J. Ann Selzer, the previously respected Iowa pollster who completely flopped on her prediction that Kamala Harris would win the deep red state, made a shocking admission on the results.

Police in the Comoros said Friday they had arrested the alleged leader of a smuggling network involved in the capsizing of a migrant boat that claimed around two dozen lives. The boat sank on a well-known smuggling route between the Comoros island of Anjouan and the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte on November 1. «The smuggling ringleader who owned the capsized boat was arrested on Thursday in Anjouan,» Colonel Tachfine Ahmed told AFP. «He admitted that he owned the boat and bought all the material needed for the trip,» he added, saying the 37-year-old suspect was a resident of Mayotte. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that at least 25 people died after the boat was «deliberately capsized by traffickers». The Comoros police said they knew of 17 deaths. Fishermen rescued five survivors who said the boat was carrying around 30 people, including women and young children, the IOM said. A survivor told AFP the smugglers sank the vessel before fleeing on a speedboat. Police confirmed the survivor's account, saying the two smugglers escaped. «We are actively looking for the two smugglers who got on another boat,» the colonel added. In addition to homicide charges, the arrested suspect faces up to 10 years imprisonment for belonging to an organised criminal group as well as three years for illegal transport of passengers. Anjouan is one of the three islands that make up the impoverished nation of Comoros and lies about 70 kilometres (43 miles) northwest of Mayotte, which became a department of France in 2011. Despite being France's poorest department, Mayotte has French infrastructure and welfare, which makes it attractive to migrants from Comoros seeking a better life. Many pay smugglers to make the dangerous sea crossing in rickety fishing boats known as «kwassa-kwassa». © Agence France-Presse

The bells of Notre Dame in Paris rang out together on Friday for the first time since a 2019 fire that devastated the historic cathedral, AFP reporters said. The sound of the eight bells in Notre Dame's northern belfry came a month before the cathedral is to reopen following five years of painstaking restoration work in the wake of the blaze. «This is a beautiful, important and symbolic step,» said Philippe Jost, who runs the public body tasked with restoring the cathedral under challenging circumstances. On the evening of April 19, 2019 Parisians and the world watched in horror as flames ravaged the world heritage landmark and then toppled its spire. President Emmanuel Macron quickly set the ambitious goal to rebuild Notre Dame within five years and make it «even more beautiful» than before. Some 250 companies and hundreds of experts were mobilised for a restoration costing hundreds of millions of euros. Friday shortly before 10:30 am (0930 GMT), the bells sounded one by one until all eight chimed in harmony. «It's not perfect yet, but we will make it perfect,» said Alexandre Gougeon who is in charge of the re-installation of the bells. «This first test was a success.» The 2019 fire destroyed part of the northern belfry, requiring it to be restored and the bells to be removed, cleaned of dust and lead, and then returned to their space. The heaviest bell, called «Gabriel», weighs over four tonnes, and the lightest, «Jean-Marie», 800 kilogrammes. A weekend of ceremonies is to mark Notre-Dame's reopening on December 7 and 8. © Agence France-Presse

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed Friday that an American-operated MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone crashed on Tuesday in southern Somalia, clarifying initial reports from local media that had misidentified the aircraft as Turkish.

The Ministry of Finance and Economy expects that the total income of the Treasury will be about 20.7 billion ISK less next year than was assumed when the budget proposal for the year 2025 was submitted. Total expenditures, however, fall by 3.1 billion from the bill's estimate in a reassessment presented by the ministry to the Alþingi's government budget committee.

A legal dispute has emerged between Dr. Saulos Chilima, Malawi’s Vice President, and Mr. Benson Kambulire, a businessman, over an alleged breach of contract related to over K106 million campaign expenses from the 2020 elections. The case, filed in court earlier this month, highlights a financial disagreement surrounding a deal between Dr. Chilima and Kambulire, […] The post UTM K4bn debt: Chilima faces fresh legal action over K106m unpaid 2020 campaign expenses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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L'ouverture des états généraux de la Justice a eu lieu ce 6 novembre 2024 à Kinshasa, capitale de la République démocratique du Congo en présence du président de la République, Felix Tshisekedi. Les états généraux de la Justice qui se sont ouverts à Kinshasa ont pour objectif de combattre la corruption, droits bafoués des justiciables, la politisation des procédures judiciaires et bien d'autres vices. Il faut guérir ce grand corps malade qui est la justice. Le président de la (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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Clutching the letter in my hands, I felt my blood run cold. Here was the news that the man who had been jailed just 18 months earlier for attacking me was now eligible for early release from prison.

Mbappe was left out of the former Marseille and Monaco boss' squad for Les Bleus' upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes with Israel and Italy, despite the forward's return to fitness.

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Police in Argentina believe they have uncovered drug dealing at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel where the One Direction fell to his death from his suite's third-floor balcony on October 16.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — The stage is set in Uganda for the upcoming U-17 CECAFA qualifiers, an arena where East and Central Africa's young talents will vie for coveted spots in the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Former Somali Intelligence Chief Fahad Yasin has urged Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to take decisive steps to address rising political tensions with Jubaland's regional leader, Ahmed Madobe, which Yasin described as a critical test for Hamza's administration.

The prosecution questioned Worker's Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh regarding his meeting with predecessor Low Thia Khiang and WP chairwoman Sylvia Lim during his trial on Friday (Nov 8). Continuing his cross-examination of Singh into the third day, Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock highlighted that the Leader of Opposition's recount of the meeting on Oct 11, 2021, which was intended to discuss former WP MP Raeesah Khan's lie in Parliament, did not match the testimony given by Low. Singh is contesting two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee that was set up to look into the conduct of Khan. In a police statement taken during investigations, Singh claimed that Low had not given the two senior WP leaders any advice, as they agreed that Khan had to clarify the untruth in Parliament. However, Low, in his testimony in court on Oct 23, said he had not been informed that Singh and Lim wished for Khan to clarify her lie in Parliament. Citing this contradiction, Ang said: «My point to you is that Mr Low did, in fact, give you advice, which was that Ms Khan had to clarify the untruth in Parliament, correct?»

A 16-year-old volunteer was reportedly slapped by a seven-year-old student and later attacked by the student's family. The incident took place on Oct 30 at the Ang Mo Kio branch of Beyond Social Services, a volunteer organisation that helps students from underprivileged backgrounds. The student, who wished to remain anonymous, is a teenage girl who volunteers at the centre every week and tutors primary school students, reported Shin Min Daily News. She recounted how during one of the lessons, a group of male students blocked the door to their classroom to prevent another tutor from entering.  She then attempted to diffuse the situation, but unexpectedly got accused of slapping a seven-year-old student. «I didn't see her at all. Those standing at the door were mostly boys, so I was surprised to turn around and see her crying. At the time, she was stroking her cheek and telling others that I had slapped her,» said the tutor to the Chinese daily.

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During a rally in Dhule, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, alleging a lack of unity and leadership. Modi accused the MVA of trying to undermine the state's women's welfare program, Majhi Ladki Bahan Yojana, and highlighted their disrespectful remarks towards women.

Canada has updated its visa policy, shifting away from long-term multiple-entry visas. Visa officers will now decide whether to issue single or multiple-entry visas with varying durations. This change, coupled with existing processing delays, is expected to significantly impact Indian travelers, particularly those visiting family or tourist destinations like Alaska and Niagara.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. He condemned their alleged derogatory comments about women. The Prime Minister emphasized that women in Maharashtra should be cautious of the alliance members. He stated that the people of Maharashtra are witnessing the disrespectful behavior of the alliance towards women.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu clarified a recent controversy surrounding a CID probe into snacks meant for him that were mistakenly served to his security staff. Sukhu emphasized that the CID's involvement stemmed from alleged misbehavior, not the food itself. The BJP criticized the incident, linking it to the state's financial struggles and the Congress party's policies.

During a rally in Simdega, Jharkhand, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of aiming to dismantle the Indian Constitution. He positioned the INDIA alliance as defenders of the Constitution, contrasting them with the BJP and RSS. Gandhi emphasized the Constitution's embodiment of values from figures like Birsa Munda and Ambedkar, highlighting its role in safeguarding marginalized communities.