Author: News Desk

A man charged in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Authorities continue to pursue the suspect, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

Pierre Poilievre has proposed the elimination of all diesel production taxes, advocating for the permanent removal of the federal industrial carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Standard. This move aims to reform current tax policies affecting diesel production in Canada.

Commuters at London Victoria are advised to find alternative routes following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction that damaged critical signalling equipment. Disruptions to services, especially Southern and Gatwick Express, are expected to last until at least 2pm, with significant delays reported.

Chief Rosanne Casimir stated that discussions with the RCMP have taken place, during which the Mounties provided recent updates on ongoing matters.

The BC Conservatives are gaining traction in the polls as the snap election campaign commences. Leader Lorne Doerkson is set to make his first official campaign announcement on Sunday, signalling a pivotal moment for the party’s electoral strategy.

Protesters are blocking a planned Orange Order march in Portadown, Northern Ireland, as police negotiators seek to resolve the impasse. The march, cleared by the Parades Commission for the first time in almost 30 years, has sparked significant unrest, with nationalists and Sinn Féin leaders joining the counter-demonstration.

The United States-led Board of Peace has announced that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will have no role in Gaza, citing concerns about reliability. This decision aligns with longstanding Israeli demands to marginalise the organisation, which provides essential support to millions of Palestinians.

A First Nations lawyer, instrumental in advocating for day school survivors, has successfully won a lawsuit against a firm concerning compensation for her efforts in this legal battle. The ruling underscores the complexities of justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

September has seen significant closures across the UK high street, with over 260 restaurants and numerous shops shutting down. Notable losses include 106 Beefeater restaurants and 19 TG Jones shops. Foreways also closed five locations in Carlisle, impacting the local retail landscape.

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during the UN General Assembly to discuss escalating tensions and strained diplomatic relations since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Wadephul urged collaboration on grain exports, while Lavrov rejected calls to cease escalating actions with Europe.