Year: 2026

Police are conducting an urgent search for Dean Hesketh, 51, who left Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday. He is described as 5ft 4in, with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a blue surgical mask. Authorities emphasise not to approach him due to a potentially contagious condition.

Vladimir Putin’s doomsday radio transmitted cryptic messages following a Russian missile strike in Poland, heightening tensions between Russia and NATO.

European football associations are considering a boycott of the World Cup, as a draft letter reveals accusations against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for leveraging the organisation as a “political career ladder.” The document underscores rising tensions within the sport’s governance.

EU UPDATE

This morning, the European Union addresses pressing energy and trade challenges,
focusing on strategic partnerships and regulatory enforcement.

MIGRANT CRISIS
Approximately 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco overnight.
Italian leaders call for EU travel restrictions amid escalating humanitarian concerns.

Regina city council approved a loan of nearly £1.4 million to support Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round with urgent financial obligations. The decision, made on Wednesday, aims to ensure the theatre can meet its pressing bills.

Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna reported a positive shift in Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., citing recent communications between President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Ukraine is now focusing on delivering concrete results in defence cooperation, as discussions about air defence procurement continue amid winter preparations.

Migrants from Morocco are overwhelming police in Ceuta, Spain, with 2,000 to 3,000 people crossing by sea, prompting calls for military assistance.

Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has proposed closing the Schengen area to Spain, citing security concerns following significant migrant crossings from Morocco to Ceuta. Tajani’s remarks, deemed “inappropriate” by Spain, prompted a military deployment for increased border security amid rising political tensions between the two nations.

The BC Coroners Service is investigating a drowning incident, although details regarding the circumstances of the death have not been disclosed. Further information is anticipated as the inquiry progresses.