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- New Brunswick agrees to explore recovery of metals from old mine waste
- Judge rules Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired from federal prosecutor role
- American tourist falls to her death while hiking in the Italian Dolomites
- Voters cast ballots in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area municipal elections
- Trump suggests trade war with Canada could conclude soon at rally
- Poilievre urges Carney to repeal British Columbia’s oil tanker ban
- Lula’s election victory in Brazil signals challenges for Farage in the UK
- Israel’s first national election since October attacks set for November
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A federal judge has ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully terminated Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor, violating constitutional protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman reinstated Comey and ordered back pay from her dismissal in July 2025 until she took another position on 20 December.
President Trump addressed supporters in Port Huron, Michigan, promoting Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. He endorsed Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate, criticised Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed, and expressed support for gubernatorial candidate John James, emphasising their commitment to job creation and economic issues.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, projecting that the opposition Students’ List secured 135 to 140 seats, compared to around 105 for his Serbian Progressive Party. High voter turnout and student-led protests marked this significant political shift after Vucic’s 14-year rule.
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate election, citing potential voter confusion caused by Republican Sen. Daniel Sullivan’s candidacy alongside Daniel J. Sullivan. The Justice Department contends this could undermine the election’s integrity and seeks clarity on ballot implications.
Federal prosecutors have instructed at least 18 counties in California to verify and sequester ballots potentially associated with noncitizens. This demand follows a lawsuit against the state aiming to block the counting of over 20,000 votes deemed likely cast by noncitizens, amidst ongoing voting efforts statewide.
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that Iran has escalated efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots reportedly reaching advanced stages in the Middle East. The U.S. State Department is adjusting staffing at embassies in the region amid these threats, particularly from Iranian-backed Houthis.
President Trump has reduced tariffs on select Canadian products vital to Maine’s agricultural sector, including packing machinery and specialised containers for wild blueberries. Senator Susan Collins supports these exemptions, citing their importance to local farmers amid criticisms from Democrats regarding political motivations behind the decision.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will cast their votes early in Palm Beach County, Florida, this Saturday, according to a White House official. Despite previously stating a preference for Election Day voting, Trump has recently voted by mail yet is critical of widespread mail-in voting.
The New York City Council has approved a bill to ban horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028, named after Romanch Mahajan, who died in a carriage accident. The legislation is now awaiting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s signature and includes provisions for humane placement of animals and a transition plan for businesses.
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