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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.
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Piastri Drops to 13th After Mexican GP Collision Penalty
Oscar Piastri’s seventh-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix vanished after stewards handed him a 10-second penalty for his collision with Arvid Lindblad. ...
Haas Replaces Ocon With Hirakawa for Rest of Mexico GP Weekend
Haas has dropped Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend, handing reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa his Formula 1 race debut.
Old Video Falsely Tied To Europe-Inspired Montreal Protests
A video shared on Facebook, Instagram and X as proof of French-style protest violence in Montreal was actually filmed in November 2024 at a demonstration against a NATO conference. Recent Montreal protests inspired by France have stayed small and largely calm.
Luxury Cruise Suites Reach $25,000 a Night on New Ships
Cruise operators are expanding high-end offerings as affluent travelers seek more space and specialized service. Regent’s top suite on a ship due to debut in December will cost $25,000 per night, while industry orders point to further growth in luxury and expedition vessels.
Snake rattled rolls away: How dwarf reed snakes escape
Researchers at Toho University filmed dwarf reed snakes rolling away at almost 9mph, roughly four times their normal slithering speed. The study explains how the small reptiles keep their heads pointed forward and navigate a narrow track while performing the escape manoeuvre. The findings were published in Current Biology.
Birdman copper plate 700-year-old may depict woman warrior
A copper plate from Etowah, now held by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, shows a bird-costumed figure carrying a severed head and a club or mace. Researchers Billie Follensbee and Katie Buford argue that prominent right breasts and a slender body challenge the long-standing assumption that the figure was a male warrior. The artifact may also reflect gender-variant roles in Indigenous society.
Mauritius Curfew Follows Unrest After Woman Is Shot by Officer
Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew after a woman was shot by police and unrest spread across the island. The shooting officer was arrested, while officials reported road blockages, vandalised public infrastructure and school closures. Police said traffic was moving again by Wednesday morning, and the cabinet was due to meet to assess the situation as water shortages were expected to persist until December.
Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% as 68,000 Jobs Disappear
Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September, extending the labour market’s decline for a second month. The unemployment rate rose to 6.5 per cent from 6.4 per cent, while public-sector cuts drove much of the fall. Alberta added jobs, but economists say trade tensions and higher interest rates continue to weigh on activity.
Carney Heat Pump Rebate Offers Up to $10,000 for Homeowners
Canada is launching a $2-billion heat pump rebate program for homeowners replacing broken or aging heating systems. Rebates will reach up to $10,000 for households below their province’s median after-tax income and up to $2,000 for those above it. The program is expected to start early next year and could cover up to 820,000 homeowners over eight years.
Brazil Heads to Runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro Leads Lula in First Round
Brazil’s presidential election is heading to a runoff after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva but fell short of an outright win. With 99.9% of votes counted, Bolsonaro had 47% and Lula 45.1%. The candidates are set to face each other again on October 25, with the vote also producing gains for right-wing politicians in Congress and state races.
Political killings have left South Africa with 42 dead in less than a year, report says
Forty-two people have been murdered in politically linked attacks in South Africa in less than a year, according to reporting cited by News24. The toll
South Africa summons US envoy Bozell again over public criticism
PRETORIA — South Africa has summoned US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III again after he spent the past week publicly accusing the government of ignoring
South Africa’s election board rejects DA challenge over party lists, warning of disruption
South Africa’s election commission has dismissed the Democratic Alliance’s challenge over party candidate lists, saying the case has no merit and could disru...
Suspended South African police general faces new firearm charge as custody woes mount
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadack Sibiya is facing fresh legal pressure after prosecutors added a firearm-related charge while he remains...
Woman Shot Dead on Way to Work in South Africa’s Tembisa as Violence Surge Continues
A 23-year-old woman was killed by gunfire in Tembisa early Monday morning, shot while heading to her job in what authorities initially classified as a
South Africa’s EFF Leader Wins Court Fight to Challenge Firearm Conviction
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, has secured a major legal victory that keeps his five-year prison sentence in limbo....
Suspended South African police general denies rape allegation, says sex with 18-year-old was consensual
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has denied raping an 18-year-old woman at a Sandton hotel, with his lawyer telling court...
South Africa parliament committee seeks more time to finish police corruption probe
Cape Town’s parliament committee investigating corruption and criminal infiltration in law enforcement wants more time. The Ad Hoc Committee on SAPS has aske...
South Africa fires pensions agency chief over procurement scandal tied to ‘ghost’ office deal
South Africa’s finance minister has fired Kedibone Madiehe as chief executive of the Government Pensions Administration Agency, ending her tenure after a dis...
South African Court Convicts Man of Murdering Pregnant Teacher in High-Profile Johannesburg Case
A Johannesburg court found Bafana Mahungela guilty Friday of murdering Kirsten Kluyts, a pregnant high school instructor killed during an athletic event in S...