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Claudia Wittig, MdL, wrote that she was harassed today by ZDF reporters and criticized the reporting as, in her opinion, deceitful, one-sided, and designed to provoke outrage. She attended an event of a local peace alliance, to which all parties in the state parliament had been invited. BSW and AfD had confirmed their attendance; among the guests were Gabriele Gysi and Tino Eisbrenner. According to Wittig, reporters were waiting for her with a running camera at her private vehicle, even though she had declined an interview in writing. For the article, a photo of her and Ulrich Siegmund is to be reused, which originally was part of a group photo with other leading candidates. Siegmund did not participate in the event. Wittig accused the media of primarily scandalizing a supposed closeness to the AfD and not reporting on the content of the event. #Journalismus #Meinungsfreiheit #Faktenchecker (translated)

This weekend, there was an attempted assassination of a Democratic congressman by a Christian Nationalist assassin in a Hindu temple in Aurora, and the US corporate media decided it really wasn't a reportable event, because... well, because it was bad news for the Republicans in an election cycle.

The Baron of Øresund wrote that T.N. had confronted the police at least three times in the past six months, which, according to the post, had so far led to at least one charge. The author claimed that T.N. had been part of a group of left-wing radicals during the weekend protests in Copenhagen, obstructing police work, and that he had spat on officers. According to the post, T.N. had also been part of a group that fought with the police during the DDF demonstration on September 5. The Baron of Øresund also wrote that T.N. had illegally participated in trespassing at the Maersk headquarters on May 13 and blocked the entrance. According to the author, this had led to a charge of unlawful entry. After the incident on September 5, T.N. had spoken to a Berlingske reporter, the author wrote. The post also described that T.N. had participated in a report on TV 2 Kosmopol after the incident at Maersk's headquarters, where he appeared with his full name and identity. According to the Baron of Øresund, this was how he was recognized. The author characterized him as a left-wing radical activist and repeated lawbreaker, referring to sources in the comments section. #venstreradikal #demonstration #kriminalitet (translated)

Marianne Zwagerman wrote that Maarten Keulemans did not appear at a meeting of the Dutch Press Council on the case that Maurice de Hond had brought against him. The chairperson called that absence unfortunate, according to Zwagerman; former KRO director Ton Verlind, who attended the meeting, felt that Keulemans should have been there. Zwagerman announced a report about the meeting in the program *Dwars door de Politiek*, focusing on De Hond's accusations and the defense by the Volkskrant. Additionally, she and De Hond would discuss, among other things, the unrest in France, a publication in Trouw about side effects of coronavirus vaccines, and the pressure on nitrogen policy. According to her, they also looked back at a celebration marking De Hond's 50 years as a pollster. Zwagerman reported that the broadcast would be live on Sunday at 9:00 PM and would later be available as a podcast. https://t.co/UQzZVVS9yF #Journalistiek #Politiek #Actualiteit (translated)

A German Shepherd wrote that a reporter had asked Dennis Hohloch what human dignity meant to him. Hohloch's answer was "genius" and, in the author's opinion, exposes the years of defamatory campaigns against the AfD. He referred to Hohloch as an absolute genius. https://t.co/VrdYB9Ud72 #Menschenwürde #AfD #Genie (translated)

Jones Manoel stated that investigative reports had linked Flávio Bolsonaro to militias, extermination groups, illegal gambling, and betting companies. He said that Flávio defended the bets and wanted to strengthen and expand them, which, according to Manoel, would increase the indebtedness of Brazilian families and divert billions of reais from trade and services to speculative capital companies. Manoel also mentioned people who, according to him, had faced debts or committed suicide as a consequence of the indebtedness related to gambling. To put an end to the bets in Brazil, he called for the defeat of Flávio Bolsonaro and the reelection of President Lula on October 25, as well as advocating for vote 13 against gambling. #Bets #Eleições2023 #FlávioBolsonaro (translated)

The author indicated that an American photojournalist, whom he described as one of the most famous and active in covering the most tense situations in the United States for several years, was conducting a live broadcast this Sunday dedicated to a demonstration that he described as "wild," just beginning in Paris. #journalisme #manifestation #livestream #US #FR (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 18 OCTOBER 2026 Key news of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Ebola infections rise to seven Importance: 10/10. Four additional Bundibugyo Ebola cases were confirmed, including three health workers. All four were already quarantined; officials said there was no evidence of uncontrolled community transmission. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-bringing-total-number-seven-2026-10-17/ 2. Tunisia — Large protest against President Kais Saied Thousands demonstrated in Tunis over economic conditions, public services and political freedoms. Supporters and critics differ sharply on the president's record. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tunisians-stage-biggest-protest-years-against-president-saied-2026-10-17/ 3. Somalia — Rival forces take positions in Bay region Local reporting described territorial advances by forces loyal to former South West State leader Laftagareen, raising concerns about instability and civilian movement. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206547/forces_loyal_to_laftagareen_seize_several_districts_and_strategic_areas_in_bay_region.aspx 4. DR Congo — Ebola vaccination for frontline workers Importance: 10/10. Healthcare workers in Beni began receiving Ervebo under an emergency programme. Its effectiveness against the outbreak's Bundibugyo strain remains unproven. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/frontline-workers-in-drc-receive-ervebo-vaccine-amid-growing-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Egypt — Sisi says he intends to leave office in 2030 President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he intends to leave office when his current term ends and not seek a constitutional extension. No detailed transition arrangements were announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/egypts-president-sisi-will-step-down-when-term-expires-in-2030/ 6. Senegal — Macky Sall withdraws from UN leadership race Former president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy for UN secretary-general amid Security Council consultations on a successor to António Guterres. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/senegals-macky-sall-withdraws-from-race-for-un-top-job/ 7. Ethiopia — Former Tigray fighters register for reintegration Importance: 9/10. Former combatants in Mekelle began registering for civilian reintegration under a fragile post-conflict process. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/ex-fighters-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-register-for-reintegration-programme/ 8. Morocco — First woman-led government appointed King Mohammed VI formally appointed a new cabinet led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, following parliamentary elections. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/moroccos-king-mohammed-vi-formally-appoints-first-woman-led-government/ 9. Somalia — President visits Turkish offshore drilling vessel Importance: 8/10. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Çağrı Bey drillship as exploration at the Curad-1 offshore well continued. No commercial discovery was announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206548/somali_president_visits_turkish_drillship_as_offshore_oil_exploration_advances.aspx 10. African economies — Debt and declining development aid Importance: 9/10. IMF–World Bank discussions highlighted rising debt costs, lower official development assistance and pressure to find sustainable financing models. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/world/high-debt-growing-strains-put-focus-need-new-development-approaches-2026-10-17/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Tunisia #KaisSaied #TunisiaProtests #PoliticalProtests #Democracy #PoliticalFreedoms #Ethiopia #Tigray #Peacebuilding #Disarmament #Demobilization #Reintegration #Somalia #BayRegion #SomaliaSecurity #HornOfAfrica #Kenya #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #Egypt #Senegal #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #DevelopmentFinance #wrldorg

Leandro Ruschel questioned why Globo and other media outlets were classifying as "fake news" audios that, according to him, mentioned millions passed "under the table" to people linked to the PT regime. He also stated that a report cited a promise of a bribe of R$ 1 billion to the party if Vorcaro managed to access the Pension Funds. Ruschel accused Globo of falsely stating that Vorcaro's lawyer had denied the authenticity of the audio. According to him, the lawyer acknowledged that the voice was Vorcaro's but said that only the businessman could confirm the story. Ruschel added that a magazine presented, the day before, an expert examination that confirmed the authenticity of the audio and questioned why the press was trying to bury the accusation. #FakeNews #Globo #Política (translated)

The Fandoms Com Lula profile stated that the mobilization was already among the most talked-about topics on X and asked people to continue sharing reports, complaints, articles, and stories of those who lived through the COVID-19 pandemic. It also encouraged sharing on TikTok, Kwai, Facebook, and WhatsApp statuses to reach more people. The profile said that the mobilization aimed to show what happened and to prevent it from being forgotten. #COVID19 #MemóriaColetiva #Mobilização (translated)

Jones Manoel wrote that, according to a report from the newspaper O POVO, executives from Rede Globo met with Flávio Bolsonaro hours before a hearing to discuss the possible legalization of bets, which were banned by the Lula government. According to the report, the ban affected the financial interests of Grupo Globo, which would operate in this market through MGM Bet and advertising contracts. Manoel stated that the meeting should be debated because, while workers depended on the maintenance of their rights, executives from the network would have discussed economic interests and changes in labor legislation with a presidential candidate shortly before interviewing him. He also said that Globo was neither progressive nor defended democracy, but rather the interests of the elite and imperialism, and questioned how the financial interests of large companies could influence political maneuvering and journalistic coverage. #Globo #Política #Brasil (translated)

VEJA reported that messages found by the Federal Police on Daniel Vorcaro's phone, the former owner of Banco Master, indicated that lawyer Walfrido Warde said that the banker had the support of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and members of the PT to try to save the institution. In an audio sent in March 2025, after the announcement of the purchase of 58% of Master’s capital by Banco de Brasília (BRB), Warde stated that Globo was trying to reduce Vorcaro's political support within the party. The operation depended on approval from the Central Bank. According to the magazine, the conversations showed contacts with government members and attempts to bring Vorcaro closer to Lula. The president was mentioned in at least 20 messages sent by Warde to the banker between April 2023 and July 2025. VEJA also reported that Vorcaro advised that any eventual show of support from Lula should be intermediated by Edinho Silva, president of the PT, to avoid exposing the president. The Central Bank liquidated Master in November 2025. #danielvorcaro #bancomaster #Lula #BancoCentral #PT (translated)