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Israel says it will return to ceasefire hours after carrying out strikes on Gaza - live updates

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 1h

Israel says it will return to ceasefire hours after carrying out strikes on Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/live/c2...

The Israeli military says it has

Here’s how Canadians feel about cities clearing out homeless encampments, according to a Nanos poll

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

Here’s how Canadians feel about cities clearing out homeless encampments, according to a Nanos poll

www.cp24.com/news/canada/...

Only over a half of Canadians support or somewhat support municipalities declaring sates of emergencies in order to clear out homeless encampments in parks and public spaces, a new Nanos poll done for...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 3h

Israel strikes Gaza and halts aid, accusing Hamas of attacks - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 5h

"The meme’s meaning (and its whole point) is that it has no meaning. Maybe if French philosopher Albert Camus had a TikTok, he could explain it, given how well he understood repetitive cycles of senselessness"
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‘Six seven’ sends teens into a frenzy that schools have been powerless to stop. ‘It’s like throwing catnip at cats.’

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How e-bikes came to rule the road in Toronto — and who’s really paying the price

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

“Annual electric bike-related hospitalizations at St. Mike’s rose 240 per cent this decade. There is lawlessness in the city’s bike lanes.”

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The use of e-bikes has skyrocketed in recent years, catching governments flat-footed — and outraging other road users.

www.thestar.com

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

“The Metropolitan Police said it is "actively" looking into media reports that Prince Andrew tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.”

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Met Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser

Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre.

www.bbc.com/news/live/c2...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

Israel strikes southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire' - live updates

In response, Hamas said it was committed to the ceasefire and accused Israel of breaking it several times.

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewelry from the Louvre in seven-minute raid | CNN

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewelry from the Louvre in seven-minute raid

www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/t...

Thieves have stolen “priceless” jewelry from the Louvre in Paris, the world’s most-visited museum, in an audacious seven-minute raid on Sunday, the French interior minister has said.

www.cnn.com

Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

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Israel said it struck Hamas militants in Gaza on Sunday after they shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area that is still under Israeli control, according to the conditions of the Oct. 10 cea...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 10h

BREAKING
Israeli military launches attack in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire
news.sky.com/story/gaza-h...

Gaza latest: Israel accuses Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire' - and reportedly responds with military strikes

Israel's military has launched an attack in Gaza after its troops came under fire, according to Israeli media reports. Listen to our Daily podcast on Gaza gangs as you scroll.

news.sky.com

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 10h

BREAKING:
The US says it has "credible reports" that Hamas is planning an "imminent" attack on [Palestinian] civilians in Gaza, which it says would be a "direct and grave" violation of the ceasefire agreement.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Gaza ceasefire: US says Hamas is planning 'imminent' attack on civilians

The US state department says the move would be a violation of the ceasefire deal, but did not give further details.

Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, French minister says - live updates

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 10h

Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery Sunday morning, French minister says
www.bbc.com/news/live/c6...

France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the incident happened as the museum opened this morning.

Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, Pennsylvania man now faces deportation by ICE

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 18h

The deportation order was based on his conviction which has been overturned...but ICE took him into custody anyway.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam was freed from prison after being wrongfully convicted for a 1980 murder.

Watch: How two British women rowed from Peru to Australia

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 18h

Watch: Brits row from Peru to Australia in tiny boat
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Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne told the BBC how they made the six-month journey unsupported, catching fish and growing their own vegetables.

No Kings: Thousands attend anti-Trump protest across the US

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 18h

Watch: Aerials show thousands attending No Kings protests across the US
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Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

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midnightsun49.bsky.social @midnightsun49.bsky.social · 18h

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Patrick 🇺🇸🇨🇦 @pghdlo.bsky.social · 1d

So Letitia James is a “criminal” but George Santos is just a “rebel” who was mistreated?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19h

No evidence.

No riots.

Ted Cruz is deeply damaged, dishonest trash.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Miami we see you!!

Jackie C @summerbliss.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Miami, best turn put to-date #nokings

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

The antifa terrorist marxists are out

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 18h

No Kings protests draw huge crowds at anti-Trump rallies across US

The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called "hate America rallies" - were boisterous but peaceful.

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 19h

Agreement reached to avert Broadway actors' strike, union says - www.reuters.com/business/wor...

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 19h

Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat - www.reuters.com/business/med...

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 19h

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha -

Ceasefire extended for duration of peace talks

www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...