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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is attacking Ukraine's data centres in an effort to target 'ordinary life'. The claim suggests strikes on digital infrastructure are disrupting everyday services for civilians, beyond traditional military targets. Based on the available headline, there is little further detail about the extent of the damage, which facilities were hit, or how services have been affected.
- 2Opinion: Why Does Trump Think He Can Act Like a King?▼Opinion | Why Does Trump Think He Can Act Like a King?
A New York Times opinion column argues that Donald Trump is governing as if he were above the limits that constrain ordinary presidents, adopting what the writer describes as a kinglike approach to power. The piece reflects ongoing debate over Trump's assertions of expansive executive authority and critics' concerns about constitutional checks and balances.
- 3Trump's crypto promise leaves investors with heavy losses●Trump’s broken promise on crypto: a gold mine for his empire, multimillion-dollar losses for investors
Media report that Donald Trump's promises around cryptocurrency have benefited his own business empire while ordinary investors have suffered multimillion-dollar losses. The reporting links Trump-family crypto ventures to returns for the president and his associates, contrasted with steep declines for outside backers, fuelling criticism of conflicts of interest at the highest level of US politics.
- 4Trump Calls Economy's Woes a 'Public Relations' Problem●Trump Says Economy Has 'Public Relations' Problem Amid High Prices and Slow Hiring https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/bu
President Donald Trump said the US economy's weakness is a 'public relations' problem, despite high prices and slow hiring continuing to weigh on Americans. His comments come ahead of the midterm elections, with inflation and a soft labor market posing political risks. Critics are seizing on the remark as out of touch with the financial pressures facing ordinary households.
- 5Nigeria's 'Ordinary President' Demands Demolition Notice From FCT Official▼72 HOURS OR YEARS AGO? Ordinary President Demands Demolition Notice From FCT Official
Ahmed Isah, known as the Ordinary President of the human rights radio programme Brekete Family, has publicly pressed an official of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration to produce a demolition notice, questioning whether affected residents in Abuja were given the required 72 hours' notice or none at all. The confrontation has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating enforcement of due process in property demolitions across the capital.
- 6Zelensky accuses Putin of ordering strikes on civilian targets●Zelensky says Putin orders Russian military to target civilian infrastructure #Ukraine Zelensky says Putin orders Rus...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to target civilian infrastructure. The accusation highlights the ongoing toll of Russia's invasion on Ukrainian cities, energy systems and ordinary residents, and adds to Western debates over military support and sanctions as the war continues.
- 7Why voters are rejecting the 'strong' Trump economy●Opinion | Why voters are rejecting the ‘strong’ Trump economy
A Washington Post opinion piece argues that despite headline economic figures presented as strong during Donald Trump's presidency, voters are not buying the message. The column explores the disconnect between official economic optimism and how ordinary Americans actually feel about prices, wages and their financial situation, suggesting that perception of the economy at the kitchen-table level matters more than the data in shaping voter attitudes.
- 8Americans' View of the Economy Hits a New Low▼As Trump Tries to Sell His Economy, Americans’ View of It Hits a New Low
President Trump is actively campaigning on his economic record, but public confidence in the economy has dropped to a new low. Polling and coverage highlight a widening gap between the White House's messaging on jobs, prices and growth, and how ordinary Americans actually rate their financial situation, making the economy a growing political liability.
- 9Assessing Lula da Silva's Third Term Record▼The Social and Economic Record of Lula da Silva’s Third Term
Analysts are taking stock of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's third term, examining its social and economic outcomes. The review weighs gains in social policy and poverty reduction against questions over fiscal management, growth and inequality, offering a mixed picture of how the veteran leader's return to office has performed so far.
- 10Trump's Iran war is costing thousands, report claims▼Trump’s Iran war is costing you thousands of dollars
People's World argues that US military action against Iran under President Trump is imposing thousands of dollars in costs on ordinary Americans. The article frames the war as an economic burden on households, linking military spending to strains on personal finances, and is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the conflict's price tag.
- 11Al Gore joins Riverside Church event to launch Climate Week in New York●Riverside Church, the Climate School, the Center for Earth Ethics, and Al Gore kickstart Climate Week with an event dedicated to mobilizing public climate action
Riverside Church, Columbia University's Climate School and the Center for Earth Ethics have opened Climate Week alongside former Vice President Al Gore with an event focused on mobilizing public action on climate change. The gathering brought together faith, academic and advocacy voices to rally ordinary citizens ahead of the week's broader climate programming in New York City.