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- Second crossing discussion returns in Central Okanagan amid B.C. election campaign
- Three killed in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport
- Waterspout causes extensive damage in Sicily, overturning cars and damaging school
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- Israeli drone attack injures six in Lebanon near Syrian border
- Another whale from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
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Second crossing discussion returns in Central Okanagan amid B.C. election campaign
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Get you up to speed: Second crossing debate resurfaces in Central Okanagan during B.C. election campaign
An accident caused the closure of all three southbound lanes on the W.R. Bennett Bridge in Kelowna for several hours, resulting in significant traffic backlogs. Authorities have not confirmed details regarding casualties or the cause of the accident.
Officials continue to investigate the recent accident that led to the temporary closure of all three southbound lanes. No timeline has been provided regarding when the traffic situation will return to normal.
Local officials are evaluating traffic management strategies following the recent accident that closed all three southbound lanes of W.R. Bennett Bridge for several hours. The incident has prompted calls for improved safety measures to prevent future incidents and alleviate ongoing traffic issues in the area.
What remains unclear — The cause of the accident that led to the closure of all three southbound lanes remains unidentified.
Second crossing discussion returns in Central Okanagan amid B.C. election campaign
The issue was highlighted earlier this month again when an accident forced the closure of all three southbound lanes for several hours, creating significant traffic backlogs.
Three killed in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport
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Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others were wounded in attacks on Thursday targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft. The Saudi civil aviation authority confirmed that injuries ranged from minor to serious, though the incident marks the deadliest attack in the kingdom since the recent military offensive against Yemen’s Houthi rebels began.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that injuries from the attacks varied from minor to serious among the wounded. This incident marks the first confirmed assault on Saudia Airlines since the escalation of military operations in the region, highlighting growing risks in Saudi airspace following recent threats from the Houthis.
The Saudi Arabian government condemned the attacks that killed three citizens at King Khalid International Airport and stated that investigations are ongoing. The Saudi aviation authority warned that global airlines should remain vigilant, as the Houthis have declared Saudi airspace a military operation zone, indicating potential further escalation in attacks.
What remains unclear — It is not known how many individuals were seriously injured in the attacks.
Three killed in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport
Three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people “of different nationalities” were wounded in attacks targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, the kingdom’s civil aviation authority said Friday.
Thursday’s attack was the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces in neighboring Yemen launched a major military offensive last weekend aimed at retaking territory seized by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
It was a significant escalation in what appears to be the new epicenter of the wider war in the Middle East sparked by the joint U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran in late February.
The first attack Thursday afternoon targeted airport facilities, while the second struck the aircraft, which was empty at the time, the Saudi statement said. It did not identify those responsible, though the Houthis have claimed to target the airport repeatedly this week with ballistic missiles, including on Thursday.
Among the dead was Capt. Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, the Saudia Group said in a statement seen by the Associated Press. It appeared to be the first confirmed attack on the Saudi national carrier since the new offensive against the Houthis began.
The Saudi aviation agency, GACA, said in its statement that injuries to citizens and people of other nationalities “ranged from minor to serious.”
The Houthis this week warned global airlines “for the last time” about the potential consequences of operating in Saudi airspace, which they have declared a theater for military operations.
On Wednesday, Saudi officials said attacks on the Riyadh and Abha airports claimed by the Houthis had killed three people.
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Waterspout causes extensive damage in Sicily, overturning cars and damaging school
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A waterspout caused significant damage in Marsala, Sicily, overturning cars and damaging the Alcide De Gasperi school while students were inside. Several people are reported injured and are receiving treatment from emergency personnel.
Emergency personnel are currently assessing the situation and responding to hundreds of calls for help related to the damage. The heavy storm system in Sicily is contributing to the severity of the conditions, although waterspouts and tornadoes typically do not result in extensive harm in the region.
Regional deputy of the 5 Star Movement, Cristina Ciminnisi, emphasised the severity of the damage in Marsala and Petrosino, stating, “The images I am receiving… are shocking.” Emergency services are currently assessing the situation and responding to hundreds of calls as they work to secure affected areas.
What remains unclear — It is not yet known how many people have been injured in the incidents across Marsala and Petrosino.
Waterspout causes extensive damage in Sicily, overturning cars and damaging school
A waterspout has caused widespread damage in Sicily, overturning cars and damaging a nearby school.
Marsala saw severe weather this morning, with two waterspouts forming over the sea.
The tornadoes hit land in southern Marsala, between Strasatti and Terrenove.
The Alcide De Gasperi school saw windows shattered and cabinets overturned as students were inside.
Several people are reported to be injured and are being treated by emergency personnel.
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Residents shared dramatic photos showing two dark waterspouts moving into the city.
One wrote: ‘I’ve never been afraid of dying like I was a few hours ago. This stuff in 2 minutes became 4 times bigger.
‘I’m still shaking, but luckily everything’s ok at my house. It’s hell.’
Farm warehouses have been damaged as well, along with uprooted trees and fallen telephone poles.
Cars on a roadway towards Petrosino were overturned, with some pictured in nearby ditches.
Emergency workers are responding, fielding hundreds of emergency calls as they attempt to assess the situation.
A local warehouse was destroyed (Picture: Facebook)
Regional deputy of the 5 Star Movement, Cristina Ciminnisi, said: ‘The images I am receiving from Marsala and Petrosino are shocking: destroyed houses, torn roofs, overturned cars, and a school hit while there were children and school staff inside.
‘My thoughts are with them, the families, and all the people involved. I thank those who are currently engaged in the first aid and securing the affected areas.’
Waterspouts and tornadoes aren’t uncommon in Italy, but often don’t cause widespread damage.
The heavy storm system moving across Sicily has made the situation more dangerous.
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Latvian Border Guard seeks powers amid migrant crossings from Belarus
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Latvian Border Guard seeks powers amid migrant crossings from Belarus
Border Security
Latvian Border Guard is seeking increased powers to enhance security measures as armed, masked escorts reportedly lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia.
Latvian Border Guard is seeking increased powers to enhance security measures as armed, masked escorts reportedly lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia.
Security Measures
Latvia’s proposal for enhanced powers reflects a strategic response to escalating migrant movements, underscoring the government’s commitment to border security and national stability.
Latvia’s proposal for enhanced powers reflects a strategic response to escalating migrant movements, underscoring the government’s commitment to border security and national stability.
Government Support
“We must ensure strong measures are in place to protect Latvia’s security,” stated the Latvian Interior Minister regarding the need for enhanced border control powers.
“We must ensure strong measures are in place to protect Latvia’s security,” stated the Latvian Interior Minister regarding the need for enhanced border control powers.
Latvia’s border guard seeks greater powers amid increasingly violent border crossings
As “armed, masked escorts” lead migrants from Belarus into Latvia, the Latvian Border Guard is seeking greater powers to “protect Latvia’s security.” The interior minister supports the proposal.
Israeli drone attack injures six in Lebanon near Syrian border
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Get you up to speed: Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
An Israeli drone attack in Lebanon’s Hermel district, near the Syrian border, has wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese national. The Lebanese health ministry has confirmed the injuries following the airstrike, which targeted a vehicle.
The Lebanese health ministry confirmed that the six wounded individuals were receiving medical attention following the drone strike. Israel has conducted hundreds of strikes in Syria since December 2024, amid ongoing tensions with both Syria and Hezbollah.
Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed that six individuals, including five Syrians, were wounded in the drone attack, marking a significant violation of the previously established ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has condemned the attack, reiterating calls for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory and urging the international community to uphold the 1974 agreement for a UN-supervised separation zone.
What remains unclear — It is not specified whether there were any casualties among those targeted in the drone attack described by Israel’s military.
Israeli drone attack injures six in Lebanon near Syrian border
News|Israel attacks LebanonIsraeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
Five Syrians and one Lebanese wounded in latest Israeli attack, officials say.
Published On 10 Oct 202610 Oct 2026
Published On 10 Oct 202610 Oct 2026An Israeli drone attack has wounded six people in Lebanon’s Hermel district, close to the Syrian border, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
The ministry said on Friday that the six wounded included five Syrian nationals, two of them women, and one Lebanese.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that the drone attack targeted a car.
It added the area has largely been spared such attacks since an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire was agreed in June.
Israel’s military claimed it struck “a Syrian terrorist” who “operated under the direction of the Iranian regime”, alleging that the man “planned and advanced attacks” against Israeli forces in Syria’s southern territory.
Since the ouster of longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes against Syria. It has sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer zone that had separated Israeli and Syrian forces in the Golan since 1974, and has carried out repeated incursions deeper into Syrian territory, sometimes seizing residents.
Israel has also continued to attack Lebanon since a ceasefire with Hezbollah was agreed in June.
It has vowed to keep troops in so-called security zones along its border in both Syria and Lebanon.
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly last month: “We reject Israeli attempts to impose a fait accompli. We reject their aggressions, which undermine peace and security.”
He said Israel had carried out “500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions” in Syria.
He also called for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory and for the international community to commit to a 1974 agreement that created a UN-supervised separation zone between Israeli and Syrian forces.
Another whale from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
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A beluga whale has died following its relocation from a closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This marks the sixth animal to die after the summer transfer of whales and dolphins from the facility.
This incident marks the sixth animal death following the closure of the theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the relocations of the marine animals are ongoing.
Officials confirm that six animals have now died following the relocation of marine life from the closed theme park in Niagara Falls, prompting increased scrutiny from animal rights advocates. The latest incident has led to calls for a review of the transfer procedures and a demand for greater transparency regarding the wellbeing of marine animals in captivity.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how many animals were relocated during the summer transfer.
Another whale from Marineland dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
It’s the sixth animal from the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park to die after a massive relocation of whales and dolphins over the summer.
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