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Politics news — October 30, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on October 30, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

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  3. PoliticsLocal GovInvestigationNorth America

    LA City Attorney Sues Wagmor Pets Over 'Puppy Laundering' Scheme

    The city of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against Wagmor Pets and its owner Melissa Bacelar, alleging a 'puppy laundering' scheme where dogs from breeders were sold as rescued animals. The city attorney's office claims this practice deceived families and put the well-being of animals at risk. Bacelar denies the accusations, stating that similar claims were dismissed in a previous lawsuit.
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  6. PoliticsJudiciaryCivil RightsTrialMiddle East

    Assembly Member Ordered to Pay Damages for Outing Transgender Author

    Tokyo District Court ordered a Kofu Assembly Member, Hiromi Muramatsu, to pay 1.1 million yen in damages to Taiwanese author Li Kotomi (pen name Riko Mi) for violating her privacy by disclosing she was transgender and posting old photos of her. Li, winner of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize, sought 5.5 million yen and had faced online harassment prior.
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  7. PoliticsEuropeCyberattack

    Chinese Student Arrested for Pepper Spray Attack at Tokyo's Ginza Six

    A 24-year-old Chinese university student, identified as Ye Shengfeng, has been arrested for allegedly spraying a man with pepper spray containing capsaicin at the ATM area on the first floor of GINZA SIX shopping center in Tokyo on May 25. The incident caused 30 people to feel unwell, with 25 taken to hospital. The suspect is believed to have acted alone, although police suspect another man may have been involved.
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  9. PoliticsLawCampaignsPeace

    Vivek Ramaswamy's Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Estranged Mother Backfires

    Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy faced widespread condemnation for releasing a TV advertisement featuring the mother of Democratic candidate Dr. Amy Acton, accusing her of lying about her childhood. The ad, which cost Ramaswamy's campaign $4 million, was criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and former Governor John Kasich. Polls show that the ad has driven voters towards Acton instead of Ramaswamy, with one poll indicating an 8-point lead for Acton. The ad was eventually pulled from airwaves following the backlash.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle East

    Lula Thanks Supporters, Promises National Speech Next Week

    Re-elected Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has thanked his supporters for their role in his election victory and announced that he will deliver a national speech next week, once his voice has recovered. The president, who has been experiencing hoarseness, sent an audio message to the 'Army of Lula' channel and promised to make a statement and participate in a live broadcast. He also expressed his intention to expand digital communication and popular participation during his fourth term.
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  11. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Milei's Role in Bolsonaro's Escape to US

    Javier Milei's government is accused of facilitating the exit of Flavio Bolsonaro from Brazil to the US, with the Argentine president allegedly playing a central role in coordinating the operation. Bolsonaro, facing multiple investigations, entered Argentina using an Italian passport and left via a private plane. The incident has strained Argentina-Brazil relations and sparked political controversy in Argentina.
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