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- Poll indicates PQ’s referendum pledge may have cost party majority
- Ohio governor’s race intensifies with attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother
- Three-year-old girl rescued after becoming stuck in 12th-storey window in China
- Former FDLR fighters face challenges returning to civilian life in Rwanda
- Regina Thunder receives Prairie Football Conference trophy from Saskatoon Hilltops
- U.S. issues new security warnings to citizens in Middle East amid Houthi attacks
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The Sunday Telegraph - ‘Deadly’ smart motorways scrapped
Summary of the front page
Forgotten among much of the Grand National coverage is the winner – Corach Rambler, who was ridden by Irish jockey Derek Fox. The Sunday Telegraph’s main image shows Fox celebrating on his horse, while reporting that “hypocritical” activists failed to stop the race. The paper’s main story focuses on news that the government has scrapped plans to build 14 new smart motorways due to a lack of public confidence.
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Poll indicates PQ’s referendum pledge may have cost party majority
October 21, 2026
7:00 am
A post-election poll indicates that the Parti Québécois might have secured a majority government had it not committed to a sovereignty referendum in its initial mandate. This decision appears to have influenced voter support significantly, affecting the party’s electoral outcome.
Ohio governor’s race intensifies with attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother
October 21, 2026
5:00 am
A new attack advertisement features Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of dishonesty and supporting her political opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy. Acton’s family condemned the ad as “despicable,” while Ramaswamy defended it, asserting that many close to Acton advise against her candidacy. The ad’s origins remain unclear.
Three-year-old girl rescued after becoming stuck in 12th-storey window in China
October 21, 2026
4:00 am
Bystanders in Fujian, China, successfully prevented a three-year-old girl from falling from a 12th-floor window, waiting for rescuers to arrive.
Former FDLR fighters face challenges returning to civilian life in Rwanda
October 21, 2026
1:00 am
Jean Claude Hategekimana, a former fighter with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), has returned to Rwanda after years of conflict. At the Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre, he and other returnees are receiving support to transition into civilian life amid challenges of reintegration and overcoming persistent fears instilled by their past.
Regina Thunder receives Prairie Football Conference trophy from Saskatoon Hilltops
October 21, 2026
12:00 am
The president of the Regina Thunder has the Prairie Football Conference championship trophy following the Saskatoon Hilltops’ failure to bring it to the game on Sunday. This issue arose during a key matchup, highlighting oversight in pre-game preparations.
U.S. issues new security warnings to citizens in Middle East amid Houthi attacks
October 20, 2026
10:00 pm
U.S. diplomatic missions in the Middle East issued security warnings for Americans due to escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a recent strike on Riyadh’s international airport that killed an American. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant amid potential travel disruptions.
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