Hamas leader killed
UPDATE 11:45 a.m. Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursday. Troops appeared to have run across him unknowingly in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was Israel’s most wanted man.
17 Oct 11:47 · Castanet
What is the hidden agenda?
A commentary by a retired senior lawyer who served as senior legal counsel to the Province of British Columbia, advising six successive governments on Aboriginal law over more than 30 years.
17 Oct 11:53 · Castanet
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds
Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.
17 Oct 11:59 · BBC News
Marital rape: SC to decide on laws granting husbands' immunity
The bench wondered if it struck down the immunity clause in the penal codes then the offence will be covered under the main provision on rape or 'can the court create a separate offence or adjudicate the validity of the exception (clause)'.
17 Oct 12:12 · Rediff
Afghan refugees killed as guards ambush group of 300 fleeing Taliban
The Islamic Republic's border forces opened fire on the migrants as they tried to cross into Iran via the Iran-Pakistan border on Sunday night, multiple sources reported.
17 Oct 12:22 · Mail Online
Floors above Ilkeston barber shop to be turned into seven-person bedsit
A councillor said the rooms did look small but said it was a case of “buyers beware”.
17 Oct 12:25 · Derbyshire Live
Palaniswami reiterates his demand for White Paper on Chennai flood management
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands White Paper on Chennai Flood Disaster Management Committee recommendations implementation status.
17 Oct 12:34 · The Hindu
Swedish prosecutor starts investigation into rape allegations against Mbappe
French football star Kylian Mbappe under investigation for rape in Sweden
17 Oct 12:37 · The Hindu
Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.
17 Oct 12:38 · BBC News
'Pensioners are an easy target': Clashes over winter fuel payment controversy
The decision from the Labour government has had a ripple effect within local authorities trying to support residents, say critics
17 Oct 12:44 · Manchester Evening News
Kildare County Council informed about parking issues in Kilcock
The matter was raised via a joint motion by councillors
17 Oct 12:45 · Leinster Leader
Row over bid to stop Greater Manchester pension fund investing in fossil fuel industries
Greens fail to get council to fall in line with other Greater Manchester authorities
17 Oct 12:45 · Manchester Evening News
Seven people died at Devon care home where staff didn't follow rules
A coroner ruled that compliance was lacking in the workforce
17 Oct 12:52 · DevonLive
Cong. candidate for Channapatna seat will be announced in four to five days: Tanveer Sait
KPCC Working president Tanveer Sait discusses candidate selection for Channapatna by-election, emphasizing community representation and party strategy.
17 Oct 13:25 · The Hindu
Search on for person who sent hoax bomb threat
City police investigate hoax bomb threats, leading to thorough searches and detention of two boys responsible for the calls.
17 Oct 13:30 · The Hindu
Charities Regulator to write to Peter McVerry Trust
The Charities Regulator is to write to the Peter McVerry Trust on foot of a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG).
17 Oct 13:47 · RTE.ie
Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.
17 Oct 13:58 · BBC News
Stick to deadline in implementing schemes, Tiruchi MP tells officials
Tiruchi Member of Parliament Durai Vaiko on Thursday asked the district officials to stick to the deadline in completing the development works in the district
17 Oct 13:59 · The Hindu
One million parents missing out on free childcare thanks to policy loopholes, LBC finds
One million parents are missing out on free childcare help to get back to work thanks to loopholes in the system, fresh analysis seen by LBC reveals.
17 Oct 14:05 · LBC
From Tariffs to Taxes to Tyranny, Hollywood Braces for the Possibility of a Donald Trump Victory
If Donald Trump retakes the White House, Hollywood is bracing for how it will impact everything from corporate taxes to tariffs to freedom of speech.
17 Oct 14:09 · Variety
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who masterminded October 7 attacks confirmed dead following Israeli strike on Gaza
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in operations in Gaza, Israel's military has confirmed.
17 Oct 14:09 · LBC
Innocent homeless in Durban CBD 'caught up in visible policing fervour'
Questions have been raised about a blitz in the Durban CBD in which police arrested 15 undocumented foreigners and removed 100 homeless people from the streets.
17 Oct 14:21 · TimesLIVE
Protest staged in Madurai urging Centre, State to secure release of fishermen imprisoned in Bahrain
Tamil Fishermen Federation protests in Madurai for release of 28 fishermen in Bahrain, urging government intervention.
17 Oct 14:25 · The Hindu
Landowner defends paintballing and airsoft 'killzone' in ancient Derbyshire woodland
Erewash Borough Council is looking to put a tree preservation order on the part of the Kirk Hallam woodland used by the paintballing and airsoft company
17 Oct 14:34 · Derbyshire Live
'I was forced to give up my dog or be homeless'
After being turned away by landlords more than 80 times, James Strauch was struck with the grim choice between rehoming his 'best friend' Bruno or facing homelessness
17 Oct 14:40 · Manchester Evening News
Group effort IDs suspect
RCMP get involved in illegal truck camper incident Wednesday evening.
17 Oct 14:56 · Castanet
Many arms used to commit crimes in Nigeria are govt owned – Ribadu
Mr Ribadu said this on Thursday during the Arms Destruction Exercise organised by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms And Light Weapons.
17 Oct 15:06 · Premium Times
Israel Confirms Killing Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar In Gaza Strike, Netanyahu Says 'We Will Not Stop The War'
Yahya Sinwar, the chief architect of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war, has been at the top of Israel's wanted list ever since.
17 Oct 15:08 · abp Live
George Clarke moves housebuilding education charity to the North East
The architect and presenter says he wants to establish real roots and a legacy in the region
17 Oct 15:12 · ChronicleLive
Bahraich encounter: 'Everyone knows about Yogi Adityanath's 'Thok Denge' policy', says Asaduddin Owaisi
Bahraich encounter: Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar said on Thursday that two out of the five arrested in the Bahraich violence were injured during the encounter and three others were taken into custody, adding that the situation is now under control.
17 Oct 15:18 · India TV
Will bypolls make Karnataka govt. dither on caste census report again?
As the State Cabinet is expected to discuss the socio economic and educational survey (caste census) conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes during the next Cabinet scheduled on October 24, communities opposed to the census are holding consultations to bring pressure on the government to drop the plan.
17 Oct 15:21 · The Hindu
Mobile police station opens in Torquay
It will be easier to report crime
17 Oct 15:24 · DevonLive
My husband poisoned my drink, terminated my pregnancy, woman tells court
The petitioner is seeking, among other things, the dissolution of her 13-year marriage to her husband.
17 Oct 15:27 · Premium Times
How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.
17 Oct 15:39 · BBC News
Artificial intelligence may be used in courts to stop victims waiting years for justice
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she is 'very interested' in the role of technology in the justice system as she set out changes to sentencing to tackle the courts backlog
17 Oct 15:44 · The Mirror
Researchers start work to solve mystery of Nottingham gorilla that cost city £100
George the gorilla is a local legend but very little is known about him
17 Oct 15:47 · NottinghamshireLive
How does Speaker’s speech amount to defaming AIADMK, asks Madras HC judge
Madras High Court questions defamation case against Tamil Nadu Speaker, queries locus standi of party spokesperson.
17 Oct 15:52 · The Hindu
Protesters led by independent MLA take out a march to Raj Nivas condemning assault on trader
Tense protest led by MLA G. Nehru demands justice for assaulted shopkeeper, highlighting negligence in medical care.
17 Oct 15:52 · The Hindu
Group-I aspirants opposing Mains exam meet PCC president, KTR
Group-I aspirants seek support from TPCC president and BRS working president to postpone Mains exams due to pending cases.
17 Oct 15:55 · The Hindu
Democracy in danger? Election study in East German states shows mistrust in the state
Survey results from Trier and Jena University show that in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg democracy is in crisis. Most respondents do not want the AfD to participate in government.
17 Oct 15:58 · phys.org
Grangemouth oil refinery will not be nationalised to protect its future, says Scottish Secretary
Ian Murray, the Scottish Secretary, said it would not make economic sense for the taxpayer to support a loss-making business.
17 Oct 15:58 · Daily Record
Plea to renovate Thiruvapudaiyar temple pond in Madurai
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered notice to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department on a public interest litigation petition which sought a direction to the department to take necessary steps to renovate Thiruvapudaiyur Temple pond at Sellur in Madurai.
17 Oct 16:01 · The Hindu
Welsh MP Kanishka Narayan draws inspiration from Gavin and Stacey in maiden Commons speech
Kanishka Narayan, Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, has given his maiden speech in the House of Commons
17 Oct 16:09 · Wales Online
Controversial Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay discussed at council for first time in years
"This is always going to be an emotional subject," but could help with water security, one councillor says.
17 Oct 16:13 · RNZ
Supreme Court questions logic behind exception to marital rape in penal law
Supreme Court questions penal law on marital rape, petitioners seek criminalization, government argues against impact on marriage.
17 Oct 16:17 · The Hindu
Gosforth students celebrate unveiling of new eco-classroom they designed and built
The new 'eco-classroom' at Gosforth East Middle School was unveiled by Children's Author Chloe Daykin in front of Catherine McKinnel, MP and the Minister for School Standards
17 Oct 16:19 · ChronicleLive
Sutton Park swan ‘shot in head’ dies year after his mate ‘killed by dog’
A swan rescued from Powells Pool in Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield was unable to be saved with X-rays revealing it has been shot in the head by an air rifle user
17 Oct 16:26 · Birmingham Live
Surveyor grilled over narrow access road for Holness-linked apt complex
A land surveyor used by the defence has testified that it’s not typical for a multi-family apartment complex, like the one owned by Juliet Holness's company, to be approved with a narrow three-metre-wide access road. The comment came Wednesday...
17 Oct 16:40 · The Gleaner
Man who threw away $500M Bitcoin hard drive sues city for right to search landfill
Howells eventually realized what he'd done, but it was too late. His bag of trash from that day is believed to be at the local landfill, and...
17 Oct 16:48 · TechSpot
Israeli ministers are told Sinwar very likely dead, two officials say
Yahya Sinwar was the architect of the devastating attack on Israel last October that set off the Gaza war.
17 Oct 16:53 · RNZ
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