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Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
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Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on MondayWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
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Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster to pursue claim in UK despite $31bn settlement
Case continuing in high court despite deal agreed with miner BHP to compensate those affected by dam collapse in 2015. Lawyers acting for victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster have said ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina
Brazil’s Federal Police has requested the extradition of dozens of people who had fled the country after being accused of storming top government offices last year, in an alleged bid to forcefully ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
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Nursing boss tells Letby inquiry she ‘pleaded’ with hospital to contact police
Karen Rees tells Thirlwall inquiry she had ‘never been so relieved’ as when police were eventually called. A nursing boss has described how she “pleaded” with a hospital executive to contact police ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Investors need clarity on BP policy not boss’s weak promises
Shareholders still do not know if giant will jettison goal to cut oil and gas production by 25% by 2030. There goes another of BP’s shiny targets-cum-ambitions. This one is not related to the pace ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
The VAR mistake which helped to get Man United boss Ten Hag fired
Were Manchester United hard done with the penalty, which resulted in their defeat at West Ham United?Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil
Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz sentenced to 78 and 59 years over 2018 murder of prominent Rio city councillor. Two former police officers who confessed to the murder of the Rio city councillor ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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Brazil's federal police indict 20 in connection with salt mine catastrophe in country's northeast
Brazil’s federal police have indicted 20 people for rock salt mining in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio that destroyed five urban neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands of people to ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
1 killed and 3 wounded after gunmen open fire at Brazil’s largest international airport
Brazilian police said that unidentified gunmen in a black car killed at least one person and wounded another three Friday afternoon at Sao Paulo’s international airport in GuarulhosWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Pakistani police fire tear gas and charge protesters in Karachi
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged protesters in the southern city of Karachi after they tried to break through a security barricadeWorld - ABC News - October 13 -
Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for Bias
Human rights groups have launched a new legal challenge against the use of algorithms to detect error and fraud in France's welfare system, amid claims that single mothers are disproportionately ...Tech - Wired - October 16 -
Ballots damaged after USPS mailbox lit on fire in Phoenix: Police
An individual lit a fire inside the drive-up collection mailbox early Thursday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Man detained in Alaskan police building dies after fire breaks out
Mountain Village police were detaining two men on what are sometimes referred to as mental health holds, Alaska State Troopers said.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police
Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
Ballot drop box fires in Oregon and Washington are likely connected, police say
Ballot boxes in Portland, Ore., and neighboring Vancouver, Wash., were set on fire early Monday morning, police said, just over a week out from Election Day.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Police fire tear gas at protest over deadly canopy collapse in Serbia
Protesters have thrown flares and red paint at the City Hall building in the Serbian city of Novi Sad in rage over last week’s collapse of a concrete canopy at the railway station that killed 14 ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Chicago Fire unveil former USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter in dual role: 'There's so much potential in this club'
Berhalter will be both the manager and director of football as he takes on both leadership roles with the clubSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Binance boss hails crypto ‘golden age’ as Trump win fires up industry
Executives expects radical shift in regulatory approach in Washington after Democrat defeatWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Binance boss hails crypto ‘golden age’ as Trump win fires up industry
Executives expects radical shift in regulatory approach in Washington after Democrat defeatBusiness - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Akron mayor defends top cop after group calls for police chief to be fired
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is defending his top cop two days after a community group called for Police Chief Brian Harding to be fired.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on-campus rape
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rapeWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on-campus rape
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday, as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rape.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
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Police in Mozambique fire tear gas at opposition politician as post-election tensions soar
Police in Mozambique have fired tear gas at the country's leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reportersWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Shots fired at Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel building; suspect in custody
A police officer and a suspected shooter were injured Tuesday after gunfire erupted at a Midtown Atlanta building occupied by a Four Seasons hotel and residences, authorities said.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
More 'targeted attacks' possible after ballot boxes set on fire in 2 states: Police
Authorities warned of the potential for more attacks on ballot boxes after a series of arson incidents in Oregon and Washington state.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss; owner calls it a decision 'we needed to make'
Allen, who led the Saints to a 2-7 start this season, leaves with 18-25 record in New OrleansSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills
Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.Top stories - BBC News - October 14
