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Nigerian Senate advances bill to decriminalise attempted suicide amid presidential opposition

The Senate has approved a second‑reading vote on legislation to remove criminal penalties for attempted suicide, though Senate President Godswill Akpabio continues to argue for imprisonment of survivors. The bill now moves to committee review.

14 Oct 2026, 07:47 WAT · 2 sources

World

Politics

Senator Jon Ossoff Reaffirms Commitment to Full Senate Term Amid 2028 Presidency Rumours

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has publicly dismissed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid, pledging to serve a complete six‑year Senate term if re‑elected in November, according to statements made during a campaign debate.

14 Oct 2026, 04:24 WAT · 2 sources

Politics

UK intelligence confirms Russian meddling in Brexit vote but finds little effect

MI5 director-general Ken McCallum said Moscow attempted to influence the 2016 EU referendum through state media and social‑media trolls, but assessments indicate the campaign did not alter the outcome, a view echoed by the prime minister and opposition figures.

14 Oct 2026, 04:12 WAT · 4 sources

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