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Prime Minister Keir Starmer won’t rule out eliminating single-person council tax reduction
The prime minister stated that he would consider everything "in the round" as speculation grows over what spending cuts will be included in the 2019 budget. Sir Keir Starmer has declined to rule out eliminating the single-person council tax rebate, claiming that public-finance choices must be considered "in the round." There has been growing speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget, released on October 30, will repeal the 25% tax relief for single persons.
Canadian military acknowledges sleeping bags not suitable for ‘typical winter conditions’
The Canadian military has confessed that new sleeping bags distributed to troops last year were unsuitable for "typical Canadian winter conditions." According to a briefing note obtained by the CBC, the army distributed the new sleeping bags in the autumn of last year in Alberta when several hundred troops were preparing for a combined Canadian-American exercise in Alaska.
MLS club Inter Miami will welcome Lionel Messi back after two months
Lionel Messi is expected to return to action with Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer club, after missing more than two months due to an ankle injury, says Miami coach Gerardo Martino. Messi has not played since spraining his right ankle in Argentina's Copa America final victory over Colombia on July 14, 2024. He last played for Inter Miami on June 1, but Martino says he will be available for selection against the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
The weekend will be milder, but will temperatures rise next week?
Temperatures in all four UK nations fell below zero degrees Celsius overnight, with Topcliffe in North Yorkshire being the coldest, with temperatures dropping to nearly -3C (26.6F). The UK's weather is expected to be warmer this weekend following an "especially cold" Thursday night. Overnight temperatures in all four countries fell below zero degrees Celsius, with Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, recording a low of -2.7C (27F).
Israel killed Turkish-American activist Aysenur. What’s the word?
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, has died, and her remains have been brought to Turkey to be buried in Didim, her hometown. Last Friday, a Turkish-American activist was assassinated by the Israeli military while protesting illegal Israeli settlements. Israel maintains Aysenur was killed unintentionally at a protest in Beita, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Still, new evidence contradicts this, with witnesses claiming Israeli soldiers purposefully killed her.
Timberlake pleads guilty in drink-driving court case
Justin Timberlake has reached a plea deal to resolve his drunk driving case in the United States. The pop diva, who was initially accused of driving while intoxicated, appeared in court in New York state and pled guilty to the less serious traffic offense of driving while impaired, which is not a crime. Timberlake has been ordered to pay a $500 (£380) fine, plus a $260 (£200) penalty, perform 25 hours of community service, and make a public safety announcement outside court.
Commonwealth Games Australia offers Scotland multimillion-dollar cash to save 2026 event
Commonwealth Games Australia has offered Scotland a multimillion-dollar commitment to help rescue the 2026 Games. Scotland's government has warned about the financial risks of Glasgow stepping in to preserve the Games after Victoria withdrew as hosts last year. The Scottish government was expected to approve the Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) hosting bid.
Virginia mass shooting leaves two dead and three injured as gunman flees
A mass shooting in Virginia resulted in two deaths and three injuries before the perpetrator fled the area. The five victims were shot near downtown Suffolk around 11:25 p.m. on the 800 block of East Washington Street, outside the HM White Bus Service garage. According to a news release from local police, authorities discovered many people with gun wounds when they got on the site.
Australian hockey player banned for 12 months for buying cocaine at Olympics
Tom Craig, an Australian Olympic hockey player, has been banned for 12 months, with six months suspended, after being detained in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games. Hockey Australia (HA) announced Craig's suspension on Monday, following an inquiry by its integrity unit into his arrest last month.
How to find out whether you were affected by 1.7 million credit card leak after hackers infiltrate payment processing provider
Almost 1.7 million individuals in the United States and Canada may have compromised their information in a massive credit card database breach. Slim CD, a Florida-based payment processor, is emailing clients to notify them that their information may have been accessed between August 2023 and June 2024. The company supplies merchants with software systems that allow them to accept any electronic payment, both online and in-person, using various devices.
China will educate thousands of foreign law enforcement officers for ‘more fair’ globe
According to the country's Ministry of Public Security, China will train thousands of foreign law enforcement officials to help the world order "develop in a more fair, reasonable, and efficient direction. " We will also deploy police consultants to nations in need to conduct training to assist them in promptly and effectively improving their law enforcement skills, Minister Wang Xiaohong stated at an annual global security event. Wang Xiaohong made the declaration on Monday in the eastern city of Lianyungang in front of law enforcement officials from 122 countries, regions, and international organizations, including Interpol.
Blinken warns of ‘consequences’ for killing US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi
According to Israel, Ms. Eygi was "hit indirectly and unintentionally by [Israeli army] fire which was not aimed at her." The US secretary of state has stated that there will be "consequences" for the killing of a US-Turkish activist by Israeli forces. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot in the head in Beita, near Nablus, on Friday while protesting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.