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Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue

1Nov

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Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue

By David Latona and Charlie Devereux, Reuters Locals struggle to clean up after flooding in the town of Massanassa, in Valencia, eastern Spain. Photo: AFP / Jose Jordan Dozens still missing, minister says Convention centre in Valencia used to store bodies Some areas still cut off by floodwaters and mud Firefighters battle to get power supplies back on Spanish rescuers opened a temporary morgue in a convention centre and battled to reach areas still cut off on Friday as the death toll from catastrophic floods rose to 205 people in Europe's worst weather disaster in five decades. In Valencia, the eastern region that bore the brunt of the devastation, at least 202 people have died, regional authorities said. Three have died in Castilla La Mancha and Andalusia. The number of dead is...

New Zealand volcano island owners convicted over eruption that killed 22 people await miscarriage of justice ruling | World News

1Nov

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New Zealand volcano island owners convicted over eruption that killed 22 people await miscarriage of justice ruling | World News

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand convicted over an eruption that killed 22 people are awaiting a ruling on whether they suffered a miscarriage of justice.A judge is considering an appeal from Whakaari Management, which is run by three brothers who own the active volcano Whakaari, also known as White Island. The company was convicted of failing to keep visitors safe following an eruption that killed 22 tourists and local guides in 2019.In March, it was ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines and reparations to the victims of the eruption, who were mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tour.Whakaari Management's case, laid out in a three-day appeal at the High Court in Auckland which ended on Thursday, was that responsibility for the safety of visitor...

US election: Trump suggests Liz Cheney should face firing squad for her foreign policy stance

1Nov

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US election: Trump suggests Liz Cheney should face firing squad for her foreign policy stance

Former Republican senator Liz Cheney. Photo: AFP Cheney says Trump remark shows he would lead as 'tyrant' Trump evokes image of 'nine barrels shooting at her' Cheney has endorsed Trump's rival Kamala Harris Former U.S. lawmaker Liz Cheney says Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's violent comment suggesting she should face a firing squad for her foreign policy stance shows he cannot be entrusted with the White House and would target his enemies in office. Former President Trump, who faces Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election, called Cheney "a very dumb individual" and a "war hawk," noting that she and her father, former Republican vice president Dick Cheney, refused to back his third presidential run. "She's a radical war hawk. Let's put...

Heidi Klum’s E.T. Halloween costume out of this world – National

1Nov

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Heidi Klum’s E.T. Halloween costume out of this world – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing to dress as the stubby alien E.T. for their parties on opposite coasts. While the similar costumes will likely spark “who wore it best” debates that are popular in celebrity magazines, the stars chose different interpretations of the creature from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.(Celebrities didn’t hold back this year — see what others wore for Halloween.)Klum’s husband Tom Kaulitz dressed as E.T., while the model and television personality came as Mrs. E.T. with animatronic eyes, a long neck and a blonde wig. Monáe opted for a stubbier version of the diminutive...

North Korea vows to back Russia until ‘victory’ over Ukraine – as thousands of its troops ‘set to enter combat’ | World News

1Nov

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North Korea vows to back Russia until ‘victory’ over Ukraine – as thousands of its troops ‘set to enter combat’ | World News

North Korea says it will support Russia in its war with Ukraine "until the day of victory" - after the US warned thousands of Pyongyang's troops are set to enter combat in the coming days.North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui hailed Vladimir Putin's "wise leadership" ahead of talks in Moscow on Friday, and insisted that Russia will "achieve a great victory". "We also assure that until the day of victory we will firmly stand alongside our Russian comrades," she added.US secretary of state Antony Blinken has said thousands of North Korean troops are stationed near Ukraine's border and are set to enter combat in the coming days.Mr Blinken said 10,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia, with up to 8,000 in the Kursk border region, and indicated they would be used on the frontline. He ...

Nova Scotia woman fighting chronic illness says health-care system is failing her

1Nov

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Nova Scotia woman fighting chronic illness says health-care system is failing her

A Nova Scotia woman fighting a chronic health condition that was caused by her cancer treatment says the next leader of the provincial government needs to help people who require specialized care. Jennifer Brady has lymphedema and has been locked in a battle with the province over her care.Brady, 46, received surgery to treat her cervical cancer in 2020. The surgery was successful, but it left her with the chronic condition that causes painful tissue swelling.The mother of two says her everyday life is impacted — from the time she can spend with her kids to the hobbies she once loved.“I used to be a runner. I would run every day religiously. I loved it. I can’t do that anymore,” she explained.“Walking my dogs, I really can’t do that anymore. And just everything else I love, including my jo...

Botswana election: BDP leader Mokgweetsi Masisi admits ‘massive’ defeat as voters change government after 58 years | World News

1Nov

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Botswana election: BDP leader Mokgweetsi Masisi admits ‘massive’ defeat as voters change government after 58 years | World News

Botswana is set for its first change of governing party in 58 years after president Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election.Mr Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had held power in the southern African country since independence from Britain in 1966, was in fourth place in the parliamentary elections, after winning three of the 61 seats available. He conceded defeat on Friday morning, before final results were announced, signalling a victory for the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), which had taken 25 seats to that point, needing 31 seats to clinch a majority. Image: Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) presidential candidate Duma Boko voting in the capital, Gaborone. Pic: AP Min...

U.S. election: How Canadians are planning to watch the vote – National

1Nov

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U.S. election: How Canadians are planning to watch the vote – National

Canadians engrossed in the drama of the U.S. presidential election expect to gather in bars and living rooms to watch the votes roll in Tuesday, but many say the usual fanfare of watch parties will be muted by anxiety over the especially combative race. Dustin Herberman of Vaughan, Ont., says he’ll follow the results with his parents, who lean more to the right of the political spectrum than he does. He’s steeling himself for a night of delicate chit-chat meant to avoid squabbles over polarizing candidates Kamala Harris for the Democrats and Republican candidate Donald Trump.“Pretty much it’s just kind of agreed upon by everyone — you don’t push too many buttons during the vote,” he says of the house rules.The 35-year-old Herberman plans to monitor CNN with occasional flips to Canadian net...

US election live: Harris takes stage with J Lo, vows to ‘restore reproductive freedom’

1Nov

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US election live: Harris takes stage with J Lo, vows to ‘restore reproductive freedom’

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are rallying in Nevada and Arizona as the presidential campaign nears its end. In their final events today, Harris spoke in Las Vegas, Nevada at a rally featuring singer Jennifer Lopez, while Trump attended a town hall style event with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in Phoenix, Arizona. Harris vowed to represent all Americans and work with those who disagreed with her - a reference to Trump's calling of political opponents the "enemy from within." Lopez expressed shock at Trump's Puerto Rico comments, referencing her Puerto Rican heritage. The latest big name to endorse Harris is basketball legend LeBron James. In a post on social media, the NBA's all-time leading scorer said "the choice is clear". With just days left before polls clo...

Screening hospitalised patients can help prevent superbug outbreaks in hospitals

1Nov

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Health

Screening hospitalised patients can help prevent superbug outbreaks in hospitals

In a bid to curb the rising superbug outbreaks in hospitals, a new study on Thursday suggested broader screening of all patients, irrespective of their risk. A team of researchers at the Mount Sinai Brooklyn Hospital in the US conducted a study to compare screen results and patient outcomes before and after adopting a broader screening method that includes all patients, and not just high-risk ones. The study focussed on screening protocols for Candida auris -- a dangerous and often drug-resistant fungal pathogen that spreads easily in hospital environments. It was first identified in 2009 and is now found around the world. The results, published in the American Journal of Infection Control, showed that expanding screening helped in the early detection of cases, enabling infection prev...