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Donald Trump climbs into garbage truck in stunt to call out Biden, Harris – National
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Donald Trump climbs into garbage truck in stunt to call out Biden, Harris – National

Donald Trump, no stranger to trash talk, climbed into a garbage truck decked out with his campaign decals Wednesday, an apparent response to President Joe Biden appearing to call his supporters “garbage” earlier this week. The day-before-Halloween cosplay took place during a campaign stop in Wisconsin. Trump departed his private plane in Green Bay and, donning a bright orange safety vest, shakily climbed into the sanitation vehicle, which was labelled with Trump’s “Make America Great Again!” slogan.Speaking to press who had gathered at the photo op, Trump asked, “How do you like my garbage truck?” adding that it was “in honour of Kamala (Harris) and Joe Biden.”He proceeded to say the president “should be ashamed of himself.” Republican presidential nominee and forme...
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US election live: Fears of voter intimidation in hotly contested state
31Oct By No Comments
World News

US election live: Fears of voter intimidation in hotly contested state

With just days left before polls close in the United States presidential election, the race is expected to come down to just seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, where the result is on a knife edge, undercover police and extra security are being called in amid fears of voter intimidation from pro-Donald Trump activists. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is due in court on Friday (NZT) over his multimillion-dollar giveaway to swing voters. Follow all the action from the US presidential election with RNZ's liveblog: Source link
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U.S. election: How to watch and what to know about Harris-Trump race – National
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

U.S. election: How to watch and what to know about Harris-Trump race – National

The U.S. election is fast approaching, and Canadians are eager to understand the implications of the race between U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Global News has been covering the campaign and the policy platforms of both candidates and will be live on election night as results pour in.Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s historic election.Starting at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific on Election Day (Nov. 5), Global News: America Votes will provide a distinctly Canadian perspective on the U.S. election results. Story continues below advertisement Global National anchor Dawna Friesen will host the national live stream event from Washington, D.C., which can be viewed on multiple online platforms, including GlobalNews.ca, YouTube, t...
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The ten deadliest weather events of the last 20 years and how they were fuelled by climate change | Science, Climate & Tech News
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

The ten deadliest weather events of the last 20 years and how they were fuelled by climate change | Science, Climate & Tech News

Climate change caused by humans fuelled all the ten deadliest weather events of the last two decades, analysis has found.The ferocious cyclones, heatwaves, drought and flooding, including in Europe, have killed more than 570,000 people. All were all made more intense and more likely in a hotter atmosphere, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group at Imperial College London said as it marked its 10th anniversary.Its research shows how scientists can detect the "fingerprint of climate change" in complex weather events - such as the recent deadly flooding in Spain."Climate change isn't a distant threat," said Dr Friederike Otto, co-founder and lead of World Weather Attribution. "This study should be an eye-opener for political leaders hanging on to fossil fuels that heat the planet and destr...
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Quebec suspending 2 major immigration programs starting in 2025
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Quebec suspending 2 major immigration programs starting in 2025

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government is tightening controls on immigration by suspending two major programs that are pathways to citizenship beginning in 2025. Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge announced the upcoming moratorium on social media late Wednesday, saying the province wants to “better regulate” the arrival of newcomers to Quebec.The government under Premier François Legault will temporarily freeze two key programs that lead to a Quebec Selection Certificate, which allows immigrants to eventually apply for permanent Canadian residency. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivere...
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Dozens of stolen supercars smuggled abroad are returned to UK | UK News
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Dozens of stolen supercars smuggled abroad are returned to UK | UK News

Thirty supercars stolen and illegally exported to Thailand have been returned to the UK after an eight-year investigation.A total of 35 high-end vehicles - including Range Rovers, Porsches, Mercedes, BMWs, and Lamborghinis - were taken, with a combined value of £6.5m, according to the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaCVIS). They were obtained fraudulently on finance contracts from car dealerships across England in 2016 and 2017 before being shipped to Thailand, the agency said.After an eight-year investigation led by NaCVIS, with the help of the Met Police, National Crime Agency, and the British and Thai embassies, multiple arrest warrants were executed and 30 of the cars were tracked down and seized in Bangkok. Image: Thai autho...
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Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed come forward
31Oct By No Comments
World News

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed come forward

By Catarina Demony, Reuters Mohamed Al Fayed, pictured in 2009. Photo: AFP / Ben Stansall Lawyer calls it "industrial scale abuse" Abuse alleged at Harrods and other parts of business empire Harrods has apologised, Al Fayed had denied accusations More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual abuse and rape, lawyer Dean Armstrong said on Thursday. A BBC documentary in September revealed Al Fayed, who died last year aged 94, sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods, forced them to have medical screenings and threatened consequences if they tried to complain. "The sheer scale of abuse perpetrated by Al Fayed, and facilitated by those...
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Looting and violence breaks out after Los Angeles Dodgers win baseball’s World Series | US News
31Oct By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Looting and violence breaks out after Los Angeles Dodgers win baseball’s World Series | US News

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won baseball's World Series for the second time in five years but the celebrations were marred by looting and violence.The Dodgers took the title by beating the New York Yankees 4-1 in the best-of-seven final in New York on Wednesday night, US time. But soon after the match ended and jubilant Dodgers fans spilled on to the streets to celebrate, there were reports of a bus being set on fire, shops being looted and fireworks thrown at police in scenes of "absolute chaos" in downtown LA. Image: Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate winning baseball's World Series. Pic: AP At around 10.45pm, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said it received reports of "looting at several stores in the area ...
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US election: Elon Musk due in court as $1 million voter giveaway faces courtroom test
31Oct By No Comments
World News

US election: Elon Musk due in court as $1 million voter giveaway faces courtroom test

By Jack Queen, Reuters Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell with a $1 million cheque during a town hall at the Roxain Theater on 20 October in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / Michael Swensen Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a Friday (NZT) hearing in a prosecutor's lawsuit to block the billionaire's US$1 million-a-day (NZ$1.68m) giveaway to registered swing state voters ahead of the U.S. election on 5 November. The hearing before Judge Angelo Foglietta concerns Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's bid to halt the giveaway less than a week before the tightly contested U.S. presidential election between Republican former president Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Krasner, who championed progressive causes when running for distri...
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Best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2024: Kylie Jenner, Lizzo, Halle Bailey
31Oct By No Comments
Life Style

Best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2024: Kylie Jenner, Lizzo, Halle Bailey

Halloween isn’t even over yet, but it hasn’t stopped plenty of eager celebs from pulling out all the stops with their costumes. And wisely so: waiting until the actual night will probably mean that someone else has already worn a version of whatever you thought was a super original idea. Because — especially in celebrity world — dressing for Hallow’s Eve is almost an Olympic sport. Yes the big day is today, but celebrities from Lizzo to Kylie Jenner Sophie Turner have already stepped out dressed in their scary best before dark. Well actually Turner went more down the sexy route (Trinity from the Matrix) and Lizzo’s costume was more metaphorically scary, as she dressed as a self-branded alternative to weight loss drug Ozempic.Let us explain: the singer was dressed in a giant faux medicine b...
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