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#politics

GB News: Britain to pay Saint Helena £6.5m to take Chagos Island migrants despite relinquishing sovereignty to Mauritius
Britain to pay Saint Helena £6.5m to take Chagos Island migrants despite relinquishing sovereignty to Mauritius
A Labour minister announced a £6.5 million deal with Saint Helena to accept migrants from the Chagos Islands, describing it as a temporary solution before ceding sovereignty to Mauritius. Concerns were raised about the impact on Saint Helena's small community and the lack of a cap on migrant numbers.

The minister emphasized that this approach differs from the previously scrapped Rwanda scheme, aiming to provide practical responses to migration challenges. An investigation into a hack of British Commission phones during negotiations was also mentioned, but the minister noted it was related to past events.


Le Monde: Harris and Trump in a tense, uncertain battle two weeks before election
Harris and Trump in a tense, uncertain battle two weeks before election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are intensifying their campaigns ahead of the November 5 presidential election, focusing on key swing states. With 14 million ballots already cast, both candidates are addressing critical issues, including abortion and the cost of living.

Harris is attempting to attract moderate Republicans through discussions with Liz Cheney, who criticizes Trump's unpredictability. The election outcome may hinge on a few pivotal areas, as undecided voters continue to dwindle.


The Telegraph: Hamas leader Sinwar ‘may have left orders to kill all hostages if he died’
Hamas leader Sinwar ‘may have left orders to kill all hostages if he died’
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly ordered that all Israeli hostages be executed if he was killed, according to Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin. Sinwar was killed by IDF forces while 101 Israeli hostages remained captive, complicating their situation further.

Baskin noted the seriousness of the rumors, recalling previous incidents where hostages were killed during military operations. The current leadership of the captors has shifted to Sinwar's younger brother, Muhammad.


#foreignaffairs

Times Of Israel: US official: PA has met Israeli requirements for Smotrich to extend banking deal
US official: PA has met Israeli requirements for Smotrich to extend banking deal
The US has determined that the Palestinian Authority has met Israel's requirements to extend a banking agreement essential for transactions between Israeli and Palestinian banks. This extension is crucial to prevent an economic crisis in the West Bank and support the Palestinian Authority's stability.

As the October 31 deadline approaches, concerns grow that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich may not agree to a further extension, potentially leading to a cash economy that could empower terrorist organizations. The US emphasizes the importance of maintaining these banking relations for regional security.


#health

The Telegraph: Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer
Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and is receiving treatment in a New York prison. This follows recent health issues, including emergency heart surgery.

His spokesman expressed concern over the public discussion of Weinstein's health, requesting privacy.


#crime

GB News: 'This is a mess!' Eamonn Holmes blasts Labour for allowing early release for prisoners - 'Things will never be the same'
'This is a mess!' Eamonn Holmes blasts Labour for allowing early release for prisoners - 'Things will never be the same'
Eamonn Holmes criticized Labour's early prison release scheme, calling it a "mess" as over 1,200 prisoners are set to be freed to address overcrowding. Concerns were raised about public safety and the potential for increased reoffending.

Justice officials stated they are prepared for the releases, which allow eligible inmates to serve 40% of their sentences. However, high recall rates for released prisoners may undermine the scheme's effectiveness.