Thailand’s former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away "peacefully" on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges US to broaden Russian oil sanctions and seeks long-range missiles – AP News
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- Ukraine allies pledge to 'take Russian oil and gas off global market' BBC
- ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’: Europe’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ vows to increase economic pressure on Russia CNN
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy urges US to expand Russia oil sanctions The Guardian
- Zelenskyy meets European partners to discuss arming Ukraine with more missiles, depriving Putin of more money CBS News
Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand's current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
Homemade chilli paste products linked to cluster of rat poisoning cases in south-east Queensland
Queensland Health has issued an alert for people to be aware of the products they warn could still be circulating in the Logan community
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Health authorities have identified homemade chilli paste products as the source of a cluster of rat poisoning cases in south-east Queensland.
Five people from the same geographic area presented to hospitals earlier in October with symptoms consistent with being exposed to brodifacoum, the active ingredient in rat poison.
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Britney Spears said she was used. Kevin Federline says she needs help
Decades later, the pop star's very public unravelling is back in the limelight - but what exactly happened and why depends on who is doing the retelling.
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.
Cutting cash Isa limit will not boost stock market, MPs warn Rachel Reeves
Treasury committee says move in November budget could push up mortgage rates instead
Cutting the annual cash Isa allowance will not encourage many savers to switch to shares but could push up mortgage costs, MPs have warned the chancellor.
Adults can put up to £20,000 a year in a tax-free Isa and spread the money between cash and stock market investments as they choose. In the 2023-24 tax year, 66% of all contributions went into cash savings.
Continue reading...Trump administration investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.
Tropical Storm Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane: Latest forecast – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion
Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this month
Lithuania closed its two biggest airports on Friday and shut crossings on its border with Belarus after helium weather balloons drifted into its territory, the third such occurrence in the Baltic state this month.
European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and other air incursions, including at airports in Copenhagen, Munich and the Baltic region.
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- West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks Reuters
- Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler BBC
- West Bank olives and Russian drone attacks: photos of the day – Thursday The Guardian
- As the West Bank olive harvest begins, settlers attack Palestinians while the IDF watches Haaretz
Suspected drug kingpin caught after audacious escape from house arrest
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled.
Suspected drug kingpin caught after audacious escape from house arrest
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled.
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report
Study finds that rates soar to 90 percent in some regions as humanitarian crises compound childhood exploitation.
Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army – The Washington Post
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- DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army The New York Times
- Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds The Guardian
- DNA reveals hidden killer of Napoleon’s troops in Russia DW
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Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country's territory.
Tennessee man’s heart still active nearly two minutes after execution, lawyer says
Allegation raises further questions about death of Byron Black in execution lawyer says was ‘100% botched’
A man executed on Tennessee death row showed signs of “sustained cardiac activity” for nearly two minutes after he was pronounced dead, his attorney said in court on Friday.
The allegation raises further questions about how the death of Byron Black unfolded and will increase scrutiny on capital punishment in Tennessee.
Continue reading...Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds
Analysis of DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave suggests soldiers had paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever
When Napoleon ordered his army to retreat from Russia in October 1812, disaster ensued. Starving, cold, exhausted and struggling with sickness, an estimated 300,000 soldiers died.
Researchers now say they have identified two unexpected diseases among soldiers who died in the retreat – paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever – which provide fresh insights into their plight.
Continue reading...Trump officials to send election observers to California and New Jersey
Justice department targets two Democratic states holding off-year elections after requests from state Republicans
The Department of Justice is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from state Republican parties.
The department announced it was planning to monitor polling sites in Passaic county, New Jersey, and five counties in southern and central California: Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside and Fresno. The goal, according to the department, is “to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law”.
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