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- Reuters
A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning
The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from Jerusalem to immediately leave due to the threat of a possible terrorist attack. Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to get out of tourist areas in the south of the Indian Ocean island nation, saying it had information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches. The agency did not specify the nature of the threat but said the warning pertained to the Arugam Bay area - a popular haunt for Israelis - and beaches in the south and west of the country.
- Sky News
More migrants have crossed Channel in small boats so far this year than in whole of 2023, figures show
More migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats so far this year than in the whole of 2023, Home Office figures show. It comes after 424 people crossed the Channel yesterday, taking the 2024 total up to now to 29,578. In 2023, a total of 29,437 migrants made the perilous crossing.
- PA Media: UK News
Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes – Starmer
The Government said it is monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East ‘closely’.
- The Telegraph
Britain loses reparations battle as Commonwealth leaders make formal demand for slave trade justice
Britain has lost a key battle over reparations as Commonwealth leaders used the group’s summit in Samoa to demand talks on compensation.
- USA TODAY
We made priceless family memories in the Grand Canyon with Adventures by Disney
Here's what it was like when a family took a guided tour of Arizona and Utah with Adventures by Disney.
- USA TODAY Sports
College football games today: How to watch Saturday's Week 9 matchups on TV
Saturday's schedule for Week 9 of the college football season has some big conference matchups. Here is how to catch all the action.
- USA TODAY
Could housing wealth in swing states sway 2024 election? What 'homevoter hypothesis' says
Homeowners in all seven swing states accumulated housing wealth at a higher rate than homeowners across the US since 2020.
- USA TODAY
What Harris and Trump would do about the looming Medicare and Social Security funding gap
Harris looks to millionaires paying more taxes to address the looming Social Security funding shortfall. Trump focuses on immigration.
- PA Media: UK News
PM denies misleading the public over tax rises in Labour manifesto
The Prime Minister rejected claims he had waged a ‘war on middle Britain’.
- FTW Outdoors
How to watch Aston Villa vs. AFC Bournemouth: Live stream EPL, TV channel info
On Saturday, Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth will meet in an exciting English Premier League matchup, which soccer fans in the U.S. will be available to stream live on the USA Network. Entering the weekend, A
- The Guardian
‘The makeup took far longer than the shoot’: AikBeng Chia’s best phone photo
The Singaporean photographer on fulfilling the dream of art and design collective Phunk to be shot in the style of rock bank Kiss
- The Guardian
What is the most efficient way to use central heating? Your energy questions answered
As the clocks go back, our experts answer queries about gas and electricity use, be it for drying clothes, doing the washing up or sorting the heating
- The Guardian
Rangers’ European highs paper over cracks at club lurching between crises
A total lack of structure in the boardroom and the obsession with catching Celtic has left Ibrox side adrift domestically
- The Guardian
Dominic Thiem: ‘The way we play tennis is not healthy. Nobody stays injury free’
Wrist injury was catalyst to Austrian’s retirement as trying to keep up with big three destroyed his generational talent
- The Guardian
If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy
If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago
- The Guardian
This mother made six attempts to raise the alarm about her sick toddler. Doctors told her he’d be fine. They were fatally wrong
The death of her son, Micah, highlights the danger of medics ignoring parental concerns. ‘It was like they were gaslighting us,’ says Keri-Sue McManus
- GuruFocus.com
Flushing Financial Corp (FFIC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Quarter with Increased ...
FFIC reports its best quarter in seven, driven by a 6.6% rise in net interest income and robust liquidity, despite challenges in the operating environment.
- MMA Junkie
UFC 308 live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight
UFC 308 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT). UFC 308 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. In the headliner, featherweight champion Ilia…
- CBC
Economist warns about effect of immigration cut on N.B.
For New Brunswick economist Richard Saillant, the federal government's slash to immigration numbers is not a tweak, but rather a "massive U-turn.""We already knew that this would be happening but no one thought that Ottawa would cut immigration targets," Saillant said, in an interview with CBC Radio's Shift."They thought they would focus on non-permanent residents. But the numbers announced yesterday are nothing short of breathtaking."The government is cutting the projected number of new permane
- CBC
Diwali celebrations kick off across the GTA
Candles, fireworks and oil lamps will light up celebrations in the Greater Toronto Area as the biggest holiday season of the year for the South Asian community gets underway.Although the official celebrations start Nov. 1, according to the Hindu calendar, an array of events are already taking place this weekend, with thousands expected to attend.The holiday is known as the Hindu festival of light. And while fireworks restrictions are in place in parts of the GTA, those looking to catch fireworks