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Meloni’s Electoral Reform Overhauls Italy’s Voting System
Italy’s parliament approved Giorgia Meloni’s electoral reform, introducing proportional representation with bonus seats for parties winning 42% votes, sparking debate over stability versus democracy.
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PM Carney Says Canadians Will Decide Nation’s Future
PM Mark Carney rejected Elon Musk’s separatism remarks, affirming Canadians alone will decide their future as Alberta prepares for an October 19 unity vote.
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China to Resume October Fuel Exports After Brief Halt
China resumes October fuel exports of 3.7 million tons after Golden Week halt, easing global market concerns with shipments of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.
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Israel Honours Indian Pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar With Civilian Heroism Award
Israel honours Indian pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar with its highest civilian heroism award for saving 172 lives during a Flydubai cockpit attack on September 30.
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Houthis Claim New Missile Attack on Riyadh Airport, Evacuation Reported
Houthis claimed a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport, prompting evacuations, as Saudi civil defence reported shrapnel damage to civilian sites amid escalating regional tensions.
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EU Sends Envoy to Beijing Amid Rising Trade Anxiety
EU envoy Maros Sefcovic meets China’s Wang Wentao in Beijing to address a €360 billion trade deficit, as rising exports spark economic anxiety across Europe.
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IMF Reaches Staff Deal With Pakistan, Unlocking $1.2 Billion
IMF reached a staff‑level deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.21 billion in financing under EFF and RSF programs, pending board approval.
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Texas Executes Jamaal Howard, First U.S. Execution Since Christa Pike Case
Texas executed Jamaal Howard for a 2000 murder, marking the first U.S. execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection and the state’s sixth in 2026.
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Cornell Students Stage Sit‑In Over University’s Handling of 2024 Gang Rape Case
Cornell students staged a seven‑hour sit‑in, vowing not to spend money on campus, protesting the university’s handling of a 2024 fraternity gang rape case.
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Italy Parliament Votes on Electoral Reform, Key Test for Meloni
Italy’s Parliament voted on Meloni’s electoral reform, introducing a proportional system granting majority to alliances with 42% votes, sparking opposition claims of power consolidation.