"At least 12 people have been injured as dozens of civilians clashed with a military convoy sent by the Ecuadorian government carrying humanitarian aid to the province of Imbabura, one of the most affected by the indefinite strike in protest against the removal of the diesel subsidy. Footage filmed in Otavalo on Tuesday shows police and military personnel detaining protesters, some of whom have gunshot wounds and burns. In the fourth week of a strike called by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie), the government of Daniel Noboa has been seeking to reopen all blocked roads in Imbabura, a province with the highest concentration of protests since the strike started. The intervention, which involved military forces, was aimed at mitigating the effects of road blockages following the removal of diesel subsidies on September 22. The protesters demand the repeal of the decree, warning it will impact rural and indigenous communities most severely. The Interior Minister, John Reimberg, has reported on his social media platform that no deaths have been recorded, contrary to some speculation. He has stated that the clashes that occurred following the arrival of the security convoy in Imbabura resulted in injuries but no fatalities. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa stated on Tuesday that he will not engage in dialogue with those seeking to 'destroy democracy'. At a public event in the coastal province of Guayas, he affirmed that his government maintains a 'deep and sincere' commitment to the people. The demonstrations have been concentrated mainly in five of the 24 provinces, although occasional protests have been recorded in other regions. The Andean province of Imbabura has become the main focus of the protests, remaining isolated for 23 consecutive days."

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"US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Washington DC on Tuesday, five weeks after Kirk was shot dead. "Today, we're here to honour and remember a fearless warrior for liberty, a beloved leader who galvanised the next generation like nobody I've ever seen before, and an American patriot of the deepest conviction, the finest quality, and the highest calibre, the late, great Charlie Kirk," proclaimed Trump. He described the killing as "a horrible, heinous, demonic act of murder," stressing that it took place "in the prime of his life for boldly speaking the truth, for living his faith, and relentlessly fighting for a better and stronger America." As sirens echoed across the capital during his remarks, Trump proclaimed, "That's a good sound. That means they either got the bad guy or they're going to stop the bad guy. You didn't hear that sound because nobody wanted to do anything. Nobody. Listen to the beauty of that sound." Trump also criticised 'far-left radicals' for resorting to acts of violence, arguing that their ideology is 'failing' and that they have targeted law enforcement officers, government officials, and the courts. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the medal on the late husband's behalf, describing him as a man who wanted to 'multiply freedom' and "young people to taste it, understand it, and defend it." "He ran his race with endurance, and he kept the faith, and now he wears the crown of a righteous martyr," she noted. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative media figure with over 20 million followers, was killed on September 10 in what authorities described as a targeted shooting."

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"US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Washington DC on Tuesday, five weeks after Kirk was shot dead. "Today, we're here to honour and remember a fearless warrior for liberty, a beloved leader who galvanised the next generation like nobody I've ever seen before, and an American patriot of the deepest conviction, the finest quality, and the highest calibre, the late, great Charlie Kirk," proclaimed Trump. He described the killing as "a horrible, heinous, demonic act of murder," stressing that it took place "in the prime of his life for boldly speaking the truth, for living his faith, and relentlessly fighting for a better and stronger America." As sirens echoed across the capital during his remarks, Trump proclaimed, "That's a good sound. That means they either got the bad guy or they're going to stop the bad guy. You didn't hear that sound because nobody wanted to do anything. Nobody. Listen to the beauty of that sound." Trump also criticised 'far-left radicals' for resorting to acts of violence, arguing that their ideology is 'failing' and that they have targeted law enforcement officers, government officials, and the courts. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, accepted the medal on the late husband's behalf, describing him as a man who wanted to 'multiply freedom' and "young people to taste it, understand it, and defend it." "He ran his race with endurance, and he kept the faith, and now he wears the crown of a righteous martyr," she noted. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a conservative media figure with over 20 million followers, was killed on September 10 in what authorities described as a targeted shooting."

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• 22 saat, 19 dakika

"Madagascar's lawmakers voted overwhelmingly at the National Assembly in Antananarivo on Tuesday to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, as the country's political crisis deepened following weeks of mass protests and unrest. Footage shows members of parliament casting and counting ballots, and Vice-President Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko announcing the result to loud applause. "131 voted Yes, one blank vote – that’s it! Out of 131 voters, 131 voted Yes, meaning they voted in favour of the motion for impeachment of Andry Rajoelina. There was one spoiled vote. No one voted No. It is declared that the impeachment motion against the President of the Republic, Andry Rajoelina, has passed," Randrianasoloniaiko stated. Shortly after the vote, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar's elite military unit declared that the armed forces were taking control of the government, suspending the 2010 Constitution and establishing a transitional authority. According to the colonel, the Senate, the Constitutional Court, and the High Constitutional Court will be suspended, while the National Assembly will remain active. A ‘High Reform Court’ and other bodies will oversee a transition expected to last up to two years before a referendum and elections. Earlier in the day, Rajoelina condemned the developments as an attempted coup and urged citizens to remain calm in a televised address. He was later reportedly flown out of the country aboard a French military aircraft. The unrest in the former French colony has entered its third week, fuelled by youth-led protests over corruption, unemployment, rising living costs, and recurring power and water shortages. According to UN estimates, at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured during the demonstrations, though government officials have disputed these figures. Rajoelina, who first took power in 2009 after protests ousted then-president Marc Ravalomanana, was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2023 in polls largely boycotted by the opposition."

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"Madagascar's lawmakers voted overwhelmingly at the National Assembly in Antananarivo on Tuesday to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, as the country's political crisis deepened following weeks of mass protests and unrest. Footage shows members of parliament casting and counting ballots, and Vice-President Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko announcing the result to loud applause. "131 voted Yes, one blank vote – that’s it! Out of 131 voters, 131 voted Yes, meaning they voted in favour of the motion for impeachment of Andry Rajoelina. There was one spoiled vote. No one voted No. It is declared that the impeachment motion against the President of the Republic, Andry Rajoelina, has passed," Randrianasoloniaiko stated. Shortly after the vote, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of Madagascar's elite military unit declared that the armed forces were taking control of the government, suspending the 2010 Constitution and establishing a transitional authority. According to the colonel, the Senate, the Constitutional Court, and the High Constitutional Court will be suspended, while the National Assembly will remain active. A ‘High Reform Court’ and other bodies will oversee a transition expected to last up to two years before a referendum and elections. Earlier in the day, Rajoelina condemned the developments as an attempted coup and urged citizens to remain calm in a televised address. He was later reportedly flown out of the country aboard a French military aircraft. The unrest in the former French colony has entered its third week, fuelled by youth-led protests over corruption, unemployment, rising living costs, and recurring power and water shortages. According to UN estimates, at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured during the demonstrations, though government officials have disputed these figures. Rajoelina, who first took power in 2009 after protests ousted then-president Marc Ravalomanana, was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2023 in polls largely boycotted by the opposition."

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• 22 saat, 19 dakika

In rural Zimbabwe, girls are reviving an ancient tradition called Nhanga to combat child marriage

• The Independent
• 22 saat, 19 dakika

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"The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered the remains of 45 Palestinians returned by Israel under the ceasefire deal with Hamas to Gaza on Tuesday, as relatives in search of their loved ones gathered at the site. “I came here to look for my son among the dead. I don’t know if he is alive or dead, but he has been missing since the start of the war,” Jaber Salah, the father of a missing person, said. Footage shows ICRC vehicles loaded with deceased Palestinians arriving to Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis where families and specialists stood ready to identify the victims.  “Today, we received 45 bodies from the International Committee of the Red Cross. May God have mercy on them all. The committee co-ordinated with the Ministry of Health to ensure that the bodies were received in a manner that respects the sanctity of the martyrs,” Mohammed Zaqout, Director General of Gaza hospitals, said.  Zaqout added that a specialised committee will examine and identify the bodies, some of which are clearly recognisable while others will require further investigation. “The ICRC promised us that we would receive the names of the 45 bodies,” he noted.  ICRC spokesperson Hisham Muhanna said the operation was carried out in a way that “respects human dignity and ensures the safety of all those involved in the process.” He added that ICRC teams have intensified their humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip, stressing that “this issue is of paramount importance and must be given as much time and effort as possible to facilitate and sustain it.” “My son has been missing since 7 October, and we still haven't heard anything. I reported his disappearance to the Red Cross, but I haven't heard anything from them. We asked the freed prisoners, but they said they knew nothing about him. He was not among those who returned on the buses. We don't know where he is, and we won't rest until we find out whether he is alive or dead," Mahhrous Abu Hayah, father of another missing Palestinian stated.  The first phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into force on Friday, covering a ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, as well as an Israeli withdrawal to the 'yellow line', a boundary limit within Gaza.  On Monday, the last 20 Israeli captives, as well as four bodies, were handed over in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.   The truce forms part of US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace proposal, unveiled on September 29 alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."

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• 22 saat, 23 dakika

In a shocking turn of events, an Oxford student finds himself at the center of a storm after leading a disgraceful chant at a London protest.

• Daily Express
• 21 saat, 23 dakika

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase

• The Independent
• 22 saat, 24 dakika

Hamas returns four more bodies of deceased hostages after Israel threatens aid cuts

• The Independent
• 22 saat, 28 dakika

Poundland will shut down the sites for good between October 5 and January 26.

• Daily Express
• 21 saat, 28 dakika

Im letzten Moment blockiert Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius den mühsam ausgehandelten Kompromiss zum neuen Wehrdienst und brüskiert damit seine eigenen Verhandlungsführer. Rixa Fürsen analysiert die Implosion des Gesetzentwurfs, den Abgang einer Fraktionsvize unter Tränen und warum der beliebteste Politiker Deutschlands plötzlich sein eigenes Projekt torpediert. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Niklas Wagener. Der grüne Verteidigungspolitiker wirft der Koalition vor, […]

• POLITICO Europe
• 22 saat, 29 dakika

One of California’s worst oil spills occurred off the Santa Barbara coast in 2015, when a corroded pipeline burst

• The Independent
• 22 saat, 30 dakika