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Indian forces tighten security in Delhi ahead of big opposition protest
Opposition says hundreds of thousands of people expected to participate in march demanding election chief resign over voter list changesIndian security personnel carrying batons and shields and accompanied by riot control vehicles surrounded the site of a planned opposition protest in Delhi on Sunday that is set to demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists.Authorities warned of traffic diversions ahead of the protest march and rally that will be led by Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi. The opposition says it expects hundreds of thousands of people to participate in what it says will be a major challenge to the prime minister, Narendra Modi, and his Bharatiya Janata party (BJP). Continue reading...
High street ‘slot farms’ could evade budget tax rise through bingo hall loophole
Hundreds of adult gaming centres in England have bingo licences that still qualify them for discounted business ratesHundreds of high street “slot farms” could continue claiming a discount on their business rates, unless the government closes a loophole that allows them to pose as bingo halls.John Healey singled out adult gaming centres (AGCs) in his first budget this week, in which he increased duty on slot machine takings from 20% to 25%, claiming he was “raising taxes on gambling to support good growth on every high street”. Continue reading...
Haley Stevens advised to stay away from Abdul El-Sayed campaign events to limit ‘distractions’
A public spat has cast Democratic tensions in the spotlight as the close US Senate race draws to a headAbdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s tightly fought US Senate race, wants Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens to stay away from his campaign events.“I don’t want any distractions,” El-Sayed told reporters after a campaign rally, according to the New York Times. “It seems as though other folks are more interested in making this race about things that it’s not about.” Continue reading...
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France
Demonstrations also taking place in Germany, where officers fire teargas to disperse crowds as evening fallsClashes erupted in Paris, Marseille and other cities on Saturday after tens of thousands of demonstrators, some in Halloween fancy dress, marched across France in a third wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services.The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said about 150 planned demonstrations around the country had passed off peacefully, but police had encountered an “extraordinary” level of violence from some rioters as the rallies ended. Continue reading...
Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats
Bulgarians are voting in a presidential runoff amid regional security threats and economic worries
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputesPoland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country’s constitutional court, declaring that “in certain matters, there can be no compromise”.In a prime-time television address on Saturday night, Tusk was defiant, despite overnight protests that saw riot police drafted to protect the court’s building, saying the shake-up was vital to restore a tribunal crippled by years of political disputes. Continue reading...
Who Is Toshisuke Kanazawa? The Japanese Bodybuilder Flexing His Physique At 90
He believes his commitment to the sport and determination to keep challenging himself have helped him continue competing at 90.
Warren Buffett Hasn't Had Water In 48 Years, Here's What He Drinks Instead
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman shared these details this week in a podcast called Equity Mates Investing, recalling a dinner where Buffett politely declined both still and sparkling water, claiming he had not touched the beverage in nearly five decades.
Man in Belfast charged with possessing explosives and firearms
The 35-year-old was charged after police searched properties in Shankill Road and Edwina Street areasA man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order after police searched properties in Belfast.The 35-year-old was charged with offences including two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances, and possession of a prohibited weapon (discharge of electricity or noxious gas). Continue reading...
US Midterm Elections: How Politicians Are Using Style To Connect With Voters
US politicians are using different clothing styles strategically in the 2026 midterm campaigns to make themselves relatable to the voters. .
US Hospital Gives Babies A Circus-Themed Halloween Makeover
The hospital dressed the infants as different circus characters and treats, bringing a touch of fun to the medical facility.
320,000 protested nationwide, French government says
Thousands of young protesters have taken to the streets across France for a third weekend
