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Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has reflected on the richness immigrants bring to society. His comments focused on the positive contribution of immigration and the value immigrants add to communities.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of launching another night of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine while complaining that Kyiv received no warning from its partners, intensifying a dispute with Donald Trump over US support for the war. The Ukrainian president said the latest attacks targeted energy and other infrastructure, as well as a medical clinic, a school, a metro station and residential buildings. “Ukraine never wanted this war,” Mr Zelenskyy said in a statement on Monday. He added that Kyiv had welcomed “literally EVERY attempt of partners to end this war with dignity”. Mr Zelenskyy has also alleged that…

Donald Trump has vowed that the United States will not descend into the disorder seen during mass protests in France, as he used a rally in Kansas to attack Emmanuel Macron’s immigration policies. Addressing supporters while campaigning for Republican senator Roger Marshall, Mr Trump said he would prevent similar unrest in America during his presidency. He blamed the violence in France on a combination of rising prices, illegal activity and what he described as uncontrolled migration. “Look at what’s happening in France, a once great nation, that is being conquered, looted and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists and…

Jenna Ortega wore a one-of-a-kind dress made from steel rods to the New York screening of Klara and the Sun, where she appeared alongside co-star Amy Adams and director Taika Waititi. The 24-year-old actress attended the event at the Crosby Street Hotel on Monday, October 19, in the handmade creation designed by Elias Matso. Jenna Ortega’s steel-rod dress Speaking about the outfit, Ortega said: “He is incredible. This is a one-of-one dress. It’s made out of steel rods. So it’s handmade, human-made, a lot of effort. And he’s been holding onto this dress for me, and it’s perfect. And it’s…

Hundreds of residents gathered in Inkster, Michigan, on Monday night as city officials considered a proposed data centre at a vacant building on Southern Street. The meeting drew strong opposition to plans by Klever Technology to convert the 40,000-square-foot site, near Inkster Road and Michigan Avenue, into a data centre valued at about $75 million. The car park was largely empty when reporters arrived at 6pm, but it quickly filled as residents arrived for the council meeting. Residents raised concerns about the impact of the project on the surrounding community, with many speaking against the proposal during an emotional public…

Katanning police are seeking information about two suspicious scrub fires reported in the Shire of Katanning on Saturday. Authorities have appealed to members of the public for any information that may assist with their inquiries into the fires.

Students and workers are being urged to join a planned “International Youth Day of Action” in Britain, with demonstrations advertised in London and several other cities following violent protests in France. The event is due to take place on Friday November 20, with a central gathering at Trafalgar Square and further protests planned in Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Leicester and other towns and cities. Socialist and anti-war organisations, pro-Palestinian groups and anarchists are encouraging university students to walk out of lessons for what organisers are calling a “youth strike”. They say the protests will demand increased spending on jobs and education,…

Asian shares tumbled while oil prices rose as markets awaited results from the artificial intelligence sector. The contrasting moves put the focus on the performance of AI-related companies, with investors waiting for the sector’s latest results.

Nicole Kidman made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles, where she drew attention from the front row alongside Vanessa Bryant. The Australian actress, 59, attended the event in a white shirt, black pencil skirt and black tie decorated with pink pinstripes. Kidman was seated next to Bryant, whose 23-year-old daughter Natalia made her catwalk debut at the show. The pair watched from the front row as Natalia took part in the runway event. The actress later appeared to blush when a provocative song called Nicole Kidman, by Slovak artist Adéla, was played while…

Residents living near an abandoned mobile home on Ridge Road in Carroll County, Georgia, say the property has become a health and safety concern after two years of accumulating rubbish, vermin and illegal dumping. County officials have located the owner, Buckhead-based JB Partners LLC, and are preparing to issue citations. The 780-square-foot mobile home stands on a half-acre plot that has been vacant since the death of its former tenant. Neighbours say the property has not been maintained or rented out again, while rubbish has gathered behind the building and weeds have spread across the garden. Abandoned mobile home becomes…