.

Japan Times

Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force

Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force

Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.