- Russian Ka-226 helicopter crashes in Dagestan, killing weapons plant employees The Kyiv Independent
- Wild video shows Russian chopper pilot make baffling choice before deadly crash New York Post
- Russian helicopter breaks in two; struggles mid-air before crashing — video The Times of India
- Russian weapons chiefs killed in helicopter crash The Telegraph
- Watch: Russian chopper breaks into two, then hovers mid-air before fiery crash. Shocking video goes viral The Economic Times
Rom Braslavski’s recalls torture by Palestinians in Gaza – The Jerusalem Post
- Rom Braslavski's recalls torture by Palestinians in Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- Released Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in Gaza captivity BBC
- 'Hamas said no one would fight for us:' Rom Braslavski, Nimrod Cohen first time at Hostages Square The Jerusalem Post
- Rom Braslavski: Newly freed Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in captivity CNN
- In impromptu speech, ex-hostage Rom Braslavski vows to keep fighting to return all captives 'even if it takes 20-30 years' The Times of Israel
DHS head reportedly authorized purchase of 10 engineless Spirit Airlines planes that airline didn’t own
Wall Street Journal reports Kristi Noem arranged purchase to expand deportation flights and for personal travel
The secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, reportedly authorized the purchase of Spirit Airlines jets before discovering the airline didn’t actually own the planes – and that the aircraft lacked engines.
The bizarre anecdote was contained in a Wall Street Journal report released on Friday, which recounted how Noem and Corey Lewandowski – who managed Donald Trump’s first winning presidential campaign – had recently arranged to buy 10 Boeing 737 aircraft from Spirit Airlines. People familiar with the situation told the paper that the two intended to use the jets to expand deportation flights – and for personal travel.
Continue reading...Germany set to approve $3.5 billion defence package with Airbus and others, Bloomberg News reports – Reuters
- Germany set to approve $3.5 billion defence package with Airbus and others, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
- Germany Set to Buy 20 Military Combat Helicopters from Airbus Bloomberg.com
- German rearmament is far too slow — here’s how to take it to warp speed The Times
- Germany is arming itself to the teeth to transform Europe again The Telegraph
- Germany to buy 20 more Airbus helicopters for 1 billion euros, paper shows Reuters
Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine
Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.
Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine
Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.
What Hungary’s Orban did – and didn’t – get from Trump
On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.
‘Unprecedented’ tornado tears through southern Brazil, killing at least six – CNN
Driver livestreams herself on TikTok as she apparently hits and kills man in Chicago
TikTok video shows woman speaking into camera and reacting to a loud thud before she says ‘I just hit somebody’
Authorities are investigating a newly surfaced video that suggests a woman who hit and killed a man while driving in the Chicago suburb of Zion, Illinois, on Monday night was livestreaming on TikTok at the time of the crash.
The video in question was reportedly taken by a user in Zion, and it shows a woman behind the wheel of a car reacting to a loud thud by saying, “Fuck, fuck, fuck … I just hit somebody.”
Continue reading...Protest held over Crowborough asylum seeker military site plan – BBC
- Protest held over Crowborough asylum seeker military site plan BBC
- Housing asylum seekers in military barracks will be hugely expensive – and politically costly The Conversation
- Our town 'says NO' to 600 illegal migrants being housed here for 1st time after ‘no warning’… we’re worried for our kids The Sun
- Political opinion: Mims Davies MP - A Halloween bolt from the blue SussexWorld
- 'The government needs to listen' - Protestors against migrant camp speak out The Argus
Irish football body overwhelmingly backs call for Israel’s ban from UEFA
FAI calls for Israel's immediate suspension over its violation of UEFA's statutes in occupied Palestinian territory.
Trump administration moves to dissolve ban on Abrego Garcia’s removal to deport him to Liberia – abcnews.go.com
- Trump administration moves to dissolve ban on Abrego Garcia's removal to deport him to Liberia abcnews.go.com
- Trump administration says Kilmar Abrego Garcia has received sufficient due process, asks judge to allow deportation to Liberia CBS News
- Founded as a refuge from US racism, Liberia must not help enforce it now Al Jazeera
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia Removal Update: Trump Admin Moves to Dissolve Ban Newsweek
- Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and why is he being accepted by Liberia? - Dubawa Dubawa
43 Genuinely Shocking Things Medical Professionals Discovered When Examining Dead Bodies – BuzzFeed
Irish football chiefs pass vote seeking Uefa ban on Israel from European competition
Republic of Ireland body alleges two statute violations
FAI approved a resolution to submit a formal motion
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has approved a resolution to submit a formal motion to Uefa urging it to ban Israel from European club and international competitions.
The governing body’s resolution – proposed by the Dublin club Bohemians – cited alleged violations by the Israel Football Association (IFA) of two provisions of Uefa statutes. They are its alleged failure to implement and enforce an effective anti-racism policy and the organisation of clubs in occupied Palestinian territories without the consent of the Palestinian FA.
Continue reading...The bipartisan comfort with Islamophobia harms us all
Our research shows Islamophobia is on the rise. That should worry you.
Tanzania police arrest opposition party official after deadly election protests
Chadema party says deputy secretary general arrested and calls election of incumbent president fraudulent
Tanzanian authorities have detained a senior official from the main opposition party, Chadema, amid a spate of arrests in connection to deadly protests during elections last week.
More than 1,000 people were killed by security forces during the demonstrations, according to Chadema and human rights bodies. The Tanzanian government has said these figures were exaggerated but did not give its own figures.
Continue reading...Iran to begin restricting water use in Tehran as drought reaches critical levels – The Times of Israel
- Iran to begin restricting water use in Tehran as drought reaches critical levels The Times of Israel
- Iran plans water cuts for Tehran amid worst drought in decades France 24
- Iran's Severe Water Crisis Prompts Pezeshkian To Raise Possibility Of Evacuating Tehran i24NEWS
- Iran’s Rain Clouds Aren’t Being Stolen: But Its Drought Is Worsening Forbes
- Iran in crisis as major drought forces regime to cut off water to Tehran, consider evacuation New York Post
Watch: Drone footage shows town destroyed by deadly Brazil tornado
At least six people were killed and 437 injured in the twister, authorities said.
Manchester United’s De Ligt secures late draw against Tottenham
Matthijs De Ligt salvages point for United in a frantic finale as both sides miss chance to go second in Premier League.
Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six people – BBC
- Fire at Turkey perfume warehouse kills six people BBC
- A fire at a perfume depot in northwestern Turkey kills 6 people abcnews.go.com
- 6 People Killed, at Least 4 Others Injured in Fire at Perfume Factory People.com
- Terrifying moment massive fire rips through building killing at least 6 people Daily Express
- Fire kills six at Turkish perfume warehouse Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle