Lebanese and Syrians expect no change in Israeli policy after election
Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.
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Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives
Tightly fought election saw record turnout as incumbent mayor ran against her rival Brad Bradford
The mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, promised more rental housing, free school lunches and reduce fares for frequent transit riders after she was elected to a decisive second term as mayor in a wave of support for progressive councillors.
The tightly fought election saw record turnout but Chow ultimately turned in a dominant 13 percentage point win over her rival, Brad Bradford, receiving 54% of the vote compared to his 41%. Many had been expecting a far closer race, given weeks of polling that suggested a dead heat between the pair who presented differing visions for Canada’s largest city.
Continue reading...Zookeeper dies after leopard savagely mauls her inside animal enclosure – New York Post
- Zookeeper dies after leopard savagely mauls her inside animal enclosure New York Post
- Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard BBC
- Zookeeper dies after she was attacked in leopard enclosure, Dutch safari park says CBS News
- Dutch zookeeper dies after leopard attacks her in the animal’s enclosure https://www.nxsmediawire.com/
- Zookeeper of 25 Years Heard Screaming Over Walkie-Talkie as Leopard Attacked Her at Safari Park People.com
Exit polls signal blow for Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel election
Israel's first election since October 7 appears deadlocked, with neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for a majority.
Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war’ in message to religious leaders – AP News
- Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war’ in message to religious leaders AP News
- Pope to Assisi Peace Meeting: 'May we be unarmed instruments of God's peace' Vatican News
- ‘There is no such thing as a holy war’: Pope Leo marks 40 years of Assisi peace meeting EWTN News
- The 'Spirit of Assisi' at 40 National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo to interfaith peace meeting: ‘War can never be waged in the name of God.’ America Magazine
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends brief hunger strike
Lissu, who faces treason charge carrying a possible death sentence, refused food after being denied access to lawyers.
Change to carer’s allowance cliff-edge rule is not enough, victims say
Digital taper system for benefit expected in budget, but those already hit with overpayments will still have to pay
“On the surface it sounds really positive – and I really hope that it is,” says unpaid carer Guy Shahar of the government’s decision to abolish the notorious carer’s allowance cliff edge.
But Shahar is angry that most carers hit with unjust overpayments in the past will still have to repay them, for all the promise of a different future. And he notes that the cliff edge remains in place for four more years, potentially catching out more carers.
Continue reading...Qatar’s Emir and Putin call for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.
Israel election results live: Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs tied in exit polls
High turnout in vote widely described as the most consequential in Israel's history.
RAF Fairford plot ‘coordinated by handler working on behalf of Iran’
Two men charged under National Security Act were directed by handler believed to have been working for Iranian intelligence, court told
A group of men were directed to drive vans loaded with petrol to Fairford RAF base by a handler known as Ali, who police believe was working on behalf of Iran, a court heard on Tuesday.
One of the five men tasked with driving to the base called police in the early hours of 27 September after the handler warned the group about a bomb in the vans, prosecutors told Westminster magistrates court.
Continue reading...Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds – BBC
Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.
Pope’s cancer is a ‘gamechanger’ for papacy, Vatican foreign minister says – Reuters
- Pope's cancer is a 'gamechanger' for papacy, Vatican foreign minister says Reuters
- Pope Leo cleared to make his trip to South America after successful lung cancer surgery CBS News
- Pope Leo's doctors confirm his visit to Latin America two weeks after lung surgery National Catholic Reporter
- Pope's South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery BBC
- Pope’s visit confirmed: ‘I look forward to returning to Latin America’ Vatican News
Israel Election Live Updates: Record Voter Turnout as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot – The New York Times
- Israel Election Live Updates: Record Voter Turnout as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot The New York Times
- Opinion | Four Thoughts About Israel’s Election The New York Times
- High voter turnout for Israel election with two hours until polls due to close BBC
- Netanyahu is locked in a tight race for reelection in Israel. Here's what to know as Israel votes AP News
- Israel 2026 Election Poll Tracker: The Latest Projections Haaretz