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Gun fired at Scottish bar window leaving one injured in 'targeted' attack

A PERSON has been injured after a gun was fired towards a window at a bar in Edinburgh on Friday night.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks — and Melania Trump's mission — but steep obstacles remain

Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz control, warns US warships against entering Persian Gulf amid fresh strike threat

Iran has declared full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and warned against US military entry. Meanwhile, US officials hinted at the possibility of an imminent strike on Iran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Iranian military leaders have dismissed claims of weakened military capabilities and questioned US assertions about Iran's…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Philippines authorities launch investigation into Meghan Markle's father

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The Independent UK · Oct 24

Man killed in suspected racist attack near Paris identified as martial arts fighter

An amateur mixed martial arts fighter was the man killed in Friday’s shooting rampage near Paris, his club said, identifying the victim of what French President Emmanuel Macron called a racist terror attack

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Uttarakhand ERO refused BJP worker’s bulk Form 7 objections. After ECI complaint, 5,359 were accepted

In August, Newslaundry reported how bulk Form 7 applications were being used to target voters in Uttarakhand during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Across constituencies in the state, thousands of Form 7 applications were filed by BJP workers, with most objections targeting Muslim voters.

Newslaundry · Oct 24

"Change of government through democratic means is what India wants": Kapil Sibal hits back at Bhagwat's 'regime change' remarks

Kapil Sibal addressed a press conference criticizing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami address concerning regime change. He argued that calls for change in India are democratic and peaceful unlike unrest abroad. Sibal accused the government of stifling dissent and manipulating legal processes against opposition leaders. Additionally, he raised concerns about…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

He is being remembered as one of Ireland’s ‘greatest musical figures’

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Full list of flood warnings and alerts issued across Scotland as Storm Boelo hits

FIVE flood warnings and 10 flood alerts are in force across Scotland as Storm Boelo approaches, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24

Can curry nights and canny advisers help Healey deliver a budget for everyday people?

The chancellor has promised ‘breathing space’ for households and small businesses but global events cannot be ignored

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24