Canada changes Express Entry rules for high-paying jobs and removes LMIA requirement

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Canada changes Express Entry rules for high-paying jobs and removes LMIA requirementCanada is introducing new Express Entry points for immigrants working in high-paying jobs, making it easier for some applicants to qualify for permanent residency.Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced Friday...

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From hospital, pope pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city

Oct 16, 2026

From hospital, pope pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city

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Trump's New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Fired After Less Than A Week On The Job

Oct 16, 2026

Trump's New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Fired After Less Than A Week On The Job

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was fired after less than a week following a difficult briefing and questions regarding her credentials.

Washington Post says photographer attacked by Israeli settlers

Oct 16, 2026

Washington Post says photographer attacked by Israeli settlers

The Washington Post's executive editor said Friday that Israeli settlers attacked one of its photojournalists, who was working on assignment in the West Bank. “She was wearing visible markings clearly identifying her as a journalist.” Matt Murray wrote in a statement shared to social platform X. “We are outraged by this unwarranted attack on a...

Trump urges Zacharia to reconsider White House spokeswoman role

Oct 16, 2026

Trump urges Zacharia to reconsider White House spokeswoman role

Trump urges Zacharia to reconsider White House spokeswoman roleOn Friday, US President Donald Trump said he told new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia that she should reconsider her role after facing a public backlash a week after taking the job.Trump told reporters, “I told her: 'I...

New dinosaur species identified from fossil tucked away in a museum

Oct 16, 2026

New dinosaur species identified from fossil tucked away in a museum

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Amber Guyger, Dallas officer who shot Botham Jean in his own apartment, released on parole

Oct 16, 2026

Amber Guyger, Dallas officer who shot Botham Jean in his own apartment, released on parole

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Indian Diaspora In London Stage Counter-Protest In Support Of PM Modi Amid CJP March | Watch

Oct 16, 2026

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Trump says he urged new press secretary Katie Zacharia 'to reconsider job' amid lawyer claims row

Oct 16, 2026

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“I said, ‘Katie, is this for you?’” Trump told reporters as he left the White House for Georgia. “I said, ‘Katie, you don't have to do this’.... I said to her, ‘Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider.’”

Strictly to pay tribute to Dolly Parton and Madonna as part of ‘icons’ week

Oct 16, 2026

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Martin Lewis hits out at plans to introduce new energy bills ‘penalty’

Oct 16, 2026

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Arson attacker ‘targeted photo of Crown Prince of Iran who he blamed for cousin’s death’

Oct 16, 2026

Arson attacker ‘targeted photo of Crown Prince of Iran who he blamed for cousin’s death’

Ali Fallahi attempted to burn a photograph of Reza Pahlavi, who he blamed for the death of his cousin in anti-government protests in Iran, a court heard

Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one week as press secretary — breaking record

Oct 16, 2026

Trump admits mistake and fires Katie Zacharia after less than one week as press secretary — breaking record

Trump had announced the embattled spokesperson’s hiring just one week earlier

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