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- Protesters hold die-in demonstration against pesticides in Montreal
- CBS Weekend News highlights Trump rallies and rising travel costs
- Body of missing 18-year-old found in Ashby as police investigate death
- Spanish activists investigated over T-shirts promoting violence against tourists
- B.C. Lions defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders to advance in playoffs
- Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal dismissed with prejudice
- Erin Patterson sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning three relatives
- Protests Erupt Across France Amid Ongoing Youth-Led Demonstrations
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Protesters hold die-in demonstration against pesticides in Montreal
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What’s the Latest: Protesters stage ‘die-in’ against pesticides in Montreal
Protesters staged a “die-in” against pesticides in front of Health Canada’s offices in Montreal on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The demonstration aimed to highlight concerns over recent legislation allowing the use of banned pesticides, with participants laying on the ground and using props to convey their message.
Protesters staged a ‘die-in’ in front of Health Canada’s offices in Montreal on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as part of a wider demonstration against pesticide legislation. Similar protests occurred across the province in cities including Quebec City, Sherbrooke, and Ottawa, highlighting collective concerns over recent federal government actions.
Thibault Rehn, executive director of Vigilance OGM, stated the protest was aimed at highlighting “historic setbacks” by the federal government regarding pesticide regulations. Further protests are planned in several cities across Quebec, including Quebec City and Ottawa, signalling continued public dissent against the recent legislation allowing the use of banned pesticides.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how many protesters participated in the ‘die-in’ event in Montreal.
Protesters hold die-in demonstration against pesticides in Montreal
Protesters in Montreal staged a “die-in” on Saturday, 31 October 2026, to oppose the use of pesticides. The demonstration took place outside Health Canada’s offices in the downtown area, where participants highlighted the dangers of pesticides through a symbolic display.
Many attendees, donning Halloween costumes, lay on the ground, while others dressed in white coveralls mimicked the act of spraying pesticides over them. Children participated by tracing chalk outlines of pretend victims, and cardboard coffins along with tombstones bearing the names of various diseases were placed in front of the building.
Thibault Rehn, executive director of Vigilance OGM, one of the organisations behind the protest, expressed concerns over what he termed “historic setbacks” by the federal government. He specifically critiqued legislation passed in June that permits the cabinet to circumvent Health Canada and authorise the use of banned pesticides.
The protest in Montreal was part of a coordinated effort, with similar demonstrations occurring in multiple cities across Quebec, including Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Terrebonne, Blainville, Val-David, and Ottawa.
The collective action underscores a growing public anxiety over pesticide regulations and calls for greater accountability from the government.
CBS Weekend News highlights Trump rallies and rising travel costs
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Get you up to speed: 10/31: WTX Weekend News
Donald Trump held rallies in Iowa and Kansas ahead of the midterm elections. No immediate details on attendance or specific events during the rallies have been confirmed.
Donald Trump is scheduled to hold rallies in Iowa and Kansas over the next two weeks as he continues campaigning ahead of the midterm elections. The rise in airfares and gas prices is expected to significantly impact travel plans for many voters during this period.
Officials have noted concerns about rising airfares and gas prices impacting travel plans ahead of the midterm elections. In response, airlines are reportedly considering adjustments to pricing strategies to mitigate passenger dissatisfaction.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how the rising airfares and gas prices will impact voter turnout in the upcoming midterms.
WTX Weekend News highlights Trump rallies and rising travel costs
Trump rallies in Iowa, Kansas before midterms; Higher airfares, gas prices roil travelers.
Body of missing 18-year-old found in Ashby as police investigate death
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Get you up to speed: Body of missing 18-year-old found as police investigate ‘unexplained’ death | News UK
The body of 18-year-old James Corlett was found in Ashby-de-la-Zouch following a search after he did not return home from a night out on October 29. The death is being treated as ‘unexplained,’ and further enquiries are underway.
James Corlett’s body was discovered on the evening of October 30, following his disappearance the previous evening. The death is being treated as unexplained, with further investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding it.
Derbyshire Police confirmed that the death of James Corlett, whose body was found in Ashby, is being treated as ‘unexplained’ as investigations continue. Samantha Niblett, MP for South Derbyshire, expressed her condolences on social media, urging the public to refrain from speculation and to offer kindness to the grieving family.
What remains unclear — The circumstances surrounding the unexplained death of James Corlett are still under investigation.
Body of missing 18-year-old found in Ashby as police investigate death
The body of an 18-year-old has been found following a desperate search after he failed to return home from a night out.
James Corlett, from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, went out in nearby Ashby-de-la-Zouch on October 29.
Since leaving the house on Thursday evening, he had not been in touch with his family, leading to him being reported missing.
Authorities had been ‘extremely concerned’ for the teen’s welfare, as it was ‘completely out of character’ for him to disappear without telling anyone.
Described as white, around 6ft 4in and with brown hair, he had last been seen in jeans, a brown jumper, and black trainers, with a Derbyshire Police spokesperson appealing for ‘urgent help’ in locating him.
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Sadly, the search came to an end this evening when his body was discovered in Ashby.
‘His family have been informed and are being supported by officers at this difficult time,’ a spokesperson for the force said.
‘The death is currently being treated as unexplained, and further enquiries continue to be carried out.’
Samantha Niblett, MP for South Derbyshire, also posted a statement on Facebook, writing: ‘I am so very sad to read an update from James’ dad Alan that James is no longer with us.
‘Thinking of Alan and James’s mum Ali, their family, and friends at this sad time of unimaginable pain and loss.
‘Please remember their hearts will be broken and if they read anything online it should be kind words and consideration, no speculation.
‘Thank you to those who rallied together to search for James.
Sending much love. 💕’
In a later comment, she further implored users to avoid speculating, adding: ‘I know people mean well, but this isn’t the time nor post for that.’
Spanish activists investigated over T-shirts promoting violence against tourists
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Get you up to speed: Spanish activists wear T-shirts saying ‘kill a foreign tourist, free up a house’ | News World
Four members of the Marxist youth organisation Arran are under investigation for allegedly committing a hate crime related to T-shirts promoting violence against foreign tourists, which they displayed at an assembly in Sant Climent, Menorca. Local prosecutors have opened a probe, and the activists face potential prosecution for the messages on the shirts, which have drawn police attention.
Local prosecutors are investigating four members of the Marxist youth organisation Arran for potential hate crimes related to T-shirts they wore during an assembly in Sant Climent, Menorca. The investigation was initiated after police reported the activists to a local court, leading to the complaint being admitted under Article 510 of the Spanish penal code, which governs hate speech and incitement to discrimination.
Spanish public prosecutors have initiated an investigation into four members of the anti-tourism group Arran for wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan, “Kill a foreign tourist, free up a house,” which is being treated as a potential hate crime. The case is ongoing, with the Spanish Parliament expected to consider new housing decrees aimed at addressing related social tensions, including protections against evictions and regulation of tourist rentals.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain if there are specific legal consequences for the activists under investigation beyond the ongoing probe into their actions.
Spanish activists investigated over T-shirts promoting violence against tourists
The shirts have led to an open probe by local prosecutors (Picture: SolarPix)
A group of anti-tourism activists has been warned they face prosecution over shirts saying: ‘Kill a foreign tourist, free up a house.’
Four members of a Marxist youth organisation called Arran have been questioned over the tops and have now been told they are being investigated on suspicion of committing a hate crime.
Public prosecutors have opposed an appeal lodged by the group to halt the probe by a judge on the holiday island of Menorca.
The T-shirts bore the message: ‘M*ta un guiri, allibera una casa.’ The word ‘Mata’ without the asterisk in it translates as ‘Kill’ in English.
The word Guiri is used to portray northern European tourists like British holidaymakers partying in Magaluf, usually in a mildly offensive way.
Madrid. Maricarmen is now set to return home following an agreement with the investment fund that owns the apartment, which agreed to limit her rent to 30% of her income. In the meantime, the Spanish central government has announced two new housing decrees that include extending protections against evictions for vulnerable people until 2030, a two-year extension of existing tenancy contracts expiring before December 31, 2028, regulating seasonal and tourist rentals, and limiting property purchases by investment funds, among other measures. The decrees will need to be approved by the Spanish Parliament this Friday, October 2. (Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images)” decoding=”async” loading=”lazy”/>
Protests have been going on for years against mass tourism (Picture: Getty)
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The activists under investigation wore the tops at an assembly they held earlier this year at a neighbourhood association hall in the Menorcan rural village of Sant Climent.
Police picked up on the T-shirts on an Arran Menorca Instagram post during ‘routine’ Internet checks to detect possible hate crimes and ended up reporting the four activists to a local court.
An investigating judge agreed to admit a police complaint under Article 510 of the Spanish penal code, which punishes hate speech and incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and is understood to have summoned the group members for questioning.
The activist group, whose associates on the mainland have in the past attacked tourist buses, revealed the probe today as it claimed the T-shirt campaign was ‘satirical’.
Josep de Luis, who is defending the four people being probed, said: ‘Article 510 does not punish every act that is hostile, offensive, exaggerated or in poor taste.
‘It seeks to protect groups that are vulnerable on the grounds of race, religion, sex, nationality, sexual orientation or sexual identity. A ‘guiri’ does not form part of a specially-protected group.’
He told local press: ‘You can understand the police doing their job, but taking it to court is going too far, and it’s even worse that the case has been allowed to proceed.
‘There is no aggrieved party, no real danger, and no incitement to violence but rather a reference to tourism itself, through a campaign against touristification.’
The Canary Islands and the Balearics have been at the forefront of anti-tourist protests in recent years, although they have also taken place in cities like Barcelona and Malaga.
Graffiti in English left on walls and benches in and around Palm Mar in southern Tenerife at the start of April 2024 included ‘My misery your paradise’ and ‘Average salary in Canary Islands is 1,200 euros.’
In an apparent UK backlash, a response left in English on a wall next to a ‘Tourists go home’ message said: “F##k off, we pay your wages.”
Spaniards in several parts of Spain went on to step up their war on holidaymakers by gluing shut Airbnb key boxes.
Brits have also been warned about activists using fake police tape to cordon off popular beauty spots like beach access paths to trick tourists into thinking they are closed.
Critics blame mass tourism for problems like sea pollution, traffic gridlock and lack of cheap, affordable housing for residents, linked to the pushing up of property prices because of Airbnb-style holiday lets.
Arran claimed responsibility for a July 2017 attack on a tourist bus in Barcelona, which holidaymakers mistook for a terror raid.
The gang slashed the vehicle’s tyres and daubed graffiti on its windows in a savage protest against mass tourism in the Catalan capital.
A group spokesman claimed at the time they were acting in legitimate self-defence against a development model which wanted to turn the country into an ‘amusement park’.
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B.C. Lions defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders to advance in playoffs
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What’s the Latest: Lions roar back, oust Roughriders from playoffs
The B.C. Lions defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 in the CFL West Division semifinal in Vancouver, overcoming a 14-point deficit. The victory secured the Lions a spot in the upcoming West Division final against the Edmonton Elks on November 7.
The B.C. Lions will face the Edmonton Elks in the West Division final on 7 November following their playoff victory against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This marks the Lions’ significant turnaround after starting the season with a 1-5 record, as they secured nine wins in their last ten matches to qualify for the postseason.
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke expressed confidence after the team’s comeback victory, stating, “I think with what we’ve been through this year, I think this isn’t uncharted territory for us.” The Lions will advance to the West Division final against the Edmonton Elks on November 7.
What remains unclear — It is not confirmed how the Saskatchewan Roughriders will address the emotional aftermath of their playoff loss.
B.C. Lions defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders to advance in playoffs
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Lions staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 in the West Division semifinal, eliminating the defending Grey Cup champions from the playoffs. At halftime, the Lions faced a 17-13 deficit, prompting concern in the locker room. Quarterback Nathan Rourke, reflecting on the team’s resilience, stated, “When things aren’t going our way, that we’re capable of climbing out the hole.”
The Lions, who started the season with a 1-5 record, rallied to win nine of their last ten games to secure a playoff position. On Saturday, they overcame a 14-point disadvantage, with Rourke completing 21 of 32 passes for 366 yards and three touchdowns. “We just had to remember what we’re capable of and just try to string a couple of plays together,” he commented.
The Roughriders’ quarterback, Trevor Harris, expressed disappointment after the loss, noting the team’s aspirations for championship success. “A game like this is one that’ll keep you up at night. But it’ll drive you for improvement,” he said. The defeat concluded Saskatchewan’s season after they ended with a 10-8 regular season, equalling the Lions’ record.
Lions’ head coach Buck Pierce praised Rourke for his performance, highlighting a crucial touchdown pass to receiver Jevon Cottoy, who scored on a 70-yard play. “He never ceases to amaze me,” Pierce remarked. Cottoy himself acknowledged that the team’s heads were down at halftime but emphasised the need to seize the moment in the second half.
In a closely contested match, B.C. struck back with consecutive touchdowns after the intermission. They will face the Edmonton Elks in the West Division final on November 7, while the Roughriders must ponder the missed opportunities that ended their playoff run. As defensive back Tevaughn Campbell stated, “It really showed. You could see it on guys’ faces. You could feel the emotion in the room.”
Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal dismissed with prejudice
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Get you up to speed: Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter dismissed with prejudice
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed President Trump’s multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice, stating that Trump did not prove the defendants acted with actual malice. The lawsuit concerned a story about a letter allegedly linked to Trump in a birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice on Saturday, stating that the claim did not meet the standard of actual malice required for public figures. A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team indicated that they plan to appeal the ruling, while the lawsuit had previously been refiled after an earlier dismissal in April.
U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, ruling that Trump failed to demonstrate actual malice in the defendants’ reporting. A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team stated that they will continue to pursue the matter and are likely to appeal the decision.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether Mr. Trump’s legal team will successfully appeal the dismissal of the lawsuit.
Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal dismissed with prejudice
A multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit by President Trump against The Wall Street Journal over a story reporting his ties to a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein has been thrown out.
In a 20-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice on Saturday, ruling that Mr. Trump did not prove the defendants made defamatory statements with actual malice.
He said the lawsuit was “grasping at straws” as it attempted to “manufacture” flaws in the WSJ’s investigative reporting.
Actual malice requires that plaintiffs prove that statements made about a public figure were published with the knowledge that they were false, or with disregard for whether they are true or not.
When a case is thrown out “with prejudice,” it cannot be refiled again, and the dismissal is permanent and incontrovertible.
“President Trump will continue to press forward in his powerhouse lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and all of the other defendants,” a spokesperson for Mr. Trump’s legal team told WTX US News in a statement. “The President will continue to hold those who mislead the American People with Fake News and smears accountable for their actions.”
A source familiar with Mr. Trump’s legal strategy said that the decision will likely be appealed.
The lawsuit was over a story the WSJ published last year describing a sexually suggestive letter that the paper said bore Mr. Trump’s name and was included in a 2003 album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday.
The president dismissed the story as “FAKE” and filed a $20 billion lawsuit against the paper, its parent company News Corp, the company’s CEO, the reporters who wrote the story and Rupert Murdoch, News Corp’s chairman emeritus.
House lawmakers later subpoenaed and obtained a redacted version of the birthday book from Epstein’s estate, which included the letter at the center of Mr. Trump’s lawsuit. Then-White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: “It’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it.”
In April, Gayles dismissed the lawsuit, saying the president’s legal team failed to clear the legal bar needed to establish their claim. He ruled that the president came “nowhere close” to showing the paper acted with “actual malice” toward him, the standard for bringing a defamation suit as a public figure.
Mr. Trump’s legal team refiled the lawsuit.
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