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- Calgary budget proposes 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027
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Divers discover wreck of ship sunk by German U-boat during World War II
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What’s the Latest: Wartime mystery solved as divers find wreck of ship torpedoed by German U-boat
American volunteer divers discovered the wreck of the SS Cornwallis, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat in December 1944, located approximately 16 kilometres off the coast of Maine. The ship was carrying a crew of 48, of whom only five survived the attack.
The Nomad Exploration Team spent five days conducting a grid search in the Gulf of Maine before locating the wreck of the SS Cornwallis at a depth of 122 metres, approximately 16 kilometres off the coast. Identification involved comparing the wreck’s dimensions to available blueprints, confirming the find with 100 per cent certainty through visible structural features.
The discovery of the wreck of S.S. Cornwallis has provided a sense of closure to families of the crew members, with Glenn Roy stating, “At least somebody was thinking about him,” regarding his uncle James. The Nomad Exploration Team, responsible for locating the wreck, plans to share their findings with relevant authorities to ensure the site is maintained and respected.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether any further artefacts from the SS Cornwallis will be recovered from the wreck site.
Divers discover wreck of ship sunk by German U-boat during World War II
Divers have located the wreck of the S.S. Cornwallis, a steamboat torpedoed by a German U-boat in December 1944. The ship, en route from Barbados to New Brunswick, was sunk just off the coast of Maine, resulting in the loss of 43 crew members among its total of 48. Only five survived the attack, part of the larger toll taken on merchant mariners during the Second World War.
The discovery, made by an American team of volunteer divers, brings a measure of closure to the families affected. Donald Stewart, grandson of crew member David H. Stewart, expressed gratitude, saying, “It was almost as if our grandfather had spoken, ‘Hey, don’t forget about me.’” Robert Stewart added, reflecting on the telegram he received at 15 informing him of his father’s death: “Devastating, to say the least.”
The search for the wreck began in 2019, when volunteer divers from Nomad Exploration Team resolved to uncover its exact location after decades of uncertainty. Danny Allan, a member of the team, remarked, “The big thing is that someone has taken an interest in finding this location and putting a place on a map.” After extensive research and a meticulous search grid, they located the wreck 16 kilometres from a small island at a depth of 122 metres.
Allan noted the difficulty of identification, recalling the importance of checking blueprints from the shipbuilders in British Columbia. He stated, “This one is easy simply because it’s a 400-foot wreck with a 50-foot beam. There’s not many ships of that size.” While the discovery came without finding identifiable remnants such as the ship’s bell, divers were able to confirm the wreck’s identity through distinctive structural features.
The identification of the Cornwallis has significant emotional impact on the families of the deceased. Glenn Roy remembered his uncle James Roy, saying, “At least somebody was thinking about him,” and reflected on his father’s enduring memories. “No family, no kids or anything. So I keep it going,” he added, highlighting the importance of preserving their legacy.
Jim Jordan elected as House GOP leader in reshuffle following midterms
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Get you up to speed: House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup after midterms
House Republicans voted 106 to 73 to elevate Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to lead the party in the next Congress, selecting him over current Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The vote occurred in Washington following the GOP’s significant losses in the recent midterm elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping down from leadership, leaving uncertainty about his future in Congress. Jim Jordan’s election as minority leader follows significant GOP losses in the midterm elections, with a vote tally of 106 to 73 against Steve Scalise.
Jim Jordan’s election as the new House Republican minority leader follows significant losses for the party in the recent midterm elections, with his leadership team now including Rep. Tom Emmer as minority whip and Rep. Lisa McClain as conference chair. As House Speaker Mike Johnson steps down, the GOP is working to unite its factions and prepare for upcoming challenges in the new Congress, with Jordan emphasising a commitment to “fight for American families” in the face of a Democratic majority.
What remains unclear — There has been no announcement regarding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s future plans in Congress.
Jim Jordan elected as House GOP leader in reshuffle following midterms
Washington — House Republicans voted to elevate Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to lead the party in the next Congress, selecting him over current Majority Leader Steve Scalise following the GOP’s crippling losses in last week’s midterm elections.
Jordan is a hard-line conservative and close ally of President Trump. His ascension to minority leader represents a significant shakeup for House Republicans, who are looking to rebuild after losing more than 40 House seats.
Tuesday’s vote was 106 to 73, sources familiar with the tally told WTX US News.
“Over the next two years, House Republicans will fight for American families. When Democrats offer more government, we’ll offer more freedom. And we will bring that fight in committee, on the floor and on the stump every single day,” Jordan said in brief remarks after the leadership elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping down from leadership and has been noncommittal in recent days about his long-term future in Congress.
Jordan and Scalise both ran for House speaker after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster in 2023, leading to weeks of turbulence in the House. But Jordan and Scalise failed to unite the party’s various factions. Johnson — who was then a little-known conservative with no leadership experience — pulled off a surprise victory with the conference voting unanimously to make him speaker.
Jordan helped start the conservative House Freedom Caucus and has chaired the House Judiciary Committee since 2023.
“For too long, we have operated without a clear plan to survive the hour or the day in front of us. That will not cut it against an emboldened and energetic Democratic majority,” Jordan said in his candidacy letter, arguing that he was “battle-tested.”
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Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, has held leadership roles since 2014, serving as majority and minority whip before becoming majority leader in 2023.
Scalise was critically injured when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice in 2017. In 2023, Scalise announced he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He said several months later that he was in remission after undergoing treatment.
“This is no doubt a challenging time for our conference, but overcoming adversity is nothing new to me,” Scalise said in his letter to his Republican colleagues announcing his candidacy.
Rounding out the rest of the GOP leadership team is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota as minority whip, Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan as conference chair and Rep. Brian Jack of Georgia as chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Emmer and McClain hold the same roles in the majority. Jack will replace Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina as chair of the House GOP’s campaign arm. Hudson lost his race for reelection.
British teenager injured in Kraków mass shooting is named and pictured
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Get you up to speed: British teenager injured during Krakow mass shooting named and pictured | News World
A British teenager, Harry Marchant, was shot and injured during a mass shooting in Kraków, Poland, which left six dead and 16 injured. The gunman, Michał Oksiński, opened fire in the city’s medieval market square, Rynek Główny, at around 3pm on Saturday before being shot by police.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the mass shooting, classifying the incident as a terrorist offence. During a search of the gunman’s family home, law enforcement officials discovered seven firearms and a Gadsden flag associated with right-wing movements.
Harry Marchant’s family expressed gratitude for the medical team’s care while requesting privacy as he recovers. Authorities reported that police prosecutors have opened an investigation into the mass shooting, with indications that the attacks may be classified as a terrorist offence.
What remains unclear — The motive behind Michał Oksiński’s mass shooting in Kraków remains undisclosed.
British teenager injured in Kraków mass shooting is named and pictured
Harry Marchant was caught up in the gunfire (Picture: North Yorkshire Police/York City FC)
A British teenager is in stable condition after being shot by a gunman in Kraków, Poland.
Harry Marchant, 19, from York, suffered a gunshot wound during the Saturday shooting that killed six people and injured 16 people.
The gunman, Michał Oksiński, 24, opened fire at the city’s medieval market square, Rynek Główny, at about 3pm.
Harry, from Haxby, was caught in the crossfire, his family said in a statement shared by police today.
Harry’s family said he’s in a stable condition (Picture: North Yorkshire Police)
‘We are pleased to say he is now in a stable condition, receiving ongoing hospital treatment,’ the family said.
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‘We can’t express how grateful we are to the first responders, medical team and the people of Poland for their help and care for Harry.
‘We ask for our privacy to be respected as we support Harry with his recovery.’
York City FC, the team that Harry supports, also paid tribute.
‘veryone at York City Football Club would like to send their love and support to young supporter Harry Marchant,’ the club said on Instagram.
‘We all would like to wish Harry a speedy recovery, and we hope to see him back at the LNER supporting us very soon.’
Victim was ‘in the wrong place at the wrong time’
Those killed include three Polish women aged 47, 53 and 61, a Polish man in his 50s, a 32-year-old British man and a 51-year-old Austrian woman.
One of the women was named locally yesterday as Izabela Woźna, 53, an artist and mother of four.
Izabela, from Chodzież, a town in western Poland, had opened a new art exhibition at a venue on Sławkowska Street, Kraków, on Friday.
Izabela Woźna was a painter
She had four children, two 11-year-old twins (Picture: ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES)
‘She derived a great deal of satisfaction from her art and painting,’ Chodzież mayor Jacek Gursz told Poland’s TVN24.
‘She exhibited her work all over Europe. And she was certainly happy. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time.’
Oksinski killed his sister and parents at his family’s flat in Ostrowiec Świętokrzysk, a town 130 miles north east of Kraków, the night before.
Magdalena, 21, was a third-year student at the Fine Arts Academy in Kraków. She was visiting for the weekend when her brother killed her.
Driving to Kraków in a black Subaru SUV, police say that Oksiński used a semi-automatic rifle to ‘randomly’ shoot at civilians in the tourist hotspot.
Witnesses described hundreds of people fleeing from the square, sheltering in shops and cafes as the front window glass shattered.
Magdalena
The mass shooting lasted three minutes, ending when an officer shot Oksiński.
Oksiński died in a hospital on Monday from gunshot wounds. The motive is still unclear.
While raiding Oksiński’s family’s home, officers found seven firearms and a Gadsden flag – a yellow banner with a coiled rattlesnake and the phrase, ‘don’t tread on me’, which is used by US right-wing movements.
During the attack, the suspect wore military-style tactical gear, though officials say he has no ties to the army.
Politicians have said Oksiński, who worked as a lathe operator, had ‘far-right’ and ‘ultra-nationalist’ beliefs.
Police prosecutors opened an investigation into the mass shooting on Monday, saying such attacks ‘constitute a terrorist offence’.
Locals described the alleged gunman to Fakt, a Polish tabloid newspaper, as an ‘aloof’ man who ‘always’ wore black.
‘He’s a little strange. He never spoke. If he did speak – which was rare – he’d just say hello,’ one neighbour said.
‘Otherwise, he’d keep his hood pulled over his head.’
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Trump administration boycotts UN human rights review for second consecutive year
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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
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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.
Calgary budget proposes 15 per cent property tax increase for 2027
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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.
The tyranny of Netanyahu’s terror is over – Israel’s new government to be sworn in
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Get you up to speed: New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot works to form new govt
The day Netanyahu was dreading, Israel’s new parliament will be sworn in on Tuesday, November 10, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu losing his majority and rival Gadi Eisenkot attempting to form a new government.
A commission to investigate security failures related to the October 7 attack by Hamas is a key priority for the newly empowered opposition in Israel’s parliament. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to lose his majority during the swearing-in on November 10.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been trying to avoid this day and clinging on to power, for as long as he could, forcing election delays, and now faces the prospect of being handed over to the Hague, for charges of an outstanding arrest warrant form war crimes and genocide by the UN.
What remains unclear — It is not yet specified how quickly the opposition plans to initiate the investigation into security failures and when to hand him over to the UN Council.
Israel’s parliament to be sworn in as Netanyahu loses majority to opposition
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