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- Pennsylvania Governor calls for lawmakers to lead by example amid campaign rhetoric
- Family of Henry Nowak speak on the impact of his fatal stabbing by Vickrum Digwa
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The i - Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian
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The i reports on the growing pressure to scrap smart motorways amid rising deaths linked to the roads and concerns over their cost.
For a second day running, the i newspaper’s lead story is about the reported ban on new smart motorways, and the mounting pressure to scrap the entire network across Britain amid safety concerns. The paper reported on Thursday that none of the planned new roads would go ahead.
Its Good Friday edition turns its attention to the families of some of those who have died on the roads. “It’s the existing smart motorways that are killing us,” a widow of a man who died on the M1 tells the paper.
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Bernie Sanders criticises GOP rhetoric on Abdul El-Sayed as racist and appalling
November 1, 2026
11:00 pm
Senator Bernie Sanders condemned the rhetoric targeting Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, labelling it overt racism. Sanders, who supports El-Sayed, denounced accusations from Republicans linking him to the Muslim Brotherhood and criticised fearmongering ads, asserting they undermine democratic values.
Police officer injured by Molotov cocktail during Paris protests describes ordeal
November 1, 2026
10:00 pm
A police officer injured by a Molotov cocktail during protests in France described the immediate pain as riots escalated amid demonstrations over living costs.
Arsenal move to the top of Premier League after victory at Liverpool
November 1, 2026
8:00 pm
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Liverpool, marking their first win at Anfield since September 2012. Kai Havertz scored from a Declan Rice assist, allowing Arsenal to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with 24 points, while Liverpool sits fifth, nine points adrift.
Poilievre calls for end to diesel taxes and spending cuts ahead of budget
November 1, 2026
7:00 pm
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate diesel taxes and reduce government spending ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Poilievre cited significant projected deficits and urged for cuts to bureaucracy and cancellation of the ALTO high-speed rail project.
Pennsylvania Governor calls for lawmakers to lead by example amid campaign rhetoric
November 1, 2026
5:01 pm
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has urged lawmakers to “lead by example” amid escalating campaign rhetoric as Election Day nears. He recounted threats against his family following an arson attack on the governor’s residence and called the current atmosphere “dangerous” and “hateful.”
Family of Henry Nowak speak on the impact of his fatal stabbing by Vickrum Digwa
November 1, 2026
4:00 pm
Two Hampshire police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025. Footage shows officers handcuffed Nowak before realising he required urgent medical help. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing the case.
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