- US Senate begins debate on comprehensive immigration reform bill
- Kelowna fire at supportive housing complex results in tenant evictions
- Republican redistricting efforts face setbacks in mid-decade elections across multiple states
- Mother and daughter found dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in BC
- Murdoch’s empire distances itself from Trump as election strategies shift
- Democratic Socialists of America achieve record number of midterm election wins
- What powers will Trump retain with a Democrat-controlled Congress?
- William Lawrence defeats Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th District
World News
In the US midterm elections, candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) achieved record victories, marking a significant milestone for the organisation. Notable wins include three new representatives from New York and re-elections for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib, highlighting the DSA’s rising influence in national politics.
Ebola virus outbreaks have re-emerged in Uganda and Congo, with survivors potentially facing long-term health issues including vision and hearing loss.
US markets opened higher following the Democrats’ success in the midterm elections, gaining control of both the House and Senate. The Nasdaq rose 1%, the Dow climbed 1.8%, and the S&P 500 increased by 1.1%. Retailers surged as tariff policy changes loom, while energy prices fell significantly amid global tensions.
Daniel and Christy Kinahan, notorious figures from the Kinahan Cartel, were recently spotted at an MMA championship in Dubai, marking their first public appearance in years. Despite a US bounty of £5,000,000 on them, they continue their lavish lifestyle, with the UAE reportedly having frozen their assets.
A tightly packed chamber has unveiled 22 intact painted coffins of Singer Priestesses in Luxor’s Asasif Necropolis. Dating to Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, the discovery includes rare papyri. Urgent restoration work on the coffins will now commence by the archaeological team.
Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed the ‘Chinese Nostradamus’, predicts a potential US invasion of Iran as tensions escalate. His insights, shared through YouTube and Substack, suggest that a military action could occur as early as March 2027 with support from allies. Explore his forecasts further.
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
Energy-intensive industries are urging the European Union to address surging electricity and gas prices. Key discussions on tax adjustments and network charges are slated for the council meeting on 19 and 20 March.
As Iranian drones and missiles continue to rain on the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates…
EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.
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