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- 1ISIS-inspired teens weighed other targets before Gracie Mansion, officials say▼ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest: Sources
Two teenagers inspired by ISIS considered attacking other locations in New York City before turning their attention to Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teens were reportedly planning an act tied to protests there. Investigators are examining how far the plotting progressed and what other sites were scouted.
- 2Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh over immigration criticism▼Justice Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for public criticism of immigration opinion
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has apologized to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after publicly criticizing his opinion in an immigration case. Public disagreements between sitting justices are rare, and the episode has drawn attention to tensions on the court over its rulings on immigration policy. Observers are debating whether the public clash and subsequent apology signal deeper divisions among the justices.
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UK audiences are searching for the exact time of the upcoming budget announcement, with Google traffic pointing to BBC coverage. The interest comes alongside political reporting, including BBC political editor Chris Mason noting that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham faces crunch decisions over his next 100 days. The budget timing matters to households and markets waiting for tax and spending news.
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Sendai's mayor is facing scrutiny after it was reported the city spent roughly 66.72 million yen on overseas business trips over three years. The figure, reported via Yahoo! News, is drawing criticism online, with commenters questioning whether the travel was necessary and demanding accountability over how public funds were used.
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Attention around the MDB is tied to Brazil's upcoming suplementary mayoral elections, with Poder360 listing the seven cities where voters will choose new mayors. In Mato Grosso, commentary highlights Wilson Santos as a firm voice in the state Legislative Assembly, defending social interests and consolidating his position within the party ahead of the contests.
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White House border czar Tom Homan delivered a blunt 'you're welcome' message directed at New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, in remarks covered by Fox Business. The jab has drawn wide attention online, with viewers weighing in on the clash between the Trump administration's immigration enforcer and the democratic socialist politician, whose positions on ICE enforcement have put him at odds with Homan.
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Fraud is making headlines across several fronts in France and beyond. French banks are now required to reimburse fraud victims immediately, even in cases of gross negligence, following a European Court of Justice ruling, though banks can still refuse in some cases. Separately, the mayor of Clichy, Rémi Muzeau, faces suspicion of proxy vote fraud, and a carbon tax fraud case in Champniers ended with a symbolic fine for dealer Ital Auto. Internationally, Donald Trump is claiming elections could be rigged ahead of the midterms.
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Voting closed Monday in Pickering's municipal election, with residents choosing a mayor, regional and local councillors, and school board trustees. Results began being tallied after polls closed at 8 p.m., and residents across Durham Region have been searching for updates on who will lead the city for the next four-year term.
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Yokohama is drawing attention as local media look back on the mayoral election that brought in the Harazawa administration. A Kanagawa newspaper series revisits election night, describing how third-place finisher Yamanaka struggled to find words as results were announced. Separately, a photography exhibition titled 'Over the Waves' has opened in the city, running until the 12th.
- 10Kemi Badenoch attacks Andy Burnham over Brexit in Commons return●Kemi Badenoch RIPS into Burnham on Brexit in SEARING Commons return
Kemi Badenoch criticised Andy Burnham over Brexit during a combative return to the House of Commons, in an exchange that has drawn wide attention. The clash between the Conservative frontbencher and the Labour mayor has fuelled debate about the parties' competing positions on Britain's departure from the EU and continues to generate strong reaction online.
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A magnitude 2.5 quake struck the Campi Flegrei area near Naples early Sunday, with local officials monitoring the seismic activity closely. Separately, a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake hit Tibet, where rescuers are working in the affected area. In Italy, the mayor of Palermo issued a precautionary ordinance on seismic risk, while in the Marche region eight people were arrested and 51 investigated over fraud and corruption in post-earthquake reconstruction contracts.
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In Ufa, Russia, election officials have admitted only five of twelve applicants to the race for the city's top post, according to Business Online. Among those cleared is the current acting mayor. The filtering of candidates has drawn attention amid wider questions about how much genuine competition is allowed in Russian municipal elections, including in the capital of Bashkortostan.
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Russian officials say a mass drone attack on Belgorod overnight into October 25 killed at least three people and wounded around ten, with damage reported in the city centre, including a hit on the regional Interior Ministry headquarters building. The city's mayor reported casualties and destruction, and local media are tracking the aftermath alongside routine city news such as heating repairs and a memorial alley for journalists.
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A general strike and demonstrations in Bologna against the cost of living drew tens of thousands of people on 30 October, with organisers claiming at least 30,000 participants in a march that reached the ring road. Violence later erupted near the train station, with stone throwing, barricades and fires. Four minors were arrested, 36 police officers were injured, and shops in the centre boarded up their windows. Mayor Matteo Lepore said work is under way to protect the city centre.
- 15Russian missile strikes kill two in Ukraine's Kharkiv●Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv kill two, injure four, mayor says
Russian missile strikes hit Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing two people and injuring four others, according to the city's mayor. The attack is the latest in ongoing Russian strikes against Ukrainian urban areas, and the casualty figures are being reported by international news agencies.
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Paige Cognetti, the mayor of Scranton, took part in a debate for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District race, aired on C-SPAN. The contest for the swing district in northeastern Pennsylvania is drawing attention as both parties vie for the seat. Viewers are discussing the candidates' performances and positions on local and national issues.
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Evictions are dominating the news in Italy, echoing Spain's Maricarmen case that pushed Madrid to pass a sweeping housing decree. In the Marche region, evictions have jumped 14% in a year, while in Florence a 94-year-old woman faces rent rising to 1,200 euros after sixty years in her home. The mayor of Ascoli Piceno has called a court's eviction ruling 'unacceptable' and is contacting the government.
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The word 'traumatisme' is trending in France, tied to recent news coverage. BFMTV presenter Louise Montangon drew wide attention after telling Béziers mayor Robert Ménard on air, "Don't mock me," a moment viewers found striking. Separately, a scooter accident left two people injured, one seriously, adding to public discussion of trauma. Commenters are debating the on-air confrontation in particular.
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Premier League clubs are worried that political interference could affect Manchester City's appeal against the charges brought by the league, following comments by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. BBC reporting says clubs fear his intervention could be seen as pressure on the process. The case, involving around 130 alleged financial rule breaches, remains one of the biggest disputes in English football.
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Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is making headlines on several fronts. He sold shares in oil companies for around $1.15 billion, according to Reforma. He is also presenting a project to rescue the Paseo de San Francisco in Puebla with Mayor Pepe Chedraui, though the city council says it does not yet know its scope. Separately, Slim publicly opposed Mexico's welfare pension for older adults, calling it 'totally irrational,' while his grandson Arturo Elías Slim married Paula Albarrán in Mexico City's historic center.
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Manaus Mayor Renato Junior and Senator Eduardo Braga met with federal ministers, who announced an expansion of the air fleet combating wildfires in the region to 16 aircraft, with support from the Brazilian armed forces. The move comes as fires intensify across Amazonas, drawing attention to the government's emergency response in the Amazon.
- 22Burnham urges Britons to stock up on tinned food and water●Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has suggested that people keep stocks of tinned food and bottled water at home. His advice has drawn widespread attention in Britain, with many debating whether it is sensible emergency preparedness or unnecessarily alarming, as it spreads across news and social media.
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The mayor of Montpellier is a trending search topic in France. Local media coverage remains dominated by the terror attack in the Yvelines and questions over how suspects are assessed psychiatrically, but no confirmed link between the mayor and that case has been reported. The reason Montpellier's mayor, Michaël Delafosse, is being searched at this moment has not been established by available reports.
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Fears are mounting over jobs at discount retailer Gifi's store in Millau, in southern France, with local media reporting the store could be winding down. Local officials, including the town's mayor and a deputy in parliament, have issued a statement expressing "total vigilance" about the company's future developments as uncertainty grows among employees.
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Gijón is making headlines in Spain for several reasons. A multi-vehicle accident on the Somonte viaduct caused kilometre-long tailbacks and the closure of the 'Y' junction towards Oviedo and Avilés, with twelve cars involved and two catching fire. Separately, a 54-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a tree on Avenida del Llano. In politics, Lara Martínez won the PSOE primary, defeating Ramón Tuero to become the party's mayoral candidate, while the city council is working on an 'ambitious' youth plan and infrastructure budget towards 2027.
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David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes, is gaining attention as a candidate shaking up the French right with a radical proposal to "contribute less to earn more" — cutting contributions to boost earnings. Commentators describe him as a liberal outsider whose niche positioning and viral humour are helping him stand out in a crowded field.
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Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri has signed two winter ordinances: traffic limits in the Fascia verde zone, and rules on heating from 15 November. The measures aim to reduce air pollution during the colder months by restricting which cars may enter the green belt area. The restrictions are drawing attention from residents and drivers across the capital.
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The name Tomas Santos is drawing searches in Spain, where the phrase 'Adiós, alcalde' — goodbye, mayor — is circulating alongside it. The exact identity of Tomas Santos and the reason behind the farewell message to a mayor are not clear from available information, and no confirmed details about an event or announcement have been verified.
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Russia has announced trilateral negotiations with Ukraine and the United States for November in the United Arab Emirates. The news is drawing attention alongside skepticism: a specialist told CNN Brasil the resumption of Ukraine-Russia negotiations amounts to theater. In Brazil, negotiations are also in the news as São Paulo mayor Ricardo Kassab asked President Lula for fiscal balance, warning of hostility risk.
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In Ourense, Spain, the PSOE and BNG opposition parties are calling on mayor Gonzalo Pérez Jácome to lower tariff prices and set a firm reopening date for the As Burgas thermal pool, following an announcement by the mayor about the facility's future. The parties say residents deserve clear commitments on both pricing and timing rather than open-ended promises.
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The city of Palermo has issued a mayoral ordinance setting out precautionary measures to prevent seismic risk and protect public safety, in connection with Marsili, the large underwater volcano in the Tyrrhenian Sea off Sicily's coast. The move has drawn attention in Italy, where Marsili's potential activity is a recurring source of public concern.
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The first stage of the Kaohsiung mayoral debate is under way, with KMT candidate Ko Chih-en opening her statement by declaring that Kaohsiung is her hometown, seeking to counter attacks on her local roots. The debate is drawing wide attention as candidates lay out their visions for the southern Taiwanese city ahead of the election.
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A 78-year-old man died after his car hit a tree in Joué-lès-Tours, near Tours in central France. The news comes days after violent scenes in the area on October 17, when a château was destroyed by fire during a demonstration, with the local mayor suspecting an arson attack by a group of masked individuals and officials denouncing exceptionally serious damage.
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Gabriel Attal is making headlines across France as he campaigns ahead of the presidential election. He called for the government to declare a state of emergency after the violence of 17 October, saying it had failed, and proposed being able to block social networks where riots occur. He also held a promised 'demonstration of force' meeting in Lyon, with local officials including Montélimar's mayor Julien Cornillet set to speak at his events.
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Robert Ménard, the mayor of Béziers, is under scrutiny after a heated exchange with a young person during high school mobilisations in the city. When the student addressed him informally, he retorted "Personne ne me tutoie" ("Nobody uses the informal 'tu' with me"). Ménard has since returned to the incident in interviews, defending his reaction, and the exchange is drawing wide attention and criticism on social media.
- 36Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell interview Andy Burnham●Rory & Alastair Interview Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell, hosts of The Rest Is Politics, have interviewed Andy Burnham under the headline framing him as Prime Minister. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has long been the subject of speculation about a Labour leadership bid, so the 'Prime Minister' title is drawing attention. The interview is attracting large audiences and prompting discussion about whether Burnham could realistically lead the country.
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In Fargo, North Dakota, local leadership has marked its first 100 days in office with a guest column in The Forum stressing listening to residents, cooperation and moving the city forward. The piece outlines early priorities and an emphasis on working together, drawing local attention to how the new administration is setting its agenda for the city.
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Ada Colau, former mayor of Barcelona, has proposed curbing the accumulation of housing by imposing a 10% tax on large property owners. The measure, reported by Spanish media including La Vanguardia, aims to discourage big landlords from amassing residential properties and to ease pressure on the housing market, where access to affordable homes remains a pressing political issue.
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The Michoacán prosecutor's office has arrested the welfare secretary of Uruapan in connection with the assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has shocked Mexico and drawn national attention to insecurity in Michoacán. Officials gave few details, and further information about the suspect's alleged role has not been released.
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Pete Fry has defeated incumbent Ken Sim to become mayor of Vancouver, with early coverage focusing on his six promises for local businesses and what his win means for the city's economy. Separately, the Steven Galloway defamation trial continues in BC, with new allegations of 'outrageous' rhetoric surfaced through emails filed in court.