British King ‘making millions’ from secret property empire – Sunday Times
British King Charles III and his son Prince William have contracts with UK taxpayer-funded public services, charities, government departments and even a prison, which help them earn millions every year, the Sunday Times has claimed. That’s in addition to the so-called sovereign grant the royals get from the government.
In 2023 alone, Charles and William’s “private fiefdoms,” the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall - raised £27.4 million (over $35 million) and £23.6 million ($30 million) respectively for the British royal family, the newspaper found as part of a joint investigation with Channel 4’s Dispatches program.
Some 5,410 landholdings and properties are held by the royal duchies, the investigation claims.
#UK
Bus plunges into gorge in northern India, killing 36
At least 36 people have died, and ten have been injured after a bus carrying 42 passengers plunged into a 200-meter-deep gorge in northern India.
The accident occurred on a dangerous stretch of mountain road, with the driver losing control of the vehicle.
The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, and search and rescue operations are underway at the scene.
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Japan launches flagship rocket carrying military satellite
Japan has launched its H3 rocket along with a defense communication satellite, marking a third attempt after a failed debut in 2023. The H3, developed by Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, will replace the H2A rocket series. The satellite will enhance communication for Japan's Self-Defense Forces at an altitude of 36,000 kilometers.
#Japan
❗️Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term
Moldova’s incumbent pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, declared victory in Sunday’s runoff election after an official tally gave her a 10-point lead over former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo.
With over 98% of ballots counted, Sandu had received 55.03% of the votes, while Stoianoglo had 44.97%, news channel TVR reported in the early hours of Monday, citing the Central Electoral Commission.
Although early results indicated a slim lead for Stoianoglo, Sandu overtook him at around midnight, and the gap gradually widened as more votes were counted overnight.
#Moldova
❗️For National Unity Day, President Putin visited the exhibition ‘Orthodox Rus,’ which celebrates the traditions of volunteerism and mutual assistance in Russia
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Ukrainians now need ‘wood papers’ to avoid prison: Winter energy crisis sparks strict firewood regulations
As Ukraine faces a looming energy crisis this winter, the country’s parliament has passed a law making it a crime to store firewood without proper documentation.
That’s right, folks, you’ll need “wood papers” to avoid administrative or even criminal punishment.
The new rule, passed last month and awaiting Zelensky’s signature, could have Ukrainians scrambling for permits to keep their homes warm.
It seems the conflict against Russia has sparked a war on illegal firewood.
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Unverified footage has emerged of the Israeli military allegedly razing a Lebanese village with explosions
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Enoki mushrooms recalled: Don’t let this fungus spoil your fun
A California company, HH Fresh Trading Corp, has issued a recall for Taiwan Enoki mushrooms distributed in West Virginia due to potential listeria contamination.
While no illnesses have been reported, officials are urging consumers to toss the fungi or return them for a refund.
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Will Peanut the Squirrel spur Republicans to get out and vote?
Trump’s oldest son, Don Jr., tweeted out an image of Peanut in an attempt to rally voters against the Democratic Party that would “kill a pet squirrel but will gladly allow 600,000 criminals with 13,000 murderers & 16,000 rapists knowingly into their country.”
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‘I’m going to call him a gangster, we need a gangster’: Former mobster Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano has revealed that he attempted to bribe Donald Trump in the past, but his efforts were never successful
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Security fences installed in Washington DC ahead of US election
American intel officials claim Russia and Iran are encouraging violent protests after the vote - stating that the end goal is to sow division over NATO and support for Ukraine.
They seem to be doing a fine job all by themselves.
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❗️We do not deny the need for dialogue with the West, but we do remember how they undermined their trustworthiness — Sergey Lavrov
“When they are mature enough to renew contacts and build relationships on principles of mutual respect and balance of interests, this is when we’re going to decide on how to view each proposition,” the Russian foreign minister said.
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❗️The fundamental threats the world is facing require an equal distribution of power — Sergey Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister advocates for a unified approach to address critical challenges facing humanity, including inequality, the future of the human race, and the development of artificial intelligence.
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❗️The neocolonial practices of the West mostly damage developing nations — Sergey Lavrov
The Russian FM also called out the US and its allies for their sanctions policy towards Moscow following the onset of the special military operation.
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‘Get the guy out of bed and tell him to sign the document!’: Trump ridicules Harris for ‘When I get into office’ comment
Donald Trump said the most beautiful word in the dictionary is "tariff" while speaking about fixing the US economy.
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🚨ISRAELI ELECTION INTERFERENCE EXPOSED
'The Israelis, throughout the summer of 2016, had been directly interfering with the election by trying to get Donald Trump to agree to a number of things that Netanyahu wanted, and in order to get that, the Israelis were offering intelligence to the Trump campaign.'
Emmy-nominated filmmaker and journalist James Bamford on the history and tactics of Israel's interference in US politics and elections
FULL INTERVIEW: https://rumble.com/v5loduh-israeli-interference-in-us-elections-lobbying-foreign-agents-moles-and-impu.html
❗️Barcelona authorities issue ‘red alert’ over extreme weather
#Spain #EU
Rare snowstorm hits the sands of Saudi Arabia
Rare blizzards swept across the Kingdom's deserts, transforming the brown sands into a breathtaking expanse of white.
The unexpected snowfall created a stunning, latte-like effect, a stark contrast to the usual arid landscape.
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Series of explosive volcanic eruptions leave at least nine dead in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted violently on Sunday night, triggering evacuations as it hurled lava and rocks - burning down nearby buildings.
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‘We have to make life good for our smart people’ — Trump
The former president heaped praise on Elon Musk in a comedic way: “He's a brilliant guy. Every time I call him, he's talking about rockets. I always had a good relationship with him.”
#Election2024 - Boost
❗️President Putin laid flowers at the Monument to Minin and Pozharsky on Red Square for National Unity Day
The statue honors Prince Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin, two Russian national heroes who, in 1612, led a popular uprising that ended the Polish occupation of Moscow during the Polish intervention in Russia, thereby bringing the Time of Troubles to a close.
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❗️President Putin arrives to begin National Unity Day events
November 4 commemorates the different faiths and nationalities within Russian society coming together to end the Polish occupation of Moscow in 1612.
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Lightning strikes Peruvian footballer dead during regional tournament
A tragic incident occurred during a regional football tournament in Chilca, Peru when lightning struck and killed a player, Jose, while injuring four others.
The 24-year-old defender was struck as he walked towards the changing rooms after the referee halted play due to an intense thunderstorm.
Goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, 40, was also seriously injured, suffering burns and being rushed to hospital in a taxi - two teenagers, aged 16 and 19, and another player, Cristian Cesar Pituy Cahuana, 24, were also hospitalized but are reported to be in stable condition.
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ICYMI: Trump goes hard at California Congressman Adam Schiff, aka ‘Watermelon head’
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrives in Kiev
A journalist from Der Spiegel reported that Berlin’s foreign policy chief pledged further support for Ukraine during the visit.
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❗️The legal foundation for a multipolar world already exists within the UN Charter, yet the West's disregard for its principles hinders its realization — Sergey Lavrov
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❗️Global trust in the dollar is falling quickly — Sergey Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister cites expert predictions that national currencies, moving away from the dollar, will play a larger role in global trade.
#RussianMFA - Boost
❗️Western elites see no future for themselves in a multipolar world, they hope that Russia will one day fall — FM Sergey Lavrov
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❗️The global balance of power is going through revolutionary changes — Sergey Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister is speaking at the international symposium, ‘Creating the Future,’ in Moscow.
The event will run from November 4-6.
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Iran reveals first private satellites ahead of Russian launch
Iran has revealed images of two private-sector satellites, HOD-HOD and Kosar, set for launch by Russia on November 5 aboard a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome.
The rocket, which will carry 53 additional satellites, marks a milestone for Iran’s private sector in agriculture and communications technology.
#SpaceRace - Boost
