What Jared Kushner’s Middle East diplomacy means for Gaza
Jared Kushner, billionaire real-estate scion and son-in-law to the US President, is shaping the future of Gaza.
Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US
Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.
Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine – politico.eu
- Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine politico.eu
- Hegseth tells NATO Ukraine 'firepower' is coming amid Tomahawk missiles speculation NBC News
- Hegseth Warns U.S. Will Impose ‘Costs’ on Russia if Peace Efforts Falter The New York Times
- ‘Firepower’ coming for Ukraine, Hegseth says, but Tomahawks not on agenda at NATO meeting CNN
- Sweden, Estonia, and Finland pledge to increase spending on weapons purchases from US – as it happened The Guardian
‘My vote is my voice’: protesters fight for democracy as Trump casts shadow
Outside the supreme court, protesters invoked the legacy of civil rights giants with a key Voting Rights Act plank at stake
Wearing a T-shirt proclaiming “We won’t Black down”, Wanda Mosley had made the trip from Atlanta. “I had to be here because the Voting Rights Act is on life support,” the 55-year-old explained. “Today the court will synthesise the arguments and decide if they’re going to kill it – or allow it to live.”
Mosley was among a few hundred protesters who gathered in warm October sunshine outside the supreme court on Wednesday. Inside the building, whose facade was obscured by scaffolding, justices were weighing arguments in a case involving Louisiana electoral districts and section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Continue reading...Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds
Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war.
Far-right commentator Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia – The Washington Post
- Far-right commentator Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia The Washington Post
- Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia Reuters
- Candace Owens Loses Legal Fight to Enter Country After Ban For Extremist Views Yahoo
- Candace Owens denied visa to Australia by country’s highest court Politico
- Australia's highest court rejects Candace Owens' visa challenge ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
‘Dark and uncertain reality’: Gaza residents wonder what’s next
Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid explains the difficult decisions facing Palestinians in Gaza amid the ceasefire.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers
A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and 'you can't do that in a nation of laws'.
Hegseth Warns U.S. Will Impose ‘Costs’ on Russia if Peace Efforts Falter – The New York Times
- Hegseth Warns U.S. Will Impose ‘Costs’ on Russia if Peace Efforts Falter The New York Times
- ‘Firepower’ coming for Ukraine, Hegseth says, but Tomahawks not on agenda at NATO meeting CNN
- U.S. pushes Russia to negotiate as Hegseth warns Moscow of ‘costs’ The Washington Post
- Pressure mounts on NATO allies to go all-in on Trump arms scheme for Ukraine politico.eu
- Sweden, Estonia, and Finland pledge to increase spending on weapons purchases from US – as it happened The Guardian
Did Trump make the Gaza ceasefire happen? – vox.com
- Did Trump make the Gaza ceasefire happen? vox.com
- Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace BBC
- A Guide to the Gaza Peace Deal Council on Foreign Relations
- The Take: As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold? Al Jazeera
- Sorry, Donald Trump, but that’s not what I call a peace deal The Independent
UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries
United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate 'unhindered access' for aid deliveries.
Leader of Madagascar’s military coup tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’ – AP News
- Leader of Madagascar’s military coup tells AP he is ‘taking the position of president’ AP News
- Michael Randrianirina: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler? BBC
- Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president Reuters
- Madagascar’s new army ruler to be sworn in as Rajoelina confirms departure Al Jazeera
- Madagascar’s Crisis Takes a Dangerous Turn Foreign Policy
African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president – The Guardian
- African Union suspends Madagascar as military leader set to be sworn in as president The Guardian
- Madagascar’s president rose to power off youth discontent and was taken down by it CNN
- Michael Randrianirina: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler? BBC
- AU suspends Madagascar as military leader to be sworn in as president Al Jazeera
- Gen Z Revolt Fells Another Government The Wall Street Journal
Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties in first Moscow visit
During his first state visit to Moscow, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to ‘redefine’ ties with Russia.
Judge denies bid to block former President Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru
Boluarte, who was removed from office on October 10, faces accusations of corruption and abandoning her office.
Cracked windscreen forces US defence secretary’s plane to land in UK
The Pentagon says Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were travelling back from a Nato meeting, are safe.
Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors – The Guardian
- Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show signs of torture and execution, say doctors The Guardian
- Updates: Israel accused of new war crimes as it kills more Gaza civilians Al Jazeera
- Gaza experts work to identify bodies of 90 Palestinians returned by Israel BBC
- Palestinian bodies bear signs of field executions;Trump conditions $20 billion Argentina bailout on Milei’s reelection; 45,000 health care workers go on strike in U.S. Drop Site News
- Israel releases first batch of Palestinian bodies to Gaza Reuters
Spanish police clash with pro-Palestine protesters in Barcelona
Police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators in Barcelona on Wednesday, detaining several people.
Challenges remain for aid distribution in Gaza City despite ceasefire with Israel
Destruction or ongoing control by Israeli forces means roads to areas worst hit by hunger are virtually impassable
Even if the Rafah crossing from Egypt to Gaza opens on Thursday, NGOs face big challenges distributing supplies to Gaza City and its surroundings in the north, the areas worst hit by hunger, experts say.
Key roads are virtually impassable due to the massive destruction across the devastated territory – or are still controlled by Israeli forces. Any truck that breaks down is likely to be instantly looted.
Continue reading...DNA from discarded straw leads to indictment of murder suspect after 41 years
Richard Bilodeau, 63, charged with two counts of murder in 1984 death of Theresa Fusco, 16, of Long Island
Four decades after prosecutors sent the wrong men to prison for the rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl from Long Island, New York, DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a new suspect.
A Nassau county grand jury on Tuesday indicted Richard Bilodeau, 63, of Center Moriches, on two counts of murder in the death of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who disappeared after leaving her part-time job at a Lynbrook roller-skating rink in November 1984. Her nude body was found weeks after the assault, buried under leaves in a wooded area near the rink.
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