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Remarks marking Mahatma Gandhi's birthday are drawing sharp political commentary in India, with the observation that admirers of Nathuram Godse, Gandhi's assassin, are reacting angrily to tributes on the anniversary of his birth, October 2. The comment, widely shared online, highlights the ongoing ideological divide in India between those who honour Gandhi's legacy and fringe groups who venerate Godse.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has called the judicial handling of the Garlasco case a "demented system", arguing that Andrea Stasi was convicted without the trial being retried. His remarks drew pushback, with critics noting the second appeal hearing lasted eight months precisely because the proceedings were reopened. The comments come amid continued public and media attention to the long-running Garlasco murder case.

The Mexican peso is leading currency losses after the Bank of Mexico released its monetary policy minutes, with the dollar climbing back above 18 pesos at market open and closing at its strongest level since March. Financial outlets warn the exchange rate could stay near that threshold, even as the Mexican stock market resumes a positive trend.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told INDIA bloc MPs that the problem is much deeper than Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying it requires the removal of the government itself. He accused the CEC of acting merely as a service provider and of refusing to meet elected representatives of the people, intensifying the opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission.

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized President Trump for running political advertisements financed with public money, accusing him of ignoring constitutional limits and failing to enforce laws governing artificial intelligence. Speaking in a widely shared interview, Sanders argued that taxpayer funds should not be used for partisan campaigning, drawing strong reactions and renewed debate over the administration's use of executive power.

Japan's Financial Services Agency is drawing attention amid reports of a sharp rise in cyberattacks targeting personal information. Security experts say the indiscriminate nature of the attacks is shocking, and point to what may be a new method behind the escalation, raising concerns for financial institutions and regulators in Tokyo.

Bitcoin has dropped below $82,000, with crypto liquidations approaching $1 billion. The decline comes days after a major hack forced Bitget to pause Bitcoin withdrawals, which have now reopened. Traders say any recovery attempt is facing resistance around the $88,000-$90,000 range after a brief reclaim of a key support zone, leaving markets uncertain about the near-term direction.

Investor Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, says the market is in the first stage of grief: denial, fueling talk of an impending stock market crash in Sweden and abroad. Swedish readers are searching for 'börskrasch' as concerns grow about overvalued markets and a possible sharp downturn.

Spain's Foreign Ministry has deplored the US government's decision to impose new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, reaffirming Madrid's unwavering support for the institution. In a statement, the ministry argued that defending the Court means defending the victims of the most serious crimes, framing the US move as an attack on international justice.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself, drawing sharp criticism from commentators who describe the move as lawless and authoritarian. Critics say sanctioning the world's permanent war crimes tribunal undermines international justice and the rule of law, framing the decision as the latest escalation by a government that rejects legal accountability for its actions.

The Kremlin says recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow have undermined ongoing trilateral peace negotiations. President Putin reportedly told President Trump that peace talks are unlikely to continue, citing the strikes as the reason. The statement marks a sharp setback for diplomatic efforts to end the war, and reactions are focusing on whether negotiations can be revived and what the refusal means for the conflict's next phase.

A person claiming to have leaked GTA 6 material is pushing a cryptocurrency scheme and threatening to release the game's entire story, drawing sharp criticism. Gaming outlet IGN condemned the move bluntly, asking rhetorically whether anyone who puts money into the scheme deserves to lose it all, as anticipation for Rockstar's game remains intense.

Canada has lost all of the employment gains it made in 2026, according to CTV News. Reporting highlights that the hardest-hit region was not the area most exposed to U.S. tariffs, prompting questions about what is actually driving the labour market downturn. The story is drawing attention in Canada and is also trending in Italy.

A heated debate between an Israeli military spokesperson and commentators Piers Morgan, Mehdi Hasan and Hasan Piker has drawn major attention, with the IDF accused of lying about its conduct in Gaza. The exchanges featured sharp accusations from all sides over the credibility of the military's statements, fueling strong reactions online about media coverage of the war and who can be believed.

Isabel Díaz Ayuso is at the centre of a heated political exchange after Más Madrid warned that 'there will be no peace in the streets of Madrid'. The Madrid president hit back, asking whether she was being physically threatened. Separately, Ayuso is set to appear on Thursday in an interview with Iker Jiménez on the show Horizonte, adding to her current prominence in Spanish news.

Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski, declaring that it is time for Ukraine to have a new president. The comments came after Trump reached an agreement with Vladimir Putin, prompting criticism that the US leader is sidelining Zelenski and undermining Ukraine's position in negotiations over the war.

A coordinator for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said voting to end the 6x1 work schedule 'does no good for the country', drawing sharp reactions from the Workers' Party and fueling debate between Brazil's government and opposition. The 6x1 scale, which gives workers only one day off per week, has become a heated political issue, with left-wing parties pushing to reduce the workload and opposition figures warning of economic consequences.

Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of a declaration of war after Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean troops that crossed into the Tigray region. Residents told the BBC that Eritrean soldiers have moved deep into Ethiopian territory, marking a sharp escalation between the two countries and raising fears of a return to large-scale conflict in the Horn of Africa.

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Washington of using Ukrainian peace negotiations in Florida as a smokescreen while the US eased sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Speaking after talks between Ukrainian officials and American negotiators, he delivered a sharp rebuke of US policy toward Moscow. The claim has fuelled debate about whether American economic interests in Russian energy are shaping peace diplomacy.

UK universities face another sharp drop in student visa applications, with September figures adding to a deepening decline. The latest fall means 83,000 fewer international students applied during the summer 2026 recruitment window compared with 2023, raising fresh concerns about the financial health of the higher education sector, which relies heavily on overseas tuition fees.