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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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Clean-up starts as Serbian students movement prepares to govern

Belgrade residents on Wednesday washed away politically charged graffiti that had stained city walls over months of protests, as Serbia's student-led movement prepared to govern after its seismic election victory.

Mona Lisa scrubbed from Syrian textbooks as critics slam conservative drift

In one book, an illustration was redrawn to show the girls gathered around a computer wearing hijabs. In another, an image of the Mona Lisa was taken out entirely.

Flavio Bolsonaro: right-wing heir falls from presidential hopeful to exile

Just days ago, Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high, convinced he would be Brazil's next president and follow in the footsteps of his far-right father, Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat: AFP

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, AFP witnessed, after defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.

UK budget lifts bank tax to offset surging energy bills

Britain's Labour government will increase a tax on profits earned by banks to help fund support for soaring energy bills, finance minister John Healey said in his budget announcement Wednesday.

Brazil's Bolsonaros: between power, prison, and exile

The patriarch is under house arrest, his wife is a senator, two sons are in Congress, and a third, who just lost the presidential race, started a self-imposed exile Wednesday in the US.

Israel president urges against new vote despite inconclusive result

Israel's president voiced hope Wednesday for avoiding a second election after a hard-fought vote produced no clear winner, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition scrambling for options and making Israeli Arab parties possible kingmakers.

Brazil's Bolsonaro lands in Florida after election defeat: AFP

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro stepped out of a private plane in Florida on Wednesday morning, AFP witnessed, despite a court order banning him from leaving his country.

Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit

A summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opened in Moscow Wednesday, with the Kremlin describing their countries as "natural allies" against the West.

Local ceasefire in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city holds for second day

A US-brokered local ceasefire in southern Ukraine was holding for a second day, both sides said on Wednesday, as hopes grew that vital aid would be able to reach stranded residents.

Japan, Germany leaders target closer ties on critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on critical minerals, seeking to diversify supplies in a global sector dominated by China.

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority

Results from Israel's hard-fought election pointed Wednesday to no clear winner as a leader of the Arab minority appealed to a hesitant opposition to join forces to end the divisive reign of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Turkey hosted Libya east-west reunification talks last week

Turkey hosted talks between Libya's eastern and western administrations last week with an ultimate goal of reunifying them, but no agreement has emerged, a senior Turkish official familiar with the talks told AFP Wednesday.

Tech optimism lifts stocks ahead of Fed update on rates

Share prices of technology firms surged in Asia on Wednesday after blockbuster earnings from the South Korean chip giant SK hynix boosted optimism in the AI trade ahead of results from Wall Street titans Microsoft and Alphabet.

Plane reportedly carrying Brazil's Bolsonaro departs Ecuador

The plane that Argentine authorities say is carrying defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro made a brief stop in Ecuador on Wednesday before flying on to an unknown destination, AFP journalists saw.

Israel's unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will soon be on him as he decides who to task with forming the next coalition government.

Plane reportedly carrying Bolsonaro stops briefly in Ecuador

The plane that Argentine authorities say is carrying defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro made a brief stop in Ecuador on Wednesday, AFP journalists saw.

Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments

Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday for Kylian Mbappe's comments poking fun at Mao Zedong, after the star striker's remarks sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV.

高市首相のG7オンライン会議欠席、辻元氏が追及　外相は「事実に反する」

高市早苗首相がG7オンライン首脳会議を欠席した経緯をめぐり、立憲民主党の辻元清美参院議員が参院外交防衛委員会で政府側をただした。

'Eat the rich': Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires

Hundreds of Indonesians gathered in central Jakarta on Wednesday to protest against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires causing toxic haze that has sickened thousands.

Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after two-thirds of the votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election.

China says takes Mbappe apology 'seriously' after Mao remark

China said Wednesday it took "seriously" an apology from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe after comments he made poking fun at Mao Zedong sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV.

Flavio Bolsonaro on way to Ecuador from Argentina after fleeing Brazil

Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was on his way to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil, Argentina's government said on Wednesday.

Netanyahu bloc leads after half of Israeli votes counted but no majority

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival's opposition bloc but still short of a majority on Wednesday after 50 percent of votes were counted in Israel's pivotal general election.

'Now or Never': Ethiopia influencers push for Eritrea invasion

Ethiopian online influencers are pushing for their government to invade neighbouring Eritrea and seize access to the sea, following its success against rebel and Eritrean forces in recent weeks.

Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it

President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month -- but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much.

Netanyahu and rival each claim mandate after tight Israel election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each vowed on Wednesday to form a government after both came up short in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack traumatised the country.

Tech stocks soar as SK hynix adds to rising AI confidence

Technology firms surged across Asia on Wednesday after blockbuster earnings from chip giant SK hynix helped boost optimism in the AI trade ahead of results from Wall Street titans Microsoft and Alphabet.

Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return

As labourers gathered at a roadside in northern Afghanistan, Ghulam Sakhi Barat joined the search for work, with millions of new arrivals intensifying pressure for jobs and homes.

French Senate passes bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage

The French parliament's upper house passed a bill Wednesday that would make protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations, despite warnings from critics that it could curb the right to protest.

Tuvalu has 'limited' power to halt its fossil fuel investments: NZ govt papers seen by AFP

A low-lying Pacific nation urging drastic climate action has "limited ability" to halt its own government investments in fossil fuel companies, external advisers wrote in internal documents obtained by AFP.

In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope

As the first exit polls arrived in Israel's election, opposition supporters breathed a sigh of relief. But as a long night set in, nervousness grew on both sides in a tight race that is pivotal for the country.

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