Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers' Maritime drones that are virtually undetectable will be given to Fiji as early as next year, as part of an ongoing defence deal. AAP · Oct 15
Gone to the dogs: thousands on track for final farewell Thousands have packed into Wentworth Park, which has been hosting greyhound races for almost a century, to farewell the track ahead of its planned demolition. AAP · Oct 15
Kamala Harris refuses to rule out 2028 presidential as poll indicates growing support, ‘I haven’t decided yet’ Would you vote for Kamala Harris 2.0? We Got This Covered · Oct 15
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz faces sex trafficking lawsuit Republican former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is facing a lawsuit accusing him and others of sexually trafficking and abusing two women from 2017 to 2019. The lawsuit, filed anonymously by a pair of women in Florida federal court and docketed Thursday, alleges that Gaetz and coconspirators coordinated to pay… Roll Call · Oct 15
Judge Refuses to Recuse in Case Involving Alleged Misconduct by Philly DA's Office Judge Diamond says Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's filing is "frivolous" and generates "more heat than light." Reason · Oct 15
Scottish devolution ‘a process and not a religion’ says Badenoch The Tory leader commented on devolution during a trip to Scotland. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Two 1960s London housing estates saved from demolition after decade-long battle Change of council leadership hands reprieve to residents of architecturally celebrated developments in Lambeth The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
At the Races: Seeing red in Minnesota? Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski Campaigning some thousand miles away in Ohio this week, President Donald… Roll Call · Oct 15
Jeffrey Donaldson Jailed for 15 Years as Judge Delivers Damning Rebuke Over Ex-DUP Leader's Lack of Remorse Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has received a 15-year prison sentence for 18 sexual offences against two women who were children at the time International Business Times UK · Oct 15
Calling off livestream of execution was right call, members say Members of Congress expressed relief Thursday after President Donald Trump overturned a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of a man convicted of a deadly 2009 shooting spree at a Texas Army base. On Oct. 8, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a broadcast interview, announced the department’s plan to air… Roll Call · Oct 15
Seguridad, tecnología y desarrollo: La estrategia de República Dominicana en la frontera con Haití República Dominicana refuerza durante la presidencia de Luis Abinader su modelo de gestión fronteriza con nuevas infraestructuras, vigilancia tecnológica y proyectos de desarrollo económico ante la inestabilidad de Haití. Latin Times · Oct 15
Equalities watchdog writes to Green Party to probe impact of Zionism policy The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it recognised ‘many Jewish people will be feeling vulnerable following the party’s motion’. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Trump claims massive oil and mineral exploration is coming to Greenland. The island’s government says the reality is far less ambitious Building the mining facilities would require enormous investment. We Got This Covered · Oct 15
Rogers on Iran: "We'll Find Out" — With Michigan's Senate Seat on the Line Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers won't call Trump's Iran war a mistake. Here's what that means with 19 days left before November 3. Latin Times · Oct 15
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Another London borough seeks Government permission to significantly hike council tax Barnet town hall is latest London borough in talks with the Government over permission to exceed the 5% limit council tax bills can usually be raised by each year
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 'Everything Has Gone Downhill': Trump Voters Swing to Democrats Ahead of November Midterm Elections A Georgia focus group found 7 of 12 former Biden voters may back Democrats in the midterms, citing disappointment with Trump, inflation, and his policies.
Latin Times · Oct 15 Colombia's First Major Protest Under De la Espriella: FECODE, a New Decree, and Petro Back on the Pavement FECODE and unions marched across Colombia on Oct. 14, directly challenging De la Espriella's austerity agenda 68 days into his government.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Horror as Mother Accused of Stabbing Husband and Toddler to Death Tells Police 'I'm Suicidal, Not Stupid' Metallica Rose Harrison faces two criminal homicide counts after her husband and three-year-old son were found dead at Great Wolf Lodge in Pennsylvania. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
We Got This Covered · Oct 15 President Trump speaks at a Montana rally about the eight-month-long Iran war, and says he doesn’t know who ‘we’re negotiating with The conflict has been going on for months.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Lake Mead Barrel Victim Finally Identified, but His Name Is Still Unreleased Ahead of Police Briefing Authorities have identified the man whose remains were found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022, but his name and details about the unsolved homicide remain undisclosed.
Latin Times · Oct 15 Brazil's Senate Votes 75-1 to Kill the Six-Day Workweek: What the 5x2 Shift Means for Nearly 15 Million Workers Brazil's Senate voted 75-1 on Oct. 14 to end the 6x1 workweek and cap hours at 40, arriving 11 days before the presidential runoff. Here's what changes.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15 Just as Saint Nige thought it was safe to reappear, along comes pesky ITV How dare the channel reveal more racism and bigotry within Reform just as he was planning a press conference?
Latin Times · Oct 15 The San Diego Councilmember Who Backed Flock Cameras Now Wants Them Gone San Diego Councilmember Whitburn reversed course on Flock cameras, citing immigrant fears — and may now have a council majority to shut the network down.
Evening Standard · Oct 15 New NHS guidance confirms exclusion of trans women patients from female wards The new guidance for hospitals and staff comes 18 months after the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Immigrant Abuse Victims End Up in ICE Detention Without Charges as Partners Weaponize Deportation Threats Investigations find immigrant women who report domestic abuse are being detained by ICE without criminal charges, amid record detention and weakened protections.