Politics

Appeals court rules against Trump — again — on California ballots

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Appeals court rules against Trump — again — on California ballots

A split federal appeals court panel again rejected the Trump administration’s bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots it says are likely noncitizens until they can be verified. The 2-1 majority on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th…

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Appeals Court Again Rejects Trump Effort to Impound California Ballots

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Appeals Court Again Rejects Trump Effort to Impound California Ballots

In a 2-to-1 vote, an appeals court panel declined to order the state to set aside more than 20,000 mail-in ballots, calling the notion plainly unconstitutional.

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Venezuela Names New Foreign Minister

Acting president Delcy Rodríguez named Oliver Blanco, a former opposition aide, foreign minister on 29 October 2026 and sent his predecessor to London. The post Venezuela Names New Foreign Minister appeared first on The Rio Times .

Madagascar Can Now Try Its Ousted President

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Madagascar Can Now Try Its Ousted President

Madagascar's High Constitutional Court ruled on 28 October 2026 that the Anti-Corruption Pole can prosecute ousted president Andry Rajoelina. The post Madagascar Can Now Try Its Ousted President appeared first on The Rio Times .

Russia Agrees to Stop Recruiting Kenyans

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Russia Agrees to Stop Recruiting Kenyans

Kenya says Russia agreed on 29 October 2026 to stop recruiting Kenyans for its Ukraine war and to help return and compensate those already there. The post Russia Agrees to Stop Recruiting Kenyans appeared first on The Rio Times .

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Sudan Drones Knock Out Shendi Power Hub

Drones knocked out the main power substation in Shendi, River Nile State, on 30 October 2026. Local sources count 11 power and fuel sites hit in two weeks. The post Sudan Drones Knock Out Shendi Power Hub appeared first on The Rio Times .

Ethiopia Drone Strike Hits Displaced Camp

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Ethiopia Drone Strike Hits Displaced Camp

Drones struck a camp for displaced people in South Wollo, Ethiopia, on 29 October 2026. Residents count 16 to 18 dead; the army has not answered. The post Ethiopia Drone Strike Hits Displaced Camp appeared first on The Rio Times .

Brazil summons Argentine diplomat over role in Bolsonaro's flight to US, sources say

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Brazil summons Argentine diplomat over role in Bolsonaro's flight to US, sources say

BRASILIA, Oct 30 - Brazil called in Argentina's highest diplomat in Brasilia to explain the Argentine government's role in the departure of Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to the US after losing the presidential election, two sources in the…

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Colombia Charges 12 Ex-Soldiers and Police

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Colombia Charges 12 Ex-Soldiers and Police

Colombia's peace tribunal, the JEP, charged 12 former soldiers and police on 30 October 2026 with war crimes over Medellín's Comuna 13 and Operation Orion. The post Colombia Charges 12 Ex-Soldiers and Police appeared first on The Rio Times…

Congo Court Dissolves Ex-President’s Party

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Congo Court Dissolves Ex-President’s Party

DR Congo's Council of State dissolved ex-president Joseph Kabila's party, the PPRD, on 30 October, after examining its alleged ties to rebels. The post Congo Court Dissolves Ex-President’s Party appeared first on The Rio Times .