Author: News Desk

Ethiopia’s federal army has reclaimed Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle from Tigray rebels, who have been observed departing the city. Local reports indicate concerns over potential looting and lawlessness due to the absence of security forces following the recapture.

Dave Dickenson, head coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders, successfully executed two vital challenges in the team’s 37-31 win against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday, despite facing ongoing challenges this season. The victories are significant for Dickenson as the Stampeders strive to improve their performance.

South Kensington Tube station will undergo a £1.2 billion redevelopment starting this year, with work set to complete by 2031. Transport for London has contracted Costain to improve accessibility, reduce congestion, and restore heritage features, including reopening the currently disused platform 1.

BC NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson visited the Okanagan on Friday, announcing campaign commitments focused on reducing grocery prices, enhancing wildfire protection, and improving public safety.

RCMP Constable Eli Ndatuje faced charges under the Criminal Code and the Security of Information Act for alleged unauthorised access to the police database. However, he has been found not guilty of all charges related to the case.

Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared via video link at Margate Magistrates’ Court, facing charges related to his alleged entry into a restricted zone at a migrant processing centre in Dover. He pleaded guilty to this charge and is set for a case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.

Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified, nearly four years after a peace deal ended the Tigray conflict. Government-aligned forces captured Alamata on September 28, while Tigrayan forces expanded into Afar. Telecommunications are disrupted, hampering humanitarian efforts amid heightened regional tensions.

As colder temperatures set in, residents in Nova Scotia are expressing worries about rising heating costs and the effectiveness of the province’s assistance rebate programme. This discussion highlights the need for greater support as winter approaches.

Negotiations over the UK-Mauritius treaty concerning the Chagos archipelago remain stalled, raising concerns among elderly Chagossians about their ability to return to their homeland. While the 2025 agreement allows for resettlement on islands other than Diego Garcia, US opposition has delayed its implementation.

The government aims to finalise consultations on the project over the next year, focusing on securing environmental safeguards, financing, and partnerships with Indigenous communities. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to ensure comprehensive stakeholder engagement.