Trump threatens to cut ‘Democratic agencies’ amid government shutdown
The US presidents meets with the White House budget director as the shutdown continues into a second day, amid impasse.
UN warns of potential ‘ethnically driven’ atrocities in Sudan’s el-Fasher
United Nations says more than 90 people were killed in paramilitary attacks on the city over 10 days last month.
The US military’s MAGA makeover
The US military is getting a MAGA makeover and a heavy dose of Christian nationalism.
Iran may release hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees into Iraq and Turkey
Tehran considers move as part of multi-pronged offensive after bombing of nuclear sites and restoration of sanctions
Iran is considering releasing hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees across its western borders with Iraq and Turkey. It would be part of what officials describe as a necessarily more offensive and unpredictable strategy in the wake of the bombing of its nuclear sites and the European reimposition of UN sanctions.
The multi-pronged offensive includes expansion of its missile programme, strengthening air defences, suspending cooperation with the UN weapons inspectorate and on 18 October blocking the establishment of a UN committee to oversee the administration of the reimposed sanctions. Officials remain opposed to reopening talks with the US, believing the talks would fail.
Continue reading...Iran must move its capital from Tehran, says president as water crisis worsens
Masoud Pezeshkian says subsidence is also ‘a disaster’ in city of 10 million, which consumes quarter of Iran’s water
Iran’s president has claimed Iran has no choice but to move its capital from Tehran to the south of the country due to the city’s over-expansion, the lack of adequate water supplies and the growing threat of subsidence.
Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that he had raised the proposal with the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, last year. He admitted it had received a lot of criticism, but argued that the accumulating resource crises were so deep that Iran now had an obligation to shift the capital, and no choice but to do so.
Continue reading...Death toll rises to 3 in Morocco with more protests expected
Moroccan leader says he is open to a dialogue to end youth-led protests against alleged corruption.
First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
Eiffel Tower closes amid nationwide strikes in France – CBS News
- Eiffel Tower closes amid nationwide strikes in France CBS News
- Thousands protest in France against spending cuts Reuters
- Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- French unions strike, demand end to austerity and Macron’s spending cuts Al Jazeera
- Protests resume in France as thousands take to streets against spending cuts, Eiffel Tower closed Hindustan Times
Tesla sales jump as buyers scramble before EV tax credit expires
Analysts expect sales by the electric automaker to slump in the months ahead.
UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax
Exclusive: Temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likely
The EU and Britain are poised to agree a deal sparing British businesses from a carbon border tax being introduced in 2026, with officials targeting late spring for the next EU-UK summit.
The EU is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 1 January targeting imports produced using carbon-intensive methods, such as steel, glass and fertiliser.
Continue reading...Turkish boats set sail in solidarity with Gaza flotilla
Dozens of Turkish boats were seen sailing with Palestinian flags off the coast of Hatay in the south of the country.
Judge denies Kilmar Ábrego García’s bid for asylum in the US
Ábrego, who was deported to El Salvador in March before being returned to the US, has 30 days to appeal ruling
An immigration judge in Baltimore has denied Kilmar Ábrego García’s bid for asylum on Thursday, but he has 30 days to appeal.
Ábrego’s case has drawn national attention since the 30-year-old was wrongfully deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador in March. The Salvadorian national has an American wife and children and has lived in Maryland for years, but he originally immigrated to the US without proper documentation as a teenager.
Continue reading...Intercepted Gaza flotilla boats arrive at Israel’s Ashdod port
Several boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Israel’s Ashdod port on Thursday flying Palestinian flags.
Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC
Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.
Two dead in attack at UK synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect shot dead – Reuters
- Two dead in attack at UK synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect shot dead Reuters
- Two Jewish people killed in Manchester synagogue attack as police declare terrorist incident BBC
- Knife attack alarms UK Jews already dealing with rising antisemitism Reuters
- Live Updates: British Police Say Deadly Attack Outside Synagogue Was Terrorism The New York Times
- British police say deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a terrorist attack Yahoo
Millions of Australians eligible for 5% first home buyers scheme may be unable to afford repayment
Greens and experts argue policies that let first home buyers spend more than usual only creates more expensive housing – without lifting the proportion of homeowners
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Millions of Australians eligible to take up the federal government’s new 5% deposit scheme could be unable to afford mortgage repayments, new analysis has shown.
Data compiled by the Parliamentary Library and commissioned by the Greens shows of the 3.8 million Australians in the top 10 most common professions in Australia, the vast majority would be unable to afford mortgage repayments on the median Australian home without falling into housing stress.
Continue reading...How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla – Al Jazeera
- How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla Al Jazeera
- Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla BBC
- Gaza flotilla activists' boats intercepted by Israeli forces dozens of miles from Gaza coast CBS News
- Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships Reuters
- Meloni feels the squeeze to get tough on Israel after flotilla seizure politico.eu
Renowned chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died.
Will Europe use Russian assets to fund Ukraine? Could Moscow hit back?
Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the 'reparations plan' for Ukraine.
Global protests against Israel’s intercepton of Gaza flotilla
Protesters in cities around the world have condemned Israel's interception of the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.