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Date: 2026-10-05 21:47:37+00:00UTC

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Zusatzfinanzierung der 13. AHV-Rente: «Ein Nein hätte schwerwiegende Folgen», mahnt Gesundheitsministerin Baume-Schneider

Ende November entscheiden die Stimmbürger, ob die Mehrausgaben für die 13. AHV-Rente zumindest teilweise durch eine Erhöhung der Mehrwertsteuer finanziert werden. FDP und SVP lehnen das Vorhaben ab.

The New York Times: In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency

Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift.

The Times of India: Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye activate Mecca defence pact as Yemen war escalates

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have agreed to enhance military cooperation to address regional security threats. Following recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi group, the three countries will activate collective deterrence measures. The emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence All [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sorge nach wahrscheinlichem Pestfall in Sibirien wächst: Gefahr einer Pandemie, Hinweise auf russisches Biowaffenprogramm?

In Irkutsk ist eine Mitarbeiterin eines Forschungsinstituts wahrscheinlich an der Lungenpest gestorben. Die Behörden beschwichtigen, doch vieles deutet auf einen Laborunfall hin.

The New York Times: Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map

Flávio Bolsonaro, now the favorite to win Brazil’s presidency, would give President Trump a critical new ally in Latin America, particularly on security.

The Times of India: SIR row: Will annul EC orders not in keeping with law, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to clarify decision-making processes related to voter roll revisions. It emphasized that decisions should be taken unanimously or by majority among commission members only. Senior advocate Vikas Singh argued for preserving recor [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Zürcher Alt-Nationalrat Hans Egloff stirbt unerwartet mit 66 Jahren

Mit Hans Egloff verlieren die Hauseigentümer einen entschiedenen Fürsprecher. Er engagierte sich bis zu seinem Tod im HEV.

The New York Times: Trapped in a Kill Zone, a Ukrainian City Is Beginning to Starve

Evacuation is almost impossible and food is running out in Russian-occupied Oleshky, a city menaced by mines and drones.

The Times of India: India, Switzerland eye deeper ties in trade, investment, tech

India and Switzerland have signed five agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade and mobility. The two countries aim to enhance market access for Indian exports and attract Swiss investments in key sectors. A new mobility agreement will facilitate easier access for Indian pro [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Neue Drohungen gegen die Militärbasis Fairford: Jetzt ziehen die USA ihre Bomber aus England ab

Noch immer ist unklar, ob am 27. September tatsächlich ein Terroranschlag gegen den Luftwaffenstützpunkt vereitelt wurde. Auch die überstürzte Verschiebung von Langstreckenbombern in die USA ist nebulös. Für London bedeutet sie zumindest vorderhand eine politische Entlastung.

The New York Times: Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.

The Times of India: Not now daal-ing, says MAGA, as Montana governor comes to India to sell pulses

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte is heading a delegation to India to promote agricultural exports. The focus is on selling lentils, peas, and chickpeas to the world's largest consumer of pulses. This trip highlights the growing tension within the Republican party regarding inter [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Vorgetäuschte Verletzungen, geschmierte Schiedsrichter: Eine kleine Kulturgeschichte des Fussballbetrugs

Manchester Citys Vergehen sollen monströs sein. Doch der Premier-League-Klub ist längst nicht der einzige, der nach Strich und Faden beschissen hat.

The New York Times: They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.

What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.

The Times of India: Two killed, Indian among injured after Russian drone hits Turkish cargo ship

A Russian drone struck the MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in two fatalities. Among the crew were three Indian nationals, one of whom sustained injuries and received medical care. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that the ship's captain was kille [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Geschwindigkeit statt Perfektion: Beim Zusammenschluss von Helvetia und Baloise kann es dem Chef nicht schnell genug gehen

Ein Firmenname verschwindet, zwei Mitglieder der Konzernleitung müssen gehen, Tausende Stellen gehen verloren: CEO Fabian Rupprecht hat in nur eineinhalb Jahren die Fusion der beiden Versicherungen umgesetzt – und Fehler in Kauf genommen.

The New York Times: Alejandro G. Iñárritu Knows That ‘Digger’ Is Polarizing. That’s the Point.

Alejandro G. Iñárritu knows that “Digger” is polarizing. “I prefer that to the lukewarm reception,” he says of the climate-change satire with Tom Cruise.

The Times of India: In 2009, Google’s Eric Schmidt bought a ship; by 2022, it mapped 1.3m sq km of seafloor

In 2009, Eric and Wendy Schmidt took a significant step in marine conservation by acquiring a fisheries protection vessel, rebranding it as Falkor. This vessel became a hub for oceanographic research and exploration, hosting over 1,000 scientists and charting more than 1.3 millio [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sie nennen Frankreich eine «Kolonialmacht» und wollen lieber allein sein auf ihrer Insel

Korsika könnte bald autonom werden. Doch unter jungen Nationalisten wachsen Zweifel, ob ein bereits ausgehandelter Kompromiss der richtige Weg ist. Einige wollen weiter gehen – notfalls auch mit Gewalt.

The New York Times: ‘Digger’ Review: Even Tom Cruise Can’t Save This Strained Satire

Though mightily he does try. The star brings his usual high energy to the role of a Texas oil tycoon in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ponderous climate comedy.

The Times of India: Probe sex assault case against Nagina MP Azad, court directs Delhi cops

A Delhi court has ordered the completion of an inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against Chandrashekhar Azad. The complainant accused Azad of raping her under the pretext of marriage and claimed the police did not register an FIR. The police sought additional time for the i [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sánchez wagt die Flucht nach vorn – die Wahl in Spanien wird zum Plebiszit über den bedrängten Regierungschef

Der Sozialist löst das Parlament auf und setzt Wahlen für den 29. November an. Das Thema Wohnungskrise kommt ihm zupass. Doch der Vorsprung der Opposition ist grösser denn je.

The New York Times: High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.

Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.

The Times of India: Woman declares Rs 67.4L ancestral jewellery in ITR; gets notice, she wins in ITAT

The assessment threw up two separate issues. The first concerned jewellery worth Rs 67,39,949 that the woman had disclosed in Schedule AL of her income tax return. The tribunal also examined whether the Rs 12 lakh paid to the HUF represented a genuine brokerage expense when the s [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: KOMMENTAR - Wohnungskrise in Spanien: Die sozialistische Regierung scheitert kläglich

Zwei Dekrete sollten im Eilverfahren Spaniens Wohnungsnot entschärfen. Doch Pedro Sánchez bekommt für seine unausgereiften Ideen keine Mehrheit. Zu Recht. Seine Regierung ist an ihrem Ende angelangt.

The New York Times: The Campaign for Ohio’s Next Governor May Be the Ugliest in the Country

The candidates for Ohio governor have significant policy differences, but the campaign ads have been strikingly personal, with exaggerated portrayals of one candidate as a con artist and the other as a drunk.

The Times of India: 'Judicial impropriety': Ex-CJI Gavai on SC judge Bhuyan's remarks criticising SIR

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan raised concerns regarding the deletion of voters through special intensive revision, facing criticism from former CJI BR Gavai. While Bhuyan emphasized that disenfranchising citizens violates constitutional rights, Gavai expressed reservations about commentin [...]

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: PODCAST «NZZ AKZENT» - Wohnungsnot in Spanien: Das Drama um Maricarmen bringt die Regierung ins Wanken

Eine Protestwelle, die weiterhin das ganze Land erfasst, gescheiterte Massnahmenpakete und eine Regierung, die sich vielleicht nicht mehr lange halten kann. Die Wohnungsnot stürzt Spanien in eine gesellschaftliche und politische Krise.

The New York Times: Democrats Expect Record Number of Women in Party in House After Midterm Elections

Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.

The Times of India: Rajya Sabha polls: 8 fresh BJP faces for UP, Hardeep Puri among 2 ministers dropped

BJP has chosen not to renominate Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma for Rajya Sabha. This decision raises speculation about a possible reshuffle of the council of ministers by PM Narendra Modi. Since several ministers have been given organization roles, it indicates [...]


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