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- Aid sector criticises lack of foreign aid in federal budget
- Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
- Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
- Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
- El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
- Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
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Aid sector criticises lack of foreign aid in federal budget
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What’s the Latest: Aid sector calls out omission of foreign aid in federal budget
Canada‘s aid sector has expressed dismay over the federal budget announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, which made no mention of foreign aid for the first time in over 15 years. Kate Higgins, head of Co-operation Canada, stated, “The budget is largely silent on issues of international development co-operation and humanitarian action.”
The Canadian government has not specified a timetable for the anticipated foreign policy review that is expected to address international development assistance and humanitarian action. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated that the update would be available in a matter of weeks, emphasising that development assistance remains a priority for Global Affairs Canada.
Canada’s aid sector has expressed disappointment at the federal budget’s omission of foreign aid, with Co-operation Canada head Kate Higgins urging the government to clarify its stance during an upcoming foreign policy review. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that this review will occur in “a matter of weeks” and will address the country’s approach to development assistance.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how Canada’s federal budget will specifically affect foreign aid allocations moving forward.
Aid sector criticises lack of foreign aid in federal budget
Canada’s aid sector has expressed significant concern following the federal budget’s omission of any mention of foreign aid, marking the first time in over 15 years that international assistance has been excluded from budget discussions. Kate Higgins, head of Co-operation Canada, stated, “The budget is largely silent on issues of international development co-operation and humanitarian action,” highlighting the precarious global context where aid is often critical.
The budget, presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney, notably lacks references to “international assistance,” “foreign aid,” and “international development.” A review by The Canadian Press shows previous budgets since 2010 included these terms. The latest document references Ukraine only in connection with drone production and briefly mentions aid workers in relation to a permit program for organisations operating in conflict zones.
Higgins remarked on the government’s prior commitment to cut $2.7 billion in foreign aid over four years, suggesting that while no further reductions were introduced, “the stakes around the world are very high.” She urged the government to consider the vital role of development funding in addressing international crises, such as the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand assured that the foreign policy review, expected soon, will incorporate “our approach on development,” emphasising that “development assistance is a priority for Global Affairs Canada.” However, advocates remain sceptical, with Lindsay Sheridan from Results Canada expressing disappointment at the lack of details, stating their search of the budget turned up no relevant terms regarding international assistance.
UNICEF Canada and The One Campaign both echoed these concerns, arguing for the inclusion of international development in discussions of global volatility. The House of Commons finance committee had also urged the government for more transparency regarding aid allocations, with critics pointing to missed opportunities to establish a comprehensive strategy akin to earlier initiatives led by Canada under past administrations.
Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
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Get you up to speed: 2026 Senate midterm election results as Democrats win control, Schumer vows “legislative razor wire” against Trump
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan, stating, “Michigan, we did it!” The race remains unprojected by WTX US News, though Democrats are assessed as likely winners.
The race between Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers remains too close to call, with WTX US News not projecting a winner as votes continue to be counted. If El-Sayed prevails, he will make history as the first Muslim-American elected to the U.S. Senate, pending his expected swearing-in in January.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declared victory in Michigan, expressing pride in potentially becoming the first Muslim-American elected to the U.S. Senate, and emphasised a commitment to inclusive leadership. The outcome remains uncertain as WTX US News has not projected a winner, but El-Sayed’s remarks indicate a determination to confront political opposition directly and to engage with special interests in future political efforts.
What remains unclear — WTX US News has not projected a winner in the closely contested race.
Democrats secure Senate control as Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took the stage in Michigan to declare victory. WTX US News has not projected a winner in the race, which remains tight, though Democrats are assessed as the likely winners.
“Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said.
He said he is “so proud and honored” to be their senator-elect. If he wins against Republican Mike Rogers, El-Sayed will be the first Muslim-American elected to the U.S. Senate.
“You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates, so thank you,” he said. “This is all yours.”
He thanked voters for inviting him to their churches, synagogues and homes.
“Thank you for your trust and your belief and your kindness,” he said. “I’m going to take it all with me and I hope to bring back the kind of leadership that more than earns it.”
El-Sayed said his opponents weren’t just targeting and attacking him, “they were targeting and attacking you.”
“They want an America that is too small for some of us. We know that America is big enough for all of us,” he said.
It was a bitter race. El-Sayed’s vehement criticism of the Israeli government drew stiff pushback from Republicans and some moderate Democrats in both the primary and general election, and President Trump frequently made incendiary comments about El-Sayed, calling him “Mohammad” and saying he should be forced to go through a metal detector. He pointed to that bitterness during his speech early Wednesday.
“So Mike, enjoy your retirement!” El-Sayed said, telling him to enjoy his yachts.
“You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope,” he said. “May we never have to see the likes of you in the state again.”
“JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January,” he said, before nodding to Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio heritage. “So you know what that means: Wolverine one, Buckeye zero!”
“Donald, look, I know you’ve struggled with my name,” he said. “So after JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me senator.”
“To the super PACs and special interests who tried to beat us, we are coming for your system of politics,” he said. “To AIPAC, who spent $42 million against us, thank you for giving me the opportunity to beat you twice.”
Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
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Get you up to speed: Vomiting illness breaks out on EasyJet flight forcing crew to contact air traffic control | News UK
A vomiting illness affected at least seven passengers on an easyJet flight from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November. The aircraft was met by medical services upon landing due to the passengers developing flu-like symptoms, including nausea and severe vomiting.
Aircraft operations at Edinburgh Airport resumed after flight EZY3320 from Hurghada to Edinburgh landed on 3 November, where medical services greeted the aircraft. An outbreak of a similar nature was reported on another EasyJet flight two weeks prior, raising concerns over potential food contamination at the airport.
EasyJet reported that medical services were prepared to assist upon landing after several passengers on flight EZY3320 from Hurghada to Edinburgh fell ill with flu-like symptoms, prompting the airline to investigate food contamination at the airport as a potential cause. The airline emphasised its commitment to the wellbeing of customers and crew, ensuring that all necessary measures would be taken in response to the incident.
What remains unclear — It is not known whether the recent vomiting illness is linked to food contamination or another cause.
Vomiting illness affects seven on easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland
A vomiting illness broke out on an easyJet flight from Egypt to Scotland.
At least seven people fell ill as the aircraft travelled from Hurghada to Edinburgh on Tuesday.
Crew members were forced to contact air traffic control before landing, with passengers developing flu-like symptoms.
These included high temperatures, nausea and severe vomiting.
A child also broke out in an unexplained rash on the journey.
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EasyJet said: ‘Flight EZY3320 from Hurghada to Edinburgh on 3 November was met by medical services on landing due to some unwell customers onboard.
‘Our crew did all they could to assist during the flight.
‘The wellbeing of our customers and crew is our highest priority.’
A similar outbreak occurred on another flight from Scotland to Egypt two weeks ago.
Eight passengers were said to have experience severe vomiting at the same time.
EasyJet said the incident was possibly linked to food contamination at the airport.
Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
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Get you up to speed: Boy, 6, dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack that killed family | News World
A six-year-old boy, Elliot English, has died in hospital following an arson attack on his family home in Birchwood, Waterford, which occurred on October 13 and killed four family members. The Gardaí continue to investigate the incident, which is being treated as a multiple murder, with six people arrested in connection with the case.
Garda Síochána has arrested six individuals in connection with the investigation into the arson attack, with four released without charge. Jessica Dalton, 31, and Cian Stacey, 21, remain in custody after being charged with criminal damage and assault causing serious harm following the incident on October 13.
Garda Síochána is continuing its investigation into the suspected arson attack that killed five members of the English family, with six people arrested thus far, including a man and woman who have been charged and remanded into custody. Fianna Fáil TD Mary Butler expressed her devastation at the unfolding tragedy, stating, “It’s absolutely devastating and heartbreaking that Elliot’s little gentle soul has passed.”
What remains unclear — The motive behind the arson attack that resulted in the deaths of four family members is still unknown.
Six-year-old boy dies in hospital weeks after Waterford arson attack
Floral tributes outside the scene of suspected arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterford (Picture: The Press Association)
A six-year-old boy critically injured in an arson attack that killed his parents and two brothers has died in hospital, his heartbroken family have confirmed.
Elliot English had been fighting for his life since a fire ripped through his family home in Waterford on October 13.
He died at Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin.
Elliot’s parents, Kim and Phillip English, and brothers Callum and Jayden also died in the fire that Gardaí believe started as a result of an arson attack.
His older sister is still fighting for life in hospital.
A family statement read: ‘The English family wishes to confirm, with profound sadness, the passing of Elliot.
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‘This comes following the tragic events in Birchwood earlier this month, in which Elliot’s mother, Kim, his father, Philip, and his two brothers, Jaden and Callum, tragically lost their lives.
‘The family has endured an unimaginable loss, and this latest bereavement has left relatives, neighbours and friends facing an overwhelming period of grief.
Elliot’s parents, Kim and Phillip English (pictured), and brothers Callum and Jayden also died in the fire
‘At this incredibly difficult time, the family respectfully asks members of the media to allow them, along with their neighbours and friends, the time, space and privacy to come to terms with this devastating tragedy.’
Fianna Fáil TD Mary Butler said she was devastated to learn of Elliot’s death.
‘It’s absolutely devastating and heartbreaking that Elliot’s little gentle soul has passed,’ she said.
‘My thoughts are with his extended family who are still mourning the loss of his parents and brothers.
‘I’d like to commend the healthcare staff at Crumlin who have cared for Elliot for the past four weeks.’
Elliot English had been fighting for his life since a fire ripped through his family home in Waterford on October 13 (Picture: PA)
Garda Síochána continues to investigate what they believe is a multiple murder, following an arson attack that occurred at the home shortly after 5am on October 13.
In total, six people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, four of whom were released without charge.
In October, the first people arrested in the investigation, a man and a woman, appeared in court charged in relation to the attack.
Jessica Dalton, 31, with an address in Waterford city, and Cian Stacey, 21, of no fixed abode, were remanded into custody, charged with one count of criminal damage and two counts of assault causing serious harm.
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El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
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Get you up to speed: Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx
El Hierro, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, has declared a state of emergency following the arrival of over 3,300 migrants and refugees by boat since the start of November. Authorities are seeking assistance from the Spanish government as local conditions have become increasingly challenging for the island’s 11,400 residents.
Maritime rescue services have rescued 3,261 migrants and refugees off the coast of the Canary Islands in the first six days of November. Officials are seeking temporary accommodation for the new arrivals, as conditions at the island’s hospital have been described as “undesirable.”
El Hierro has officially declared a state of emergency and has requested assistance from the Spanish government due to the arrival of over 3,300 migrants and refugees since the start of November. Regional leader Fernando Clavijo noted that the current situation is “absolutely unsustainable,” prompting measures such as diverting buses to support migration operations and increasing medical staff on the island.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the Spanish government plans to assist El Hierro amid the emergency declaration.
El Hierro declares emergency as migrant and refugee arrivals surge
News|MigrationCanary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx
El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.
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Published On 8 Nov 20268 Nov 2026Authorities of El Hierro, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, have declared an emergency and asked the government in Madrid for help after a surge in migrants and refugees arriving on boats.
“We are very concerned… by this sharp increase in arrivals,” Alpidio Armas, head of the governing council for El Hierro, one of Europe’s main entry points for migrants and refugees from West Africa, told Spanish television on Saturday.
“This is precisely what has led us to declare an emergency in order to ensure a framework of cooperation with higher-level institutions.”
More than 3,300 people have arrived on the island in about 30 boats since the start of November, according to local authorities. El Hierro has about 11,400 residents.
Officials are seeking temporary accommodation for the new arrivals, while conditions at the island’s hospital have become “undesirable”, Armas said.
The situation is “absolutely unsustainable”, the Reuters news agency quoted Fernando Clavijo, the regional leader of the Canary Islands, as saying on Friday.
Maritime rescue services rescued 3,261 migrants and refugees off the coast of the Canary Islands in the first six days of November.
Clavijo said the numbers were approaching the record levels seen in 2024, and on some days, the current pace was even higher.
Buses have been diverted to migration operations, and medical staff have been brought in from other islands, he said.
Deadly route
The Atlantic route from West Africa to the Canary Islands is one of the world’s deadliest migration crossings.
Two people were found dead on a boat heading for the Canaries this week, and five others are believed to have died during the voyage, according to the AFP news agency, citing survivor accounts.
At least nine migrants or refugees have died off the islands in recent weeks.
Arrivals reached a record of more than 46,000 in 2024, then fell sharply due to tighter surveillance and greater cooperation with countries of origin and transit.
Between January and October, 13,327 irregular migrants and refugees arrived by sea, 5.5 percent fewer than in the same period last year, according to Spain’s Ministry of the Interior.
Patrols off Senegal, Mauritania and Morocco have pushed departures further south, from The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea, making crossings longer.
Senegalese police said on Saturday that they intercepted 142 migrants, including women and young children, off Dakar.
Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
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What’s the Latest: Daughter of WWII veteran selling ‘door poppies’ to support local Legion
Margot Rockett is selling her handcrafted “door poppies” in Toronto to support the local Legion as Remembrance Day approaches. All proceeds from the $10 poppies, which are officially licensed, will benefit her Legion branch at Coxwell and Gerrard, with funds staying in the community to support local veterans and their families.
Margot Rockett’s door poppies, sold for £10 each, are officially licensed by the Royal Canadian Legion, ensuring compliance with a strict trademark policy. All proceeds from the sales support her local Legion branch at Coxwell and Gerrard, aimed at aiding veterans and their families in the community.
Margot Rockett’s “door poppies,” which are officially licensed by the Legion, are generating significant community support, with proceeds directed towards local veterans and their families at the Coxwell and Gerrard Legion. Vice-president Shelley Lyons noted that Rockett’s initiative is crucial for the branch’s poppy campaign, especially as they seek to encourage more widespread remembrance amid decreasing public participation.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how many door poppies have been sold or the total amount raised for the local Legion.
Daughter of WWII veteran sells door poppies to support local Legion
As Remembrance Day approaches, Margot Rockett, a resident of Toronto, is responding to increased demand for her handcrafted “door poppies.” These large, wreath-like poppies, designed to hang on doors, have gained popularity following a viral trend on TikTok. “It’s a bigger, bolder way to say I remember,” Rockett stated.
Rockett created the door poppy as a tribute to her father, who served in the Air Force during the Second World War. Reflecting on her father’s care at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, she expressed gratitude, stating, “They took such good care of him and I really wanted to give back to the Poppy Fund and to the Legion.” The creation of the door poppy emerged during the pandemic as a modified version of a previous flower design.
The door poppies, priced at £10 each, are officially licensed by the Royal Canadian Legion. Rockett remarked, “It’s a very rigid, strict policy because it is a trademarked image, and I respect that because they have to protect the poppy.” All proceeds from sales will benefit Rockett’s local Legion branch at Coxwell and Gerrard, ensuring that funds remain within the community to support veterans and their families.
The initiative has garnered support from the Legion, with Vice-President Shelley Lyons acknowledging its significance to their fundraising efforts: “It’s huge income for us.” She expressed concern about the declining number of people donning poppies on Remembrance Day, suggesting that a “lack of education and just memory knowledge” might contribute to this trend.
Rockett continues to produce door poppies around the clock to meet the heightened demand, expressing her commitment to the cause. “I think if my dad were here, he’d be really proud,” she said, highlighting the personal impact of her charitable work.
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