News round-up Monday, 17 October 2022.

“Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds”

— www.nytimes.com

1. Conclusion of the day's news:

2. Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds

   With elections next month, independents, especially women, are swinging to the G.O.P. despite Democrats’ focus on abortion rights. Disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party.

3. Why Britain's pension funds are at the root of its financial crisis

   As the UK's new finance minister scraps nearly all government tax cut plans, the country is still recovering from shockwaves that left its financial markets shaking, caused by exploding pension funds.

4. Anger and Confidence in the Battle Against Russia"This Is Terrorism, Carried Out by Idiots"

5. State TV journalist who denounced Ukraine war flees Russia

   Marina Ovsyannikova ‘in Europe’ after leaving country with daughter after being placed on wanted list

   Links:

6. Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

7. Why Britain's pension funds are at the root of its financial crisis (lemonde.fr)

8. International - DER SPIEGEL

9. State TV journalist who denounced Ukraine war flees Russia | Russia | The Guardian