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Second Windstorm Threatens B.C. South Coast as 40,000 Remain Without Power
B.C. officials warned of more outages as a second round of strong winds approached the South Coast. About 40,000 customers were still without power Saturday morning after Friday’s storm, while B.C. Ferries cancelled evening sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay and warned more trips could be affected.
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Gadi Eisenkot Gets Six Weeks to Form Israel’s Next Government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will formally task opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government, giving the former military chief up to six weeks to
France Blood Storage Refrigerators Hit by Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks targeting internet-connected refrigerators disrupted three blood and plasma sites in France, raising temperatures in rooms where blood was store...
France Protests Draw 7,000 as Police Block Yellow Vest Rally
Thousands protested across France on Saturday, marking a fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations. Police prevented a banned Yellow Vests gathering near the presidential palace in Paris, while an official reported 7,000 protesters nationwide early in the afternoon.
Israel’s Nuclear Ambiguity Faces Pressure After 60 Years of Denial
Israel and the United States have long avoided formally acknowledging Israel’s nuclear arsenal. That policy faces growing scrutiny as the countries wage war against Iran, a U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement awaits Congress and U.S. lawmakers question what happens if nuclear weapons are used.
Burnham Says Rape Trial Process Should Not Make Victims Feel on Trial
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government should examine how rape trials are conducted after Russell Brand’s convictions. He wants victims not to feel they are on trial, while Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has called for juries to receive guidance on rape myths. Burnham said he would study the case closely.
Santiago Peña Ousted, Placed Under House Arrest in Paraguay
Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña in a unanimous vote, and authorities placed him under house arrest as Pedro Alliana was sworn in. Prosecutors said possible charges were still being determined after the collapse of digital bank ueno triggered a political and financial crisis.
President Santiago Peña Impeached After Bank Collapse
Paraguay’s lawmakers impeached President Santiago Peña after the collapse of Ueno Bank left an estimated three million depositors unable to access savings and pensions. Peña was placed under house arrest, while his deputy, Pedro Alliana, took office as interim president and promised compensation for people affected by the financial crisis.
London Underground Drivers to Stage Eight Strikes Over Work Changes
London Underground drivers will stage eight 24-hour strikes from November 26 through February in a dispute over proposed changes to their working arrangements. The RMT union opposes a voluntary four-day week plan, while Transport for London says drivers would work fewer hours overall and retain a choice of working five days.
US Midterms: 40 of 41 Data Center Measures Face Opposition
Voters in the 2026 US midterm elections opposed or backed limits on data center development in nearly every local ballot contest with results available. The issue also featured in major Democratic wins, as concerns about electricity costs, water use and jobs brought resistance to AI infrastructure into campaigns.
Mississippi Senate Race Too Close to Call as Ballots Are Counted
Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith remained separated by nearly 2,500 votes as counting continued in Mississippi. An estimated 30,000 ballots were still outstanding, while counties faced deadlines to process absentee and provisional ballots.
Lakewood Officer Killed, Three Officers and Bystander Wounded in Bus Shootout
A Lakewood police officer was killed and three officers and a bystander were wounded in a shootout aboard an RTD bus near Wadsworth Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue. Police said officers were trying to apprehend a man suspected in a hit-and-run when he opened fire; officers returned fire, killing him.
Roberts-Smith Collaborated With Firm That Promoted ‘War Crimes’ Supplement
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith appeared in a social media collaboration between his apparel brand and Zero Limits, a supplements company that previously promoted a pre-workout product called “war crimes.” Roberts-Smith is awaiting trial on war crimes charges and has denied the allegations.
New Zealand’s Opportunity Party Could Hold Balance of Power
New Zealand voters are choosing a government amid a tight race between the National and Labour parties. Polls suggest the centrist Opportunity Party, led by first-time political leader Qiulae Wong, could win enough support to influence which bloc governs.
Scientists Identify Possible Cause of Massive Northwest Territories Landslides
A 2018 landslide in Canada’s Northwest Territories moved 18 million cubic meters of earth and blocked the Redstone River. Researchers say thawing beneath permafrost may help explain how the frozen ground broke free, and identified more than 150 other slides that may fit the same category.
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed at North Lincolnshire Poultry Farm
Authorities confirmed bird flu at a commercial poultry farm near Brigg in North Lincolnshire. Defra has ordered a humane cull of all birds on the premises and imposed movement restrictions around the site. The UK health and food safety agencies say risks to the public remain very low, and properly cooked poultry and eggs are safe to eat.
Australia’s Tallow Industry Could Help Cut Diesel Imports
Australia imports 90 per cent of its diesel, and global oil disruption has renewed interest in domestic fuel options. Tallow, much of it currently exported, could supply a proposed renewable fuel refinery in Brisbane as investment in rendering plants grows.
Nicola Zawadzki: Derby mum almost died after 20 years
Nicola Zawadzki says a miscarriage led to long-term codeine use and a 20-year dependence on painkillers. In May 2024, her teenage son found her blue and unresponsive; she spent a month in a coma after severe pancreatitis. She says taking 32 tablets at once had become part of her daily routine before the medical emergency prompted her to stop.
France protests draw 575,000 as unions demand higher wages
France’s Interior Ministry said 575,000 people joined nationwide protests against living costs and wages, while the CGT union put turnout at 1.6 million. The demonstrations included clashes in Paris and Lyon, and authorities reported 448 arrests and 53 injured police officers. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he would meet unions and employers at a social conference on Monday.
Jude Cudmore: Teenager Critically Ill After Brain Tumour Diagnosis
Jude Cudmore, 17, was taken to hospital in Turkey after headaches, vomiting and seizures during a family holiday. Doctors diagnosed an aggressive brain tumour, and he remains critically ill. His family says expired travel insurance leaves them facing a £39,500 bill to bring him back to the UK.
Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years in Kenya Child Deaths
MOMBASA, Kenya — A Kenyan court has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison, a ruling that holds the Good News International Church founder