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The US Supreme Court has ruled against most of the tariffs imposed under Donald Trump, striking them down in a decision with far-reaching consequences for trade policy. The ruling, reported by ABC News, removes a core tool of the president's economic agenda and is likely to trigger major political and legal fallout.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on the central bank's board of governors after his term as chair expires next month. His term as chair runs out but his separate term as a governor continues into 2028. The announcement comes amid ongoing public pressure from President Trump, who has repeatedly demanded Powell's removal and lower interest rates, raising questions over what role he will play.

President Donald Trump has said the United States will strike an Iranian nuclear site, referred to as 'Pickaxe Mountain', 'pretty soon'. The comments have drawn attention to the previously little-known Fordow-linked facility and raised fresh concerns about a possible US military strike on Iran's nuclear programme, with observers weighing the escalation risks in the region.

The US Army has made preparations to carry out death row executions at its facilities, but the plans would require approval from President Trump before any executions could proceed. The report highlights that the military has been laying the logistical groundwork, raising questions about whether the administration will authorize executions of inmates on military death row.

President Trump said he has 'no interest' in pursuing an overhaul of the Kennedy Center after a judge ordered his name removed from the Washington venue. The court decision struck the president's name from the institution, and Trump responded by downplaying any further plans for changes, even as debate continues over political control of the famed performing arts center.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft's participation in a green card program, according to an Associated Press report involving Vice President JD Vance. The move bars the company from using the program to sponsor employees for permanent residency. The decision is drawing attention amid broader administration scrutiny of skilled-worker immigration programs such as H-1B visas and their use by large technology companies.

Republican Representative Turner said there are 'not a lot of options' for President Trump when it comes to dealing with Iran, in remarks carried by ABC News. The comment highlights concern within the party about how to respond to Iran amid escalating tensions, with limited paths forward that avoid further conflict.

Donald Trump is the most discussed topic on social media in the United States and also appears among trending searches in India. Political developments involving the US president continue to drive heavy online engagement, with users reacting to his latest statements and actions.

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte began in the Senate on October 5, 2026. The proceedings, broadcast live by the Senate of the Philippines, are drawing massive public attention as senators weigh the charges against her. The case marks an unprecedented constitutional showdown between the country's second-highest official and the legislature, with major implications for the nation's political landscape.

Tempo reports that the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) is handling matters related to Gibran Rakabuming Raka's diploma (ijazah), a long-running controversy in Indonesian politics over the authenticity of his academic credentials. The story is drawing significant attention, with critics and supporters debating the court's role and whether the diploma dispute could affect the vice president's standing.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called Armenia's former leadership military criminals and accused current Yerevan authorities of territorial claims against Baku, speaking around a CIS summit where he also met Cambodia's prime minister. Elsewhere at the summit, Lukashenko defended the CIS against critics who called it a 'geopolitical phantom', while Lavrov, Araghchi and Bayramov spoke informally ahead of the meeting. Talk of a four-track peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia continues.

Supreme Court justice Flávio Dino has disclosed an intelligence report containing death threats against ministers of the court, including threats of assassination, and said the warnings will not change his work. Separately, a correctional judge suspended a decision by Justice Nunes Marques, reactivating the channel 'Exército do Lula'. The moves fuel ongoing tension over the court's clashes with allies of President Bolsonaro.

Donald Trump reacted to reports of a potential plague case in Russia, calling it a 'big problem'. The remarks come as health officials monitor the situation and questions grow about cross-border public health risks. Commentators are weighing the seriousness of the outbreak and how the US president's response might shape travel and diplomatic considerations.

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to allow a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton to move forward after it was dismissed by lower courts. The suit, stemming from claims tied to the 2016 Russia investigation, was thrown out earlier, and Trump's legal team is now seeking the justices' intervention to reinstate it.

German politician Bärbel Bas has announced that she is stepping down from her official positions, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The announcement, coming from a prominent figure in German politics and former President of the Bundestag, is drawing significant attention in Germany as observers weigh the reasons for her departure and what it means for her party and the Bundestag leadership.

The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms from a key employment-based green card program, accusing the companies of abusing the visa system at the expense of American workers. Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as he announced the move. Supporters are framing it as protecting US jobs, while critics are expected to warn of damage to the tech industry's ability to hire skilled foreign workers.

Infanta Sofía, the younger daughter of Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, drew attention at the 12 October national day parade in Madrid wearing a red Tommy Hilfiger suit that promptly sold out at El Corte Inglés. Spanish royal watchers are also speculating about her sister, Princess Leonor, and whether she will attend the gala dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron during their state visit.

President Lula is reportedly considering Camilo Santana for a top role coordinating his 2026 re-election campaign, working alongside a team linked to Jerônimo Rodrigues. The discussions come amid internal PT recriminations, with party figures blaming Sidônio Palmeira for Lula's recent electoral setbacks and calling for a strategic shift. At an event in São Paulo, Lula also voiced confidence the Senate will vote to end the 6x1 work schedule.

The United States is suspending Microsoft and other major IT companies from a key green card program, according to Vice President JD Vance. The move blocks the firms from sponsoring permanent residency for foreign workers, and is likely to stir debate over skilled immigration and the tech industry's reliance on foreign talent. Details on how long the suspension will last or which other companies are affected were not immediately available.

Donald Trump has suggested renaming an ocean, according to a New York Times video report. The proposal, if pursued, would mark another high-profile naming change from the US president, who has previously pushed to rebrand American geographic landmarks. Details of which ocean is involved and how such a change would work internationally remain limited, but the suggestion is drawing wide attention and commentary.

President Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, according to SCOTUSblog. The filing asks the justices to revive the long-running case after lower courts dismissed it. The move renews a legal fight between the president and his former 2016 rival and is likely to draw scrutiny over the courts' willingness to take it up.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled willingness to hold elections in exchange for a ceasefire, a proposal that has drawn wide attention amid ongoing debates over how to end the war with Russia. Critics question holding votes during wartime, while supporters see it as a potential opening for negotiations.

A new Datafolha poll on Brazil's 2026 presidential runoff scenarios is drawing attention, with commentator Elio Gaspari writing in Folha de S.Paulo that President Lula's situation has worsened. Readers are searching for the numbers and debating what they signal about the president's re-election prospects and the opposition's standing a year and a half before the vote.

Catalan president Salvador Illa is attending Spain's National Day military parade on October 12 in Madrid, repeating his presence at the event. Illa frames his attendance as a defence of a "plural Spain", a stance drawing attention and debate in Spanish media and political circles, given the symbolic weight of the parade and his party's position on Spanish unity.

Candidates vying for a US House seat in Massachusetts are drawing contrasts on key issues in the race for Congress. Incumbent Bill Keating and challenger Dan Macallister disagree sharply on immigration policy, President Trump's record, and how to address the rising cost of living for local residents. The differences highlight the stakes for voters in the district as the election approaches.