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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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EPA warns Windham residents against eating fish from Presumpscot River near mill site

  • EPA warned residents not to eat fish from part of the Presumpscot River.
  • Testing found elevated PCBs downstream of the abandoned Keddy Mill.
  • The site has been a Superfund cleanup priority since 2014.

The US Environmental Protection Agency warned Windham residents not to eat fish caught in the Presumpscot River downstream of the Keddy Mill site, after testing found elevated levels of toxic PCBs. The advisory matters because the river is a popular place for recreation and fishing, and the chemicals…

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Kamala Harris breaks with left flank, warns Dems that impeaching Trump is ‘not a good idea’

  • Harris says impeachment would be a poor use of Democrats’ resources.
  • She favours investigations and work on policy and accountability.
  • Democrats remain divided over impeachment and their midterm priorities.

Kamala Harris has advised Democrats against pursuing another impeachment of Donald Trump if they regain control of Congress after November’s midterm elections. She said investigations and other forms of accountability would be a better use of limited time and resources, adding that the votes to convict Trump in…

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Google expands AI Mode ads to ten more countries

  • Google is expanding AI Mode ads to ten more countries.
  • Brazil, Mexico and the UK are due to follow later this year.
  • US follow-up queries will also include sponsored content.

Google is expanding advertisements in AI Mode, its search feature, to ten more countries, with Brazil, Mexico and the UK due to follow later this year. The move could help address a profitability gap: Alphabet executives said AI Mode was bringing in less revenue than Google was spending…

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Mortgage rates fall to under 7.25 percent 

  • The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.24%.
  • It was the second weekly decline in a row.
  • Applications rose, but demand remained below last year’s level.

The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.24% in the week ending 29 October 2026, down from 7.32% a week earlier, according to Freddie Mac. It was the second consecutive weekly decline and brought the rate below 7.25% for the first time since September. The average…

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Naiqui Macabroad Joins ‘Chicago P.D.’ Following LaRoyce Hawkins Exit

  • Naiqui Macabroad joins *Chicago P.D.* as officer Donovan “Penny” Watts.
  • Voight recruits Penny after a murder case in his district.
  • Kevin Atwater leaves Chicago to teach at the Academy in Georgia.

Naiqui Macabroad has joined *Chicago P.D.* as Donovan “Penny” Watts, a new officer recruited by Hank Voight in the fourth episode of Season 14. His arrival gives the series a new character after LaRoyce Hawkins’s Kevin Atwater left the front line and Chicago. Penny is portrayed as brave…

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GREGG JARRETT: Obama attacks Trump over Omar probe but there’s a big twist

  • Obama criticised a probe into Omar despite an earlier inquiry during his presidency.
  • The 2016 inquiry reportedly found some evidence of marriage fraud.
  • Jarrett argues prosecutors had other possible legal routes.

Former US President Barack Obama criticised the Trump administration’s investigation of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, calling its focus on her “appalling”. Fox News columnist Gregg Jarrett argues that this criticism is hypocritical, citing a previously undisclosed 2016 federal inquiry into allegations that Omar entered a sham marriage to…

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“I have tremendous respect for the band’s legacy, but I’m even more excited about what lies ahead.” Skid Row announce new frontman with cover of The Who’s Won’t Get Fooled Again

  • Justin Sargent is Skid Row’s new frontman.
  • The band announced him with a Who cover.
  • Sargent says he is excited about the future.

Skid Row have appointed Justin Sargent as their new lead singer, introducing him with a cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. The announcement marks a fresh chapter for the band as they look ahead with a new frontman. Sargent said he has great respect for Skid…

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Pentagon watchdog declines senators’ request to probe Ukraine satellite restrictions

  • Pentagon inspector general declines senators’ request for a probe.
  • Ukraine reported losing connectivity above 100 miles per hour.
  • Senators also seek answers about intelligence-sharing disruptions.

The Pentagon inspector general has declined a request from nine US senators to investigate reported restrictions on Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield satellite networks. The senators raised concerns that the disruption may have affected Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian attacks and asked whether the restrictions…

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‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next

  • Kherson experienced two days of rare quiet.
  • The ceasefire is linked to an Oleshky civilian evacuation.
  • Residents fear Russian forces are using the pause to prepare.

A US-brokered temporary ceasefire has given residents of Kherson two unusually quiet days after years of Russian aerial attacks. People have been able to walk, shop and gather outdoors with less fear, offering a rare glimpse of ordinary life in the frontline city. The pause is due to…

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Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with smoke flares and furious attacks on socialist PM

  • Opposition lawmakers filled parliament with coloured smoke.
  • Student protests demand Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.
  • Rama introduced fines of about $6,000 for violent protests.

Albanian opposition lawmakers set off coloured smoke flares and blocked the podium during a parliamentary vote on Thursday, bringing the session into chaos. The disruption escalated tensions after weeks of student-led protests calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign over alleged corruption and economic and education concerns.…

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