- Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending, drawing criticism from lawmakers
- Ten men sentenced to a total of 130 years for arson attack in Stoke-on-Trent
- At least 13 dead after military aircraft crashes during emergency landing in DRC
- Protesters rally in Granada to support Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction
- Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
- Beaumont driving safety training campus receives £38.5 million from province
- Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using redrawn congressional map ahead of elections
- Woman defends café complaint near Auschwitz amid international criticism
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in Congress-approved spending, drawing criticism from lawmakers
President Trump is cancelling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, including $567 million intended for refugee and migrant services. This action, employing a “pocket rescission,” has drawn criticism from Republican Senator Susan Collins, who labelled it illegal and a violation of congressional authority.

Ten men sentenced to a total of 130 years for arson attack in Stoke-on-Trent
Ten men have been sentenced to a total of 130 years for a revenge attack in Stoke-on-Trent, where a woman and her 13-year-old daughter were set on fire in December 2021. The 31-year-old victim suffered severe injuries, including 65% burns, while her daughter sustained 15% burns.

At least 13 dead after military aircraft crashes during emergency landing in DRC
A military aircraft crashed in Kenge, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board, including high-ranking officers.

Protesters rally in Granada to support Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction
Protesters rallied outside Granada city hall on Thursday, advocating for 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, evicted from her Madrid apartment on September 23. Demonstrations in her support, sparked by rising housing costs, took place across Spain, highlighting concerns for older tenants and escalating housing affordability issues.

Plane crash in Democratic Republic of the Congo claims 14 lives
A Congolese army plane crashed in Kenge, Kwango province, on Friday, killing at least 14 people, including senior military officials and civilians. The aircraft lost power while en route to Kinshasa from Kikwit, resulting in the tragedy as it crashed into a residential area. An investigation is underway.

Beaumont driving safety training campus receives £38.5 million from province
The Alberta Motor Transport Association Safety Campus will offer specialised, hands-on training for law enforcement and commercial drivers, enhancing skills and safety standards within the industry. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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