The people of 17 October

The Ministry of National Defense of China announces that Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China He Weidong, Director of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission Miao Hua and seven other generals were expelled from the party and the military following charges of corruption against them.

Crime & Justice · 17 Oct · with Miao Hua

Alaska governor Mike Dunleavy requests federal disaster assistance, as flooding in remote villages forces over 2,000 to potentially face a prolonged evacuation longer than 18 months, caused by the remnants of Halong.

Disasters · 17 Oct

The Portuguese parliament approves a ban on face veils for "gender or religious" reasons and making it punishable by up to €2,000. The bill, promoted by right-wing party Chega, is passed to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for review.

Crime & Justice · 17 Oct

A 24-year-old man from Syria, living in Sweden at the time, is identified as the main perpetrator who assassinated anti-Islam activist Salwan Momika.

Crime & Justice · 17 Oct

Mongolian prime minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar is ousted by the State Great Khural after four months in power.

Politics · 17 Oct