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カルガリー水道ガバナンスの重大な欠陥：州検査官が council への情報隠蔽を指摘

アルバータ州の州検査官は木曜日、2015年の水道システム見直しで出された重要なガバナンス勧告が、カルガリー市議会への要約から「意図的に除外」されていたと発表した。この情報隠蔽が、市内に広範囲な断水をもたらしたベアスパー・サウス給水管破裂事故に至るまでの10年間における水道事業の意思決定に影響を与えた可能性があると報告書は示している。

Cape Town’s Two-Tier Policing System Emerges From Private Funding

In Cape Town, the application of municipal law is increasingly determined by private payments rather than uniform statutes. A system established in 2004 allows property owners in specific zones to levy themselves for enhanced security and policing, creating a fragmented urban landscape where equality before the law exists only on paper.

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Opera on Ukraine's children aims to 're-awaken' concern for war

At the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, American playwright George Brant began writing an opera about Ukrainian mothers risking journeys into Russia to retrieve their children.

Trump's new press secretary admits failing bar exam

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia acknowledged on Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States, as her credentials face scrutiny.

European leaders rally around Zelensky as Trump ties slump

European leaders on Friday rallied around Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky as Kyiv's ties with US President Donald Trump have nosedived and worries grow that US leader is increasingly siding with Russia.

China tells Trump's press secretary to visit 'more often' after toilet comments

Beijing told the White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday to visit China "more often", after she said the country lacked "proper toilets" less than a week into her new post.

Why India's voter revision drive has stoked fear and anger

India's sweeping overhaul of electoral rolls has triggered a political firestorm, with opposition parties accusing the Election Commission of putting millions at risk of disenfranchisement.

Asian stocks rise as tech bounces from rout, Warsh upbeat on AI

Most Asian markets bounced Friday after the previous day's tech rout fuelled by concerns over the AI boom, which Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh said offered huge benefits to the global economy.

Trump's new press secretary says China lacked 'proper' toilets

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, who was appointed less than a week ago, said China lacked "proper toilets" in an interview that aired on Thursday.

India closes down New Delhi park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally

Authorities closed a central New Delhi park Friday before a fresh protest seeking the removal of India's election chief over a voter-roll revision that critics say has disenfranchised millions.

'Let us build': World Bank chief outlines jobs-led development agenda

World Bank President Ajay Banga laid out a vision on Friday for how his multilateral development giant should operate, focusing primarily on creating jobs, expanding economic opportunity and connecting private capital to developing nations that need investment.

Seoul dismisses Pyongyang's scepticism over hypersonic weapon test

South Korea's military on Friday dismissed Pyongyang's doubts over Seoul's homegrown hypersonic missile launch, as the two Koreas appear to be intensifying an arms race over the high-tech weapons.

The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump

Donald Trump is crisscrossing America to drum up votes for Republican candidates facing tough midterm election races, but the US president's rallies are often hijacked by his basking in the adulation of fervent supporters.

Asian stocks rise as tech bounces from rout, eyes on Warsh

Most Asian markets bounced Friday after the previous day's tech rout fuelled by concerns over the AI boom, with traders also awaiting comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh at the IMF's annual gathering.

Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, under scrutiny over her legal credentials, seemed to acknowledge Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, but argued she was accurate in presenting herself as a lawyer.

Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes

Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending.

Macron warns urgent to strike EU budget deal before French vote runup

French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday urged his EU counterparts to seal a deal on a long-term budget by Christmas, warning it will grow much harder in the runup to high-stakes 2027 elections in France and elsewhere in Europe.

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sought Thursday to rally European allies after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries.

Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after fierce backlash

US President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter, reversing a widely condemned move by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Somalia sets May presidential election despite insecurity

Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year in the deeply fragmented country that faces a long-running Islamist insurgency.

Carney campaigns for Canadian unity before Alberta secession vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for national unity in Alberta on Thursday, before the oil-rich province votes on whether it wants a binding independence referendum.

Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent unrest spreads

Violent protests spread from Albania's capital to smaller cities on Thursday, as student-led demonstrators demand prime minister Edi Rama's resignation for a third straight day.

Don't exclude Turkey from 'Made in Europe' plan: minister to AFP

The European Union's push to favour its own industries, including automakers, risks hurting Europe's and Ankara's interests unless Turkey is included in the "Made in Europe" plan, warned the country's trade minister Omer Bolat.

Trump scraps plan to livestream execution after broad backlash

The firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter will not be livestreamed, US President Donald Trump announced Thursday, canceling a contentious plan by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Seven missing off Romania after latest Black Sea drone attacks

Romania reported seven people missing on Thursday after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, where several vessels have been hit recently in suspected fallout from the Ukraine war.

Tech sell-off rolls on as hot inflation data stokes rate worries

Asian stocks plunged and the sell-off in tech stocks continued on Wall Street on Thursday as investors worried that forecast-topping US inflation data would force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again.

US producer prices see biggest jump since 2022 in added challenge to Trump

US wholesale inflation surged past analysts' expectations in September, marking its biggest jump since 2022 as the war in Iran sent fuel prices rocketing, government data showed Thursday.

Pope's cancer operation already reshaping papacy

With Pope Leo XIV recovering in hospital on Thursday following his lung cancer operation, questions are swirling about how the illness could change his papacy, less than two years after his election.

Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes

Ukraine will no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks published Thursday, amid deepening tensions between the two leaders over a US-Russia diesel agreement.

Tech sell-off deepens as US inflation sparks AI jitters

Asian stocks plunged Thursday as technology firms suffered another rout after forecast-topping US inflation data fuelled expectations the Federal Reserve would further increase interest rates.

EU leaders clash over budget as spectre of French elections looms

EU leaders locked horns Thursday over the bloc's next long-term budget as they kicked off talks in Brussels under pressure to seal a deal before several high-stakes elections next year, most crucially in France.

Musk calls on Ukraine's Zelensky to 'go' after satellite slowdown row

Tech billionaire Elon Musk called on Wednesday for Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" as Ukraine's leader, after insisting any disruption to the war-torn country's use of his satellite communications system was the fault of the US government, not his company.

California puts first US billionaire tax to the vote

When Americans vote in next month's midterm elections, one question on the ballot in California could echo far beyond the state: should the ultra-wealthy pay a special tax on their fortunes?

Oil-rich Alberta tests Canada's unity with secession vote

Alberta voters decide next week if they want the oil-rich province to begin the process of separating from Canada, a pivotal test for the country as it confronts a hostile United States.

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