Netanyahu agrees to limit strike on Iran, Washington Post reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to limit his country’s retaliation against Iran, according to a report in The Washington Post.
Harris courts black and Latino voters as polls suggest Trump gains
Recent polling indicates Trump is having success with both groups, in part due to his message on the economy.
UN urges Middle East ceasefires to avert ‘major regional war’
Syrian refugees returning home amid uncertain conditions in Lebanon.
Candidates talk housing
With the Oct. 19 provincial election approaching, Castanet Kamloops sat down with the candidates in the Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Thompson ridings to discuss the issue of housing in British C
Row over Devon youth shelter
There are fears over anti-social behaviour
Cost of promises expected
It's the last week of the British Columbia election campaign after a busy long weekend of promises for the B.C. Conservatives, including a new Children's Hospital for Surrey.
Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern
Israel has expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of Israelis took shelter from projectiles fired back across the border.
Increasing tension between Israel and UNIFIL
Israel has expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, killing at least 21 people in an airstrike in the north, health officials said, while millions of Israelis took shelter from projectiles fired back across the border.
U.N. Security Council voices ’strong concern’ for U.N. peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
U.N. Security Council expresses concern over Israel's attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon, urging respect for their safety.
Security firm that failed to tag prisoners after prison release slapped with six figure fine
Under-fire security firm SERCO have been slapped with a six-figure fine for not fitting prisoners with tags after they left jail, LBC can reveal.
Dublin City taskforce recommends redevelopment of GPO
The Taoiseach is to bring a memo to Cabinet on Tuesday to approve the publication of a report from the taskforce and establish an interdepartmental implementation group
Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers
Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, killing at least 21 people in an air strike in the north, health officials said, while millions of Israelis took shelter from projectiles fired back across the border.
Detailed plans revealed for new housing development proposal for Livingston
The company is hoping to develop on land at the former Brotherton Farm
Report: US Snitched to Lebanon about Upcoming Israeli Incursion
Should UNIFIL and the Lebanese army not fulfill their role as required, Israel would take over the task of chasing away the terrorists.
Benjamin Netanyahu considering cutting off humanitarian aid to Gaza to starve out Hamas
An aid worker living in northern Gaza City claims innocent locals "say it's better to die than to leave", knowing what awaits others when they follow Israeli evacuation orders
Government announces £30m backing for Sunderland homes and jobs development
Backing from the North East Combined Authority and another Government programme means £42m is going into Riverside Sunderland
Wales finally makes changes to piercing and tattoing rules after seven-year delay
"I think seven years is wholly unacceptable"
Tribunals in Wales need more resources, Senedd committee hears
Plans being developed to future proof the system
Government takes 'important step' and approves Veterans ID Card as valid voter ID for first time
The government has approved the use of HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards as voter ID for the first time, ensuring veterans can fully participate in upcoming elections.
DPAC funds mishandled?
A police and bank investigation into the discrepancies in Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council accounts dating back to 2020 have thrown a wrench into upcoming plans for the membership, recently released meeting minutes have shown.
Campaigner dresses as Deadpool to take on speeding drivers
Mark Spaven's cat was killed by a suspected speeding driver
Voter ID rule change announced after some turned away from elections
A new form of ID has been added to the list of acceptable types
1-on-1 with Donegal Wilson
Castanet has conducted interviews with all participating Boundary-Similkameen candidates ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial election.
UK households face being slapped with £217 council tax hike under Labour
District Council Network (DCN) is urging the new Labour Party government to make changes so it can meet its ambitious housing targets in the UK this year.
Major new housing development plan unveiled for Nottinghamshire farmland
Up to 90 homes are planned for the site
Soc Dems TD will do 'somersaults' if RTÉ is put into GPO
Proposals were made to the task force for use of the GPO; including a museum, a leading government department or the relocation of the national broadcaster RTÉ
The site of the Moss Side club which was once the place to be now might become flats
Redevelopment has just taken a big step forward
Govt. plans to complete construction of new diaphragm wall of Polavaram project by November 2025
Govt. plans to complete construction of new diaphragm wall of Polavaram project by November 2025. The Water Resources Department to conduct workshop in November to finalise the designs and schedule of construction.
Israel told to boost aid
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza within the next 30 days or it could risk losing access to U.S. weapons funding.
State of childen's tooth decay in UK is 'truly Dickensian' amid dentistry crisis
Some 19,381 children aged between five and nine were admitted to hospital in 2023/24 because of tooth decay
Israel Increases Humanitarian Aid to Northern Gaza, Intl Disinformation Campaign Notwithstanding
The Biden Administration and its global allies continue to claim that Israel deliberately targets and starves civilians in Gaza, regardless of abundant, concrete evidence to the contrary.
Two million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote—but might not know
As get-out-the-vote efforts hit high gear nationwide, a team of sociologists, political scientists and nonprofits in select states are focused on reaching out to some of the more than two million people ...
Israel's row with UN over Lebanon peacekeepers driven by long distrust
Relations reach a new low with two sides at loggerheads amid the conflict in Lebanon.
UN urges probe into deadly Israeli strike on north Lebanon
It says Monday's attack on Aitou raises "real concerns" with respect to international humanitarian law.
Renters ask 'is this a joke?' after spotting 'obstacle course' in bedroom of one-bed apartment
The 'ridiculous' rental property has caused a stir online
U.N. refugee agency says 25% of Lebanon under Israeli evacuation orders
Israel issues military evacuation orders in Lebanon, affecting a quarter of the country, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Of A Bitcoin Crash To $5,000: Here’s Why
Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has issued a stark warning. He believes that Bitcoin will crash to $5,000.
Government hands out £68million to help build thousand of homes
The funding announced by Sir Keir Starmer will be spread around 54 local authorities and is expected to deliver 5,200 homes,
US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally.
Model reveals why debunking election misinformation often doesn't work
When an election result is disputed, people who are skeptical about the outcome may be swayed by figures of authority who come down on one side or the other. Those figures can be independent monitors, ...
Robert Jenrick says 'tough love' needed to get people back to work, with over 9 million without a job
Robert Jenrick has said that the government needs to use "tough love" to get people back into work, as the number of people without a job soars.
Nottingham council’s security costs jump to £1.3m after spate of Guildhall fires
The Grade II-listed site has been empty since 2010
US warns Israel to boost aid into Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that the changes must occur.
Lagos red rail will transport up to 500,000 commuters daily — Sanwo-Olu
The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration’s transportation legacy.
Israel vows it will make its own decision on how to attack Iran
A report in the Washington Post said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to limit the response to military targets.
Met Returns Greek Artifact to Italy After Researchers Find Links to Looting
The Met has returned legal title of a Greek artifact believed to have been looted after a 2022 investigation by New York authorities.
Snake Pass now closed until next week amid landslip fears
Motorists now face a seven-mile diversion
Hezbollah says it will cause Israel pain but also calls for ceasefire
The Lebanese health ministry says 41 people were killed, 124 wounded on Tuesday.
In Leaked Letter, US Officials Ask Israel to Make 15 Policy Changes in Gaza or Risk Arms Embargo
Failure to comply "may have implications for U.S. policy," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reportedly wrote.
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