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Politics news — October 2, 2026

Politics publications published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

34 publications

  2. PoliticsIsrael

    Richard E. Grant's Disastrous Start in Celebrity Traitors Season 2

    Richard E. Grant's inability to hide his status as a Traitor in Celebrity Traitors season 2 has already made him the worst player in the castle, surpassing even Alan Carr's previous record. Despite his constant confessions, half the castle remains convinced he's a Faithful due to his eccentric behavior. The first episode was filled with laughter and suspense, with Richard's antics stealing the show. The second episode promises more drama as James Acaster and Amol Rajan await their fate.
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  4. PoliticsJudiciaryIndictment

    Court Orders Polonsky to Pay Deripaska 25 Million Rubles

    The Simonovsky Court of Moscow has ruled in favor of businessman Oleg Deripaska's lawsuit against entrepreneur Sergei Polonsky. The court ordered Polonsky to pay 25 million rubles in damages, publish a refutation on his internet page, and recognized the information spread by Polonsky as false and offensive. The lawsuit was filed in June 2026 for protection of Deripaska's honor, dignity, and business reputation.
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  6. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Sánchez Considers Early Elections After Housing Decree Defeat

    Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, is contemplating calling for early general elections following the rejection of his housing decrees in Congress. Socialist sources suggest that the government is considering this move due to the context of social mobilization in favor of the government. The failure of the housing decrees could lead Sánchez to call elections, with November 29 being the first possible date.
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  9. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle EastIsrael

    Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights After Cockpit Incident

    Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel following an incident on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight where the co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane. The airline is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident. Passengers are affected, with some Israelis stranded abroad. Israel has approved repatriation flights for stranded passengers.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle East

    Government Blames LFI for High School Blockades; 564 Institutions Affected

    The French government has accused La France Insoumise (LFI) and its 'ultra-left proxies' of being behind the ongoing high school blockades. The movement, which began over a week ago, has seen over 564 establishments affected by actions or disruptions as of Friday. Students and their representatives have disassociated themselves from the violence and called for continued mobilization.
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  11. PoliticsPolicyLawNorth America

    Ken Paxton Admits Trump's Convention Hurt His Poll Numbers

    Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton was caught on audio admitting that President Trump's midterm convention in Dallas hurt his polling numbers. Paxton told donors and lobbyists that 'when we did that convention, it dropped our numbers. Everybody’s numbers dropped.' The revelation comes as Republicans face a tight race in Texas and nationwide.
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  12. PoliticsJudiciaryIndictmentMiddle East

    NATO Urged to Blame Russia for Attacks

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to attribute any hostile actions to Russia if there are grounds for doing so, echoing the sentiment expressed by the Supreme Allied Commander. This directive comes in response to recent incidents, including the arson attack on the Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics. Rutte emphasized the importance of sharing information with NATO when such actions occur.
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  14. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastIsrael

    Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliation

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Hungarian chargé d'affaires, protesting Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats. In response, Russia is expelling a group of Hungarian diplomats from its embassy in Moscow and consulates in St. Petersburg and Kazan, giving them two weeks to leave. This move is seen as a reciprocal measure following Hungary's decision on September 8 to expel ten Russian diplomats.
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  18. PoliticsSoftwareEnterprise ITRobotics

    Gears of War: E-Day Launches Without Classic Features

    Gears of War: E-Day, the latest installment in the popular series, has launched without several classic features such as taking enemies hostage as 'meat shields' and dueling with chainsaw attachments on Lancer assault rifles. The Coalition, the game's developer, attributed this to building the game from scratch, prioritizing a unified gameplay experience across campaign, PVE, and PVP modes. These features, along with Private Lobbies and leaderboards, are planned for post-launch updates or future titles.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Israeli Settlers Storm Palestinian Areas, Attack Homes, and Vandalize Property in the West Bank

    Over 30 incidents involving Israeli settlers storming Palestinian areas, attacking homes, and vandalizing property have been reported across the West Bank. These incidents occurred in various locations, including Al-Mughayyir, Aqraba, Beit Fajjar, Ya'bad, 'Arraba, Qalandia refugee camp, Qabatiya, Beit Furik, Yabrud, Deir Abu Mash'al, Hawara, and Khirbat Al-Fakhit. In some cases, Israeli occupation forces accompanied or followed the settlers. The settlers also targeted Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, causing injuries and disrupting the annual olive harvest.
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  20. PoliticsBillExecutiveAppointments

    Malema Slams Race-Based Politics Ahead of Elections

    EFF leader Julius Malema criticized political parties that mobilize voters based on ethnicity, race, and nationality, warning that such tactics are unsustainable and will backfire. Speaking at a pre-election debate, Malema argued that South Africa's constitutional project is rooted in unity, not division. He also condemned xenophobia and vigilantism, stating that ordinary citizens should not determine who belongs in the country. Malema defended the EFF's record in coalition governments and accused opponents of using governance concerns to mask prejudice.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle EastPublic Health

    Air Quality Deteriorates in Kyiv Region Cities

    Air quality has deteriorated in several cities of the Kyiv region, Ukraine, with fine dust being the primary pollutant. This can cause breathing discomfort among the elderly, children, and those sensitive to irritants. Residents are advised to keep windows closed, limit outdoor activity, and drink plenty of water. Air purifiers should be set to their highest settings if available. Other areas in the region have normal radiation levels and no excesses of chemical or biological substances.
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  24. PoliticsLawGlobal

    Ex-Chancellor Schröder Joins Russian Hypermarket Network's Board

    Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has joined the supervisory board of LLC 'Hyperglobus', overseeing the strategic development of the Russian network of hypermarkets Globus. Schröder's appointment aims to strengthen expert support and maintain economic ties between Germany and Russia, particularly in the food supply sector. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rosneft and was suggested by Putin as a preferred negotiator from Europe.
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