Italian opposition cries foul as Meloni’s electoral reform passed in secret ballot 08. October 2026 (15:42) Parties vow to challenge law in court, arguing that extra reward for those with 42% of support distorts public representationEurope live – latest updatesA controversial overhaul to electoral law that critics say is aimed at boosting Giorgia Meloni’s chances of clinging on to power in elections next year has been given final approval by the Italian parliament.Meloni, the Italian prime minister, says the new system, which introduces a fully proportional model, including bonus seats for any coalition that wins the most votes, will bring about greater political stability, while opposition parties argue that it mainly serves the interests of those in power. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump’s attempt to ban CNN, Politico, and MS Now from White House to be heard in court – live 08. October 2026 (15:04) Federal judge who issued temporary restraining order on the media ban will hold hearing at 11am ETSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe federal judge who issued a temporary restraining order, pausing Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, is set to hold a hearing at 11am ET today.Timothy Kelly, a Trump-appointee, previously blocked the president from carrying out the ban for two weeks. Today we’ll see whether that pause is extended on the administration’s latest attempt to strip access from members of the press whose coverage it claims to be negative and inaccurate. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Medium-term borrowing costs for UK government hit 19-year high 08. October 2026 (14:47) Investors offload global bonds amid fears of rising inflation, increasing pressure on John Healey ahead of first budgetBusiness live – latest updatesMedium-term borrowing costs for the UK government hit a fresh 19-year high on Thursday, as investors continued to offload global bonds amid fears of rising inflation.Recent dramatic moves in government bond markets have been driven by international factors, but will increase the pressure on John Healey ahead of his first budget as chancellor on 28 October. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
