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Plans to nationalise electricity grid

Cyprus Mail 

A proposal to nationalise the electricity authority’s (EAC) grid and its operation is being considered, it was reported on Wednesday. The idea, presented to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou and to the EAC board on Tuesday, concerns the conversion of the semi-state owned, regulated grid, into a full state-owned operation. In tandem, the creation of a […]

Eye of Milton expected to hit Sarasota County, residents told to shelter in place | Canada Tonight

CBC 

Those who choose not to evacuate the barrier islands in Florida's Sarasota County will not likely survive the storm surge caused by Hurricane Milton, the county's emergency management chief said. Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi said residents had initially been told to evacuate, but with the eye of the storm fast approaching it was no longer safe to do so. At 5 p.m. EDT, the eye of the storm was 100 km west-southwest of Sarasota, Florida, and moving to the northeast at 28 kph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Читать дальше...

Amazon MGM Studios Says James Bond Fans “Will Be Patient” For Next Movie

Deadline.com 

Although the James Bond torch has yet to be passed, the franchise will have to Die Another Day. Amazon MGM Studios global head Jennifer Salke recently gave an update on the franchise after Daniel Craig took his final bow as 007 in No Time to Die (2021), as the UK’s EON Productions continues to maintain […]

18-year-old woman injured in Kelowna hit-and-run

Global Edmonton 

"Upon arrival, police located a Dodge Ram pickup truck with front end damage and a white Jeep Cherokee with driver side damage," said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

US President Biden holds 'direct,' 30-minute call with Netanyahu

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu held a direct 30-minute call discussing Israel’s proportional response to an Iranian missile attack. Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, Biden condemned Iran's actions, while the U.S. organizes the evacuation of Americans from Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military operations against Hezbollah.

London Chess Classic 2024 – at the Emirates Stadium

Chessdom 

The London Chess Classic 2024 will take place from November 29th to December 7th at the Emirates Stadium, London, home to Arsenal Football Club. This is the 14th edition of Chess in Schools and Communities flagship event and this year it will be sponsored by XTX Markets. XTX Markets London Chess Classic will feature a […]

UN agency for Palestinians warns Gaza aid work may 'disintegrate' if Israeli legislation passes

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is warning that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank may “disintegrate.” That would leave hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in dire need as war rages. The leader of the agency known as UNRWA told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that senior Israeli officials are bent on destroying the agency that's the main provider of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Israel’s U.N. ambassador told the... Читать дальше...

Charges Follow Bus Aggravated Robberies

Scoop 

All three fled the bus as Police were called. Inspector Cook says they were eventually located and arrests were made in the East Tāmaki area. The two female offenders, aged 13 and 14, have both been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.