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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.
November 10, 2026
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Get you up to speed: Trump administration again boycotts UN human rights review
The United States boycotted a United Nations examination of its human rights record in Geneva, which has resulted in the review being postponed until January. UN Human Rights Council President Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro confirmed the absence of the US delegation as the session was set to begin.
The UN Human Rights Council has postponed the examination of the US human rights record until January, as US representatives did not attend the scheduled review in Geneva. This marks the second consecutive year that Washington has opted out of its own review, following its withdrawal from the council in February 2025.
Rights groups have condemned the US’s continued boycott of the UN human rights review, citing a surge in violations. In response to the absence, the UN Human Rights Council has postponed the examination of the US record until January.
What remains unclear — It is not specified what specific criticisms or allegations regarding the US human rights record will be raised during the delayed review in January.
Trump administration boycotts UN human rights review for second consecutive year
News|Donald TrumpTrump administration again boycotts UN human rights review
UN Human Rights Council delays US human rights record examination until January after Washington refuses meeting.
Published On 10 Nov 202610 Nov 2026
The United States has again boycotted a United Nations examination of its human rights record, drawing criticism from rights groups who say violations under President Donald Trump are surging to levels not seen in decades.
US representatives on Tuesday failed to show up at the UN in Geneva for the review, which all 193 UN member states undergo every four to five years.
“The delegation of the United States is not present in the room,” UN Human Rights Council President Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, of Indonesia, announced as the session was set to begin.
The US refusal to participate prompted the UN body to delay examining the US human rights record until January. This is the second year in a row that Washington has skipped its own review.
The US withdrew from the council in February 2025 shortly after Trump began his second presidential term, claiming it was biased against Israel.
The Trump administration has been a fierce critic of the UN, withdrawing Washington from key agencies, slashing its funding and bypassing the body in launching the war on Iran.
A US State Department spokesperson said participation would imply endorsement of the council’s work.
“[We] give no credibility to the agency,” the spokesperson said.
“This irredeemable body makes a mockery of human rights through consistent failures to uphold its own ‘values’ as it pushes anti-American rhetoric,” the official added, without responding to allegations about the US record.
The 47-member council has not directly criticised Washington’s rights record. However, experts have expressed alarm over issues such as migrant deportations, which Washington maintains are carried out in accordance with US immigration law.
UN documents show countries had planned to raise issues such as abortion access and the death penalty.
US and international non-governmental organisations also sent nearly 200 UN submissions covering topics from migration to racial discrimination.
“Enough is enough,” Jamil Dakwar, of the American Civil Liberties Union, told reporters in Geneva.
“We’ve seen attacks on fundamental human rights and civil liberties unprecedented in generations,” he added.
Fourteen countries are due to take part in the review process in Geneva this month. During Trump’s first term in office, the US submitted its UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report.
Eric Tistounet, a visiting professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute who was the council’s first secretary, said the US walkout could affect the credibility of the council’s review system.
“If the predominant global power, which has always claimed to adhere to the human rights norms, doesn’t show up and doesn’t even justify why, then you are in big trouble,” he said.
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What’s the Latest: Calgary budget proposes 15% property tax increase in 2027
Calgary’s budget proposal includes a 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027, aimed at funding various city services and infrastructure projects. The proposed increases, part of a four-year budget plan, would result in an additional monthly cost of $53 for the typical residential property assessed at $688,000.
City officials expect property values in Calgary to decline slightly in 2027, with a projected drop of 2.5 per cent for single residential properties and 5.6 per cent for typical condos. The proposed budget will increase city debt from $4.2 billion in 2027 to $10 billion in 2030 to fund long-term infrastructure projects, including significant improvements to water utilities and the Green Line.
The proposed budget for Calgary, set to be deliberated by city council, includes a significant 15 per cent property tax increase in 2027, with potential total increases of 37 per cent over four years. City officials project a slight decline in property values, which they state will result in a reduced education property tax payment, offering savings of approximately $125 for the typical homeowner.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the proposed tax increases will impact different income brackets within the Calgary population.
Calgary budget proposes 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027
Calgary’s proposed budget for 2027 includes a 15 per cent increase in property taxes, the first year in a four-year plan that could ultimately raise city property taxes by 37 per cent. The budget highlights spending prioritising infrastructure and public safety, involving nearly $600 million in new expenditures, alongside a total of $4.4 billion earmarked for capital funding in key areas such as water, roads, and recreational facilities.
Besides the substantial tax increase, the proposed budget suggests additional financial burdens, including increased waste and recycling fees, as well as higher water bills, potentially raising monthly costs for the average residential property valued at $688,000 by around $53. In 2027, transit fares may rise by 3.8 per cent, with adult admission fees to leisure centres increasing by 3.1 per cent.
The proposed tax hike aims to support numerous investments, including $188 million for the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department, and $134 million for Calgary Transit. Additionally, the budget proposes a vast $21 billion in capital spending over the four years, including $13 billion for new infrastructure projects.
While the city’s debt is projected to increase from $4.2 billion in 2027 to $10 billion by 2030 to fund long-term infrastructure plans, officials cautioned that such growth could limit future funding flexibility. The budget document states, “more debt will increase the amount required for debt payments,” highlighting concerns about financial sustainability.
Property values are expected to decline slightly in 2027, with residential assessments projected to drop by 2.5 per cent. However, this decrease may lead to reduced education property taxes, as city officials forecast a 6.4 per cent reduction in provincial property taxes, translating to approximately $125 in savings for the typical homeowner next year.
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