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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
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What’s the Latest: Saskatoon committee to weigh expropriating land for BRT stations
Saskatoon’s transportation committee will decide whether to expropriate land needed for six Bus Rapid Transit stations after negotiations with property owners stalled. City administration recommends moving forward with taking over small parcels of land near concrete BRT platforms on 22nd Street West and 8th Street East.
The Saskatoon transportation committee will meet on Tuesday to consider recommendations for expropriating land necessary for six Bus Rapid Transit stations, following stalled negotiations with several property owners. According to city administration, discussions with landowners began in 2024, and while the city has successfully purchased 10 properties for the stations, six remain due to unwillingness from some owners to sell and a lack of response from others.
The City of Saskatoon’s transportation committee is set to decide on expropriating land for Bus Rapid Transit stations amid stalled negotiations with property owners, with a recommendation from city administration to proceed with the acquisition of six parcels of land. Councillor Bev Dubois noted that there may be further meetings with landowners before the matter goes to council at the end of November, indicating the final decision is still uncertain.
What remains unclear — It is not confirmed whether additional meetings with landowners will take place before the council decision at the end of November.
Saskatoon committee to consider expropriating land for bus rapid transit stations
Saskatoon’s transportation committee is set to decide on potential expropriation of small parcels of private land for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, following stalled negotiations with property owners. The city administration has recommended the acquisition of land near planned BRT platforms on 22nd Street West and 8th Street East, with each site requiring approximately 30 to 57 square metres.
The city initiated discussions with landowners in 2024 and has already secured ten properties for the project, with plans to acquire five more. However, officials stated that some owners refuse to sell, while others have ceased communication. “There were some that were having some adjustments made already to that piece of land with the city, or discussions about possible adjustments, and then the conversation with the business just stopped,” said Councillor Bev Dubois, chair of the transportation committee.
Karen Kobussen, CEO of the Saskatoon West Business Association, expressed concerns regarding the surprise of property owners. She reported that many were notified just days before the committee meeting, leading to uncertainty and haste among landowners. “The ones I’ve spoken to have received emails on Friday, just basically saying consult your lawyer and here’s the meeting notice,” Kobussen said.
The committee’s report outlines alternative options, including relocating the stations to city-owned land, but the city regards this as “substandard” due to a lack of shelters and information for transit users. A recommendation will be made to city council following the committee meeting to determine the final decision regarding expropriation.
Kobussen emphasised the need for ongoing dialogue with landowners, advocating for smaller platforms as a compromise. “We absolutely agree that BRT and transit in general is very important for Saskatoon,” she stated. “But what can we look at so that both sides can say, yes, I can live with that and this is a great, happy medium.” The session is expected to attract considerable public input before a conclusion is reached.
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Get you up to speed: U.S. launches defensive strikes at Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island following an incident where Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at an American aircraft. Three U.S. officials confirmed the strikes, which occurred near the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have increased the operational costs of the Iran war to at least $47.1 billion as of mid-October, with $29 billion attributed to replacing used munitions. Reports indicate that the financial implications do not account for the damage inflicted on U.S. military bases in the region, many of which have been targets of Iranian attacks.
President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, indicated that a deal with Iran “could happen” and noted that “Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, as the U.S. military’s costs from the ongoing conflict rise to at least $47.1 billion, lawmakers have been updated on significant expenses related to munitions and equipment replacement.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the U.S. military plans to address the damage to its bases in the Middle East.
U.S. military conducts defensive strikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has launched limited defensive strikes at Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, three U.S. officials confirmed to WTX US News.
A senior U.S. official said the strikes targeted Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at an American aircraft.
The Wall Street Journal first reported on the strikes on Monday.
The strikes came on the eve of Election Day, as President Trump floats restarting hostilities with Iran after the midterms and as the U.S. and Qatari mediators broker talks on a U.S.-Iran deal.
As the war enters its ninth month, Mr. Trump’s rhetoric has continued to swing back and forth between striking a deal and launching sustained strikes against Iran again.
In a Truth Social post earlier Monday, the president said a deal “could happen” and that “Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible.” Later that night, in an appearance on Fox News, Mr. Trump said “we still have to take care of” several sites in Iran, including Pickaxe Mountain, which houses a suspected nuclear site. During his appearance on Sean Hannity’s program, Mr. Trump said it was “not a big deal” and could be done in “an hour.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a weekend call with Mr. Trump, pushed for further sustained strikes against Iran, according to The Associated Press. Mr. Trump acknowledged the call had taken place, saying he had a “very good talk with him,” but did not elaborate on what he and Netanyahu discussed.
The war has loomed large over both the U.S. midterm and Israeli parliamentary elections. In the U.S., rising costs stemming from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to cratering support for Mr. Trump and the Republican Party.
In Israel, Netanyahu’s party lost its majority in the first parliamentary elections since Oct. 7, 2023.
As of mid-October, the Iran war had cost the U.S. military at least $47.1 billion, according to a new estimate from U.S. Central Command obtained by WTX US News.
CENTCOM said the cost of replacing spent munitions alone was about $29 billion, according to the latest estimate, which was provided to lawmakers. Another $6.1 billion was needed to replace lost equipment, and there has been around $11.9 billion spent on incremental costs like support for American service members.
The estimate does not include the cost of damage to U.S. military bases in the Middle East, many of which have been targeted by Iranian drones and missiles.
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