Elections news — October 10, 2026

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1. PoliticsElectionsNorth America

   Oct 10, 2026, 21:17 UTC

   

   JNE Changes Second Round of Regional Elections to December 6

   The National Elections Jury (JNE) has announced that the second round of regional elections, initially set for November 29, will now take place on December 6, 2026. This decision follows a request from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) to extend the preparation time for the election. The change aims to ensure adequate time for the organization and distribution of electoral materials, especially considering the potential increase in districts requiring a second round compared to previous elections.

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2. WorldLawElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 19:02 UTC

   

   Zelensky Contacts European Leaders Amid Trump Conflict

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a series of urgent meetings and phone calls with European leaders, including French President Macron, British Prime Minister Johnson, Finnish President Niinistö, and Norwegian Prime Minister Solberg, following a deterioration in relations with the U.S. under President Trump. The conversations focused on gaining European support and discussing the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine and the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel.

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3. PoliticsElectionsInvestigationMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 17:34 UTC

   

   Trump Calls for Ukraine to Elect New Leader, Criticizes Zelensky

   U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called on Ukraine to elect a new leader, criticizing incumbent President Volodymyr Zelensky for not ending the war with Russia and creating problems for the world, particularly for American farmers. Trump accused Zelensky of not making deals and causing global diesel fuel shortages by attacking Russian oil refineries. Trump's remarks come amidst a dispute over a U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

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4. WorldLawElectionsMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 15:17 UTC

   

   Brazil's Lula Slashes Fuel Prices Ahead of Runoff Vote

   President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government has implemented a series of measures to lower fuel prices in Brazil. A new decree eliminates federal taxes on gasoline imports and sales for 30 days, with potential extension. This move comes just over two weeks before the closely contested presidential runoff against Flávio Bolsonaro.

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5. PoliticsLawRegulatorsElectionsCorruption

   Oct 10, 2026, 14:50 UTC

   

   Ex-JNU Professor, Now MP, Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations

   A former JNU professor, who was recently sacked for allegedly harassing 11 students, has denied the charges. The ex-professor, who is also a Congress MP, claims that the accusations are a 'witch hunt'. The university's vice-chancellor, Santishree D Pandit, has stated that the issue should not be politicized and that ethics and student safety are paramount.

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