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Moldova’s pro-EU leader Sandu re-elected Maia Sandu, Moldova’s pro-European Union (EU) leader, has secured re-election in a closely watched presidential runoff. Sandu won with 54.94% of the vote, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, a candidate supported by the pro-Russian Socialist party, who garnered 45.06%, according to nearly complete results from the election commission. The victory follows a recent referendum in which Moldovans narrowly backed closer ties with the EU. The election was marked by tensions and claims of interference by Moscow, adding to the stakes for the small, ex-Soviet state situated between Ukraine and the EU. Sandu, who has positioned herself as…

Lahore schools close as pollution hits record level  Severe air pollution in Lahore has led authorities to close all primary schools for a week as the city grapples with record-breaking smog levels. Starting Monday, half of office workers are expected to work from home under a “green lockdown” plan aimed at reducing emissions. Other anti-pollution measures include banning engine-powered rickshaws and requiring filters for street vendors who barbecue. Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, recently ranked first globally for the worst air quality, with the air quality index surpassing 1,000 on Saturday—far above the World Health Organization’s “dangerous” threshold of 300. Hazardous…

13 children dead after lightning hits Uganda refugee camp A lightning strike at Palabek Refugee Settlement in north-western Uganda has claimed the lives of 13 children and one adult, police have reported. The victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning hit, also leaving 34 others injured. The region has been experiencing heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Uganda Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke confirmed the adult victim was 21 years old but did not disclose the ages of the children. Palabek Refugee Settlement, which shelters over 80,000 refugees and asylum seekers—many from South Sudan—has been particularly affected…

Gaza polio vaccinations continue after Israel bombs clinic A polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza continued on Sunday after being disrupted by an attack on the Sheikh Radwan clinic, which injured six people, including four children. Over 58,000 children in northern Gaza received a 2nd dose of the polio vaccine on Saturday, according to the UN, as health workers race to vaccinate thousands more before the campaign ends on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported the strike but did not specify who was behind it. A Gaza civil defence official claimed an Israeli quadcopter was responsible, while Israel stated…

Deliveroo reveals its most ordered dishes – with a bizarre choice at number fourJosie Clarke Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailDeliveroo has revealed the UK’s top dishes from across the UK with wings, pizza, wine and salads making the list.The most popular UK food delivery was the dish of eight boneless wings from Wingstop, the same dish was also the second most popular order via Deliveroo worldwide this year, according to the platform’s annual 100 Report detailing the top trending orders across its 10 markets…

Bonfire night 2024 forecast: Britain set for dry and mild lead up to tomorrow For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsPeople heading out to watch fireworks displays over the weekend should leave their hats and gloves at home, the Met Office has said, as mild temperatures are expected.Forecasters say the weather in the lead up to Bonfire Night on Tuesday will be dry and settled, with temperatures remaining above average for this time of…

Royal news live: King Charles and William ‘making millions from NHS and public services via property empire’ Prince William confronted by founder of The Big Issue in awkward interactionGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe King and the Prince of Wales are set to earn millions from public services and charities via their property empires, a bombshell new report has claimed.The privates estates of both Charles and William – the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, respectively – have struck rental deals worth millions of pounds with…

Angry crowds throw mud and insults at Spanish royals and PM in flood-hit Valencia King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain faced a tense reception during their visit to flood-stricken Paiporta, Valencia. The royal couple, accompanied by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and regional leader Carlos Mazón, were met by angry protesters who threw mud and shouted insults, including “murderer” and “shame.” The king and queen were seen with mud-streaked clothes, consoling members of the affected community. The devastating floods, the worst Spain has seen in decades, have claimed over 200 lives, with emergency teams still searching for survivors and victims…

Race too close to call in final battleground poll The final New York Times/Siena College Battleground poll of the 2024 shows the race too close to call in final battleground poll just days before the election. Former President Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris in Arizona, while Harris enjoys a lead in Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada and Wisconsin. Michigan and Pennsylvania are tied between the two candidates, according to the poll. “Too close to call,” Siena Research declared in a social media post about the poll. Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are going all out in the final…

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