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Netflix offices searched by tax fraud investigators, says source

5Nov

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Netflix offices searched by tax fraud investigators, says source

By Florence Loeve and Sudip Kar-Gupta, Reuters A pedestrian walks past the Paris offices of the Netflix streaming company at Square Edouard VII in Paris. Photo: AFP Simultaneous raids by French, Dutch authorities Probe follows 2022 tax settlement in Italy Netflix declines to comment Investigators searched the offices of US streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud laundering, a French judicial source said on Tuesday. The French investigation, carried out by the PNF, a special financial crime prosecution unit notorious for pursuing high-stakes white-collar probes that often involve large international companies, was opened in November 2022. Representatives for Netflix in France and the Netherlands did not immediate...

Conor McGregor: Woman alleges MMA fighter ‘in effect raped her’ in hotel penthouse, judge tells civil case jury | World News

5Nov

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Conor McGregor: Woman alleges MMA fighter ‘in effect raped her’ in hotel penthouse, judge tells civil case jury | World News

Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor "in effect raped" a woman who suffered a "violent and vicious assault" at his hands, jurors at Dublin's High Court have been told.The woman is claiming civil damages against the Irish fighter and another man, James Lawrence, alleging they sexually assaulted her in December 2018.As a jury was sworn in on Tuesday, Justice Alexander Owens told them it is alleged that the men had "in effect raped her".But lawyers for the fighter, nicknamed "notorious", accused her of attempted "extortion".McGregor and the plaintiff knew each other, had mutual friends, and had occasionally been in contact on social media, John Gordon SC, the woman's lawyer, said.She "was no angel", Mr Gordon said, and after going out with friends in the city on the night of ...

US election: FBI warns against two fake videos as officials combat election disinformation

5Nov

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US election: FBI warns against two fake videos as officials combat election disinformation

Officials expect will intensify as US voters head to the polls on Election Day. Photo: LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP The FBI has warned Americans about two new fake videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud, the latest in a string of disinformation that officials expect will intensify as voters head to the polls on Election Day and in the weeks afterward. One fabricated video purporting to be from the federal law enforcement agency falsely cited a high terror threat and urged Americans to "vote remotely," while another video includes a fake press release alleging to be from the agency and alleging rigged voting among inmates in five prisons. Both are "not authentic," the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement, "Attempts to deceive the public with false content about FBI thr...

Canada Post, union still at odds as strike looms. What are the sticking points? – National

5Nov

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Canada Post, union still at odds as strike looms. What are the sticking points? – National

Canada Post and its workers’ union remain at odds in their labour negotiations as a potential strike looms, threatening to disrupt mail service for millions of Canadians. Canada Post told Global News in an emailed statement Monday night that weekend talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) were “unfortunately less productive” than the Crown corporation had hoped for.The union is in a legal strike position as of Sunday after a cooling-off period in the contract talks ended the day before, but has yet to issue a strike notice.“At this time, neither party has provided notice (minimum 72 hours) of their intent to start a labour disruption,” said Lisa Liu, a Canada Post spokesperson.While both parties are still negotiating, the union said Monday that “if there is no real movement ...

Secure a £1 Oodie wearable blanket this Black Friday or shop half price sitewide now

5Nov

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Secure a £1 Oodie wearable blanket this Black Friday or shop half price sitewide now

Oodie’s Black Friday deals are always a highlight, showcasing their super cosy wearable blankets ahead of the festive season so you can get a jump start on the all-important Christmas shopping. This year, Oodie’s contribution to the Black Friday bonanza is looking better than ever and shoppers will be able to treat themselves and their loved ones to an all black Oodie Black Friday special, for just £1. Lord knows, you can’t even buy a chocolate bar for £1, these days. The Oodie original white-lined black Oodie is also on sale now for £32.50, was £65.If this is your first foray with Oodie and all its comfy clothes and accessories, then this will be your chance to dive into their incredibly inviting line-up.The brand’s wearable blankets are our favourite snuggly winter accessory and will mak...

TikTok star Bella Bradford, 24, announces death from cancer in final video message | World News

5Nov

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TikTok star Bella Bradford, 24, announces death from cancer in final video message | World News

A TikTok star has announced her death from cancer in a poignant pre-recorded video.Bella Bradford, 24, created a final goodbye for her followers on the social media platform after months of sharing details of life as a young woman living with a rare form of the disease."I'm really sad to be making this video," she said. "As we all know, I have terminal cancer and unfortunately my life has, by now, come to an end, and I've passed away."The video was a final "Get Ready With Me" post, often used by influencers to share fashion and beauty content. Image: Bella shared fashion and beauty updates, as well as details of her cancer treatment. Pic: @bellabradford0 Bella told her followers she wanted to do "one final 'Get Ready With M...

US election live: Americans head to the polls to choose Harris or Trump as next president

5Nov

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US election live: Americans head to the polls to choose Harris or Trump as next president

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Photo: AFP It is election day in the United States, with Americans heading to the polls to choose Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. Opinion polls show the candidates running neck and neck in each of the seven states likely to determine the winner: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In Philadelphia yesterday, Vice President Harris repeated a common message that America was ready to move on from a decade of politics that she said had been driven by fear and division. Trump held his final campaign rally in Grand Rapids in Michigan - just as he did in 2016 and 2020 - and said he would fix all the country's problems and lower taxes. Follow all the latest updates with RNZ's live blog: ...

Canada’s reduced refugee targets ‘wise’ for housing stability: UNHCR – National

5Nov

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Politics

Canada’s reduced refugee targets ‘wise’ for housing stability: UNHCR – National

It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers, the head of the UN refugee agency said during a visit to Ottawa this week. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of cabinet Monday in Ottawa where the Liberal government pledged $50.4 million in to the agencyHis visit comes a little more than a week after the federal government announced plans to cut overall immigration levels by 20 per cent for 2025 — a cut that includes refugees and protected persons.The government cited pressures on available housing as one of the reasons for the new policy.Grandi says Canada remains a global leader in resettlement, but sa...

"Once the script is ready…": Shahid Kapoor on potential sequel on `Farzi`

5Nov

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Entertainment, Movies

"Once the script is ready…": Shahid Kapoor on potential sequel on `Farzi`

Shahid Kapoor attended a special screening of `Citadel: Honey Bunny` on Monday, where he shared some light-hearted updates about the potential sequel to the crime thriller `Farzi`. The show, which became one of the most-watched Indian series of all time, has left fans eagerly awaiting news on Season 2. When asked about `Farzi` Season 2, Shahid playfully responded, "Ask Raj and DK about it!" "But once the script is ready, we will start working on it. These things take time. And yes, as soon as they are ready, we will get on with it," he added. Kapoor also shared his excitement about attending the screening of `Citadel: Honey Bunny`. Speaking about the show, the actor said, "I`m just here to wish everyone all the best. Raj and DK, Varun, Samantha, and Amazon, all the best. The show is lo...

The ‘third scenario’ preoccupying Canada’s government as the U.S. votes – National

5Nov

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Politics

The ‘third scenario’ preoccupying Canada’s government as the U.S. votes – National

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has received multiple briefings on the possibility of prolonged unrest or even violence in the wake of Tuesday’s U.S. election, a senior government source told Global News. It’s the “third scenario” that has been discussed by senior officials, cabinet ministers and the prime minister in the event neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris wins a decisive victory Tuesday night.Just eight years ago, it would’ve seemed remarkable that the Canadian government would be spending time at the most senior levels discussing the possibility of dramatic instability following a U.S. presidential election – be it widespread protests, uncertainty around the winner or even political violence.Trump’s victory in 2016 – and the chaos of the following years, culminating in the attack...