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Ben Stokes’ home burgled by masked gang while wife and children inside

30Oct

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Ben Stokes’ home burgled by masked gang while wife and children inside

England's test cricket captain Ben Stokes. Photo: PHOTOSPORT England's test cricket captain Ben Stokes said his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home. Stokes was in Pakistan at the time with the England team. APPEAL On the evening of Thursday 17th October a number of masked people burgled my home in the Castle Eden area in the North East. They escaped with jewellery, other valuables and a good deal of personal items. Many of those items have real sentimental value for me and my…— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) October 30, 2024 The New Zealand-born player posted on social media pictures of the missing items, which included the OBE he received in 2020. "By far the worst thing about this crime is that it was carried out while my wife and two young child...

China ‘pre-positioning’ in U.S. networks for a potential conflict: Canadian agency – National

30Oct

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China ‘pre-positioning’ in U.S. networks for a potential conflict: Canadian agency – National

Beijing-linked hackers are “very likely” finding their way into U.S. critical infrastructure networks to “pre-position” for a potential conflict with America, according to Canada’s cyber intelligence agency. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) said the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is likely integrating cyber operations into its military planning “to gain an advantage … in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the U.S.” The “pre-positioning” refers to gaining access to networks in order to exploit them if the need arises.Because of Canada’s connection to critical infrastructure networks in the U.S. — such as the transportation, energy and telecommunications sectors — CSE warned in their annual cyber threat report that the alleged compromises are a threat to Canada, to...

How Ella Emhoff became New York’s fashion it girl

30Oct

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How Ella Emhoff became New York’s fashion it girl

It was effortlessly cool, made even more so when it was later revealed that Emhoff, at the time a textiles student at Parsons School of Design, had actually worked with designer Batsheva Hay to design the dress. Suddenly, Emhoff had caught the attention of the world’s most influential taste-makers and fashion magazines. After the inauguration, Emhoff's Instagram following increased from 50,000 followers to over 300,000 in the space of a few days. Just over a week later, and she was signed to IMG models, the prestigious modelling agency which also represents the likes of Heidi Klum and Gigi Hadid. Source link

Israel strikes historic Lebanese city following evacuation order as new Hezbollah leader speaks publicly | World News

30Oct

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Israel strikes historic Lebanese city following evacuation order as new Hezbollah leader speaks publicly | World News

Israel has launched heavy airstrikes on Baalbek, in eastern Lebanon, after it issued an evacuation warning for the city and its outskirts.It comes as the new leader of Hezbollah, Naim Kassem, vowed that his group would keep fighting Israel until it was offered ceasefire terms it deemed acceptable, despite Lebanon's caretaker prime minister saying he hoped a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel would be announced "within hours". Meanwhile, the UN Security Council "strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle or diminish" the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), after Israel passed a law banning its operation on Monday. Image: A strike on Baalbek, in eastern Lebanon. Pic: Fadi Majdaloun Strikes on BaalbekAro...

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20 pct lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer

30Oct

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Most people unaware obesity can raise 20 pct lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent. The study, led by researchers from the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, showed that most people continue to believe that pancreatic disease affects only the elderly – and that there is nothing they can do to reduce their risk. “Pancreatic cancer rates, however, have been rising by about 1 per cent annually, and we are seeing this disease in people who are in their 40s much more regularly. This is a concerning trend, and one for which research is needed to learn why,” said Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, from the varsity. For the study, the team surveyed from October 4 – ...

Scores killed in southeast Spain, as flash floods sweep away walls and cars

30Oct

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Scores killed in southeast Spain, as flash floods sweep away walls and cars

By Lauren Kent, Sophie Tanno, Taylor Ward and Mauricio Torres, CNN Persons climb on piled up cars following floods in Sedavi, south of Valencia, eastern Spain, on October 30, 2024. Photo: AFP / JOSE JORDAN At least 95 people have been killed by severe flash floods in Spain, according to authorities, as emergency responders scramble to find dozens of missing people. In the worst affected region of Valencia, 92 people were killed, according to Angel Victor Torres, Spain's Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory. Two others died in Castile-La-Mancha, and one person in Andalusia. Among the dead is a 71-year-old British man who died from hypothermia in Malaga, according to the city's mayor, Francisco de la Torre. Authorities said they are working to identify the victims. This...

After Trudeau leadership concerns, can Liberals put ‘best foot forward’? – National

30Oct

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After Trudeau leadership concerns, can Liberals put ‘best foot forward’? – National

Liberal cabinet and caucus members say they’re focused on putting the party’s “best foot forward” for the next federal election, a sentiment that comes amid continued pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership. The calls for a secret ballot over recent days have come a week after 24 members of caucus signed on to a letter calling on the prime minister to step down, but saw Trudeau say he would lead his party into the next election.Yvan Baker, one of the MPs calling for a secret ballot, said proposals have been made by himself and other MPs for Trudeau to allow it to go ahead.“The ball’s now in the prime minister’s court,” he told reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday. “I think the question should be asked to the prime minister if he supports a secret ballot.” Story continues...

Lebanon’s caretaker PM hopes ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is close | World News

30Oct

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Lebanon’s caretaker PM hopes ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is close | World News

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has said he hopes a ceasefire deal between armed group Hezbollah and the Israeli military is close to being agreed.Najib Mikati made the comments after speaking to US envoy Amos Hochstein. According to Israeli broadcaster Kan, which published details of Lebanon's proposed ceasefire draft, the deal would see Israeli forces withdrawing from Lebanon within seven days of the start of the truce.It was also said to include Israel's "right to act in self-defence" against imminent threats.The White House responded, saying "there are many reports and drafts circulating", and they "do not reflect the current state of negotiations". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the fullest version.Yo...

US election live: Joe Biden lands Kamala Harris in hot water

30Oct

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US election live: Joe Biden lands Kamala Harris in hot water

US vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are both campaigning hard in the final days of the election campaign, particularly in the pivotal states. Harris will speak at events in North Carolina this morning before heading to a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin where artists Gracie Abrams, Mumford & Sons and Remi Wolf will perform. Trump was also speaking at a rally in North Carolina today before heading to Wisconsin where he and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will speak. US president Joe Biden has landed in hot water over his own comments after he appeared to refer to Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage". Follow RNZ's latest coverage here: Source link

Spain floods: How British woman trapped in car managed to escape chest-high waters – ‘it was just like a disaster movie’ | UK News

30Oct

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Spain floods: How British woman trapped in car managed to escape chest-high waters – ‘it was just like a disaster movie’ | UK News

A British woman who had to climb out of her car window before it was swept away along with the rest of her belongings in Spain's floods says she is "lucky to be alive".Karen Loftus, 62, from Dorset, said she and her husband were headed south to their home in Alicante on Tuesday evening when they were hit by "unbelievably heavy rain". The extreme conditions have seen at least 95 people killed in the country so far, with forecasters predicting further storms going into tomorrow.Describing her ordeal, Mrs Loftus told Sky News that at about 6pm, traffic on the AP-7 motorway came to a standstill. Latest updates on Spain's floodsThe next thing they noticed was the bridge ahead being "washed away", said Mrs Loftus, who is the chief executive of UK-based charity Community Action Network."A lorry w...