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Tensions have escalated between Tasmania's salmon industry and the wild seafood sector over plans to close some fishing areas when antibiotics are used in salmon pens.

The player's lawyer has described the turn of events as a 'complete vindication'.

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Democrats flipped a Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina and were showing surprising strength across several Republican-leaning House districts in Florida on Tuesday, boosting hopes they could wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump's Republicans in the midterm elections.

The recent death of the self-proclaimed King of Papaala, Noah Musingku, has prompted discussion over whether this famous, reclusive Bougainvillean was a visionary or a conman.

<p>Growing number of countries are resisting Russia’s reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition</p><p>Canada has joined a coalition of countries refusing to play ⁠ice ​hockey teams from Russia, with prime minister Mark Carney saying Russian skaters will not be able to compete in ⁠a world junior championship next

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Wednesday, ...

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Wednesday, ...

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Ireland’s climate watchdog says work urgently needed to restore flood plains and peatlands to prevent further flooding

In recent months, the Trump administration and the Department of Justice have led an extraordinary effort to exert federal control over state-run elections. Nearly all of those efforts, so far, have been blocked or rejected by the courts. To discuss election security and the prospect of potential election interference, Geoff Bennett spoke with Rick Hasen and

Democrats need only three House gains and a net four seats in the Senate to wrest both chambers from Republican hands.

The Nigerian equities market recorded a 2.86% weekly gain to close at 254,299.49 points, driven by increased turnover and industrial stocks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-records-2-86-weekly-gain-on-increased-turnover/

The Kano State APC has denied allegations by Rabiu Kwankwaso that it and Governor Abba Yusuf are plotting to disqualify NDC governorship candidate, Aminu G Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-apc-denies-plot-against-ndc-gov-candidate/

The “menopause belly” isn’t just a cosmetic concern. Hormonal changes, muscle loss and poor sleep can contribute to it while Asian women may be more prone to visceral fat and its health risks. Here’s what women can do about it.

The Ogun State Government has reconstituted the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, declaring a rival group formed by some Ijebu chiefs illegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ogun-moves-against-ijebu-chiefs-reconstitutes-council/

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Despite Chow’s renewed push, however, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy indicated the province is not opening the door to talks on any renewed new deal.

People&rsquo;s Party MP Sasinan Thamnithinan has warned that returning two Uyghur detainees to China would violate Thailand&rsquo;s anti-torture law.

The president’s approval rating dropped among voters, who have big concerns about the economy, according to early polling results.

Republican candidates have performed strongly in preliminary midterm election results in American territories, despite the expected anti-Trump swing on the mainland.

Andy Farrell could name the trio in the starting XV for Friday’s Nations Championship clash with the Pumas at the Aviva Stadium

Democrats need four seats to win the House, but redistricting and several highly competitive races could complicate matters.

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SIT finds no grounds to sustain charges of rioting, wrongful restraint and trespass; says black flag protest is not a criminal offence; final report says KSU activists did not obstruct police or wrongfully restrain former Health Minister

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It's the midterms! Here's a fun fact for you as you head to the polls: Gas prices today are the highest ever recorded for a US Election Day. The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.12 and $6.28 for a gallon of diesel, according to GasBuddy. Meanwhile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which is […]

Concern as some schools re-poll parents, fail to engage – or in one case warn phrase ‘Dia dhuit’ could be banned

Action will be taken if it is found that illegal activities were taking place in the cover of bar licence, says Excise Minister

Hockey Canada says it's talking with the IIHF about the impact Russia's reinstatement to international competition — and the blowback it's caused — could have on the world juniors.

The ADC and NDC have warned against political violence in Edo State ahead of the 2027 elections, alleging attacks, intimidation, and vandalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-edo-opposition-parties-warn-against-political-violence/

The Australian sharemarket had a soft start to Wednesday’s session, with investors digesting the latest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and waiting for news from the US midterm elections.

The High Court of Karnataka initiated a suo motu PIL petition on the spate of violence against advocates in the State

<p>Party leader Ed Davey ‘disappointed and upset’ at decision by independent panel after claims original investigation was flawed</p><p>The Liberal Democrat peer Chris Rennard has been told there will be no further investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against him, after an independent panel concluded it could not reopen the claim.</p><p>The

Itch.io has also expanded its AI filters, enabling users to exclude games made with different types of generative AI.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said ports and terminal operators receiving shipments of Russian diesel could face criminal penalties.

Rajesh Kumar, a 1995 batch Indian Police Service officer, has been appointed the new DGP, replacing SDS Jamwal

Michael Laws says it was wrong to start Treaty settlements without a public mandate.

Searches at 10 locations uncover properties, gold, silver, vehicles, bank balances and electronic gadgets; the ACB says the market value of these properties is expected to be much higher than their official value

If Republicans lose control of Congress, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.

OPay has explained how customers can check their eligibility for the FG’s N50,000 monthly cash relief and warned against scams asking for PINs or OTPs. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-n50000-relief-opay-explains-eligibility-warns-against-scams/

The BLS reported job openings at 7.52 million, up 333,000 from August and well above the Dow Jones consensus outlook for 7.15 million

Like we said Monday, we're still unsure what the next catalyst is.

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The ECI clarified that electors whose names do not appear in the draft roll must seek inclusion afresh under the SIR or afterwards, regardless of whether they had been enrolled previously

Report identifies banned potassium chlorate as the cause of the explosion that killed 16 people and injured 40

The DUP has reasons to be worried only six months away from elections to the Northern Assembly

A man has lost his bid for an injunction against two media outlets to prevent the publication of allegations against him, a judge has ruled.

The Jason Statham-Guy Ritchie partnership is set to extend into a seventh film. “Dogfight” — announced by Netflix — is described as a “stylish revenge actioner” set in the London criminal underworld. No other plot details have been revealed, but it’s safe to presume there’ll be guns, blood and — probably — some mean-looking faces. Production is due to […]

The OK Movement has cautioned leaders of the NDC and Obidient Movement against fuelling division in Peter Obi’s camp ahead of the 2027 presidential electio Read More: https://punchng.com/ok-movement-cautions-ndc-obidients-against-fuelling-division-in-obi-camp/

Setting the stage for the proposed debate, the Opposition leader said there would be the media, the country’s youth, and a table

Pamela Maldonado breaks down where things stand on the Heisman odds board with a new favorite taking over.

Live updates as Democrats Roy Cooper, Jon Ossoff and Chris Pappas secure key senate wins as Donald Trump braces for a ‘really bad night’

The Division Bench of Justices Anil K. Narendran and S. Muralee Krishna held that the Single Bench erred in issuing the directions in the absence of evidence from the students demonstrating their eligibility to appear for the examinations

A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana said that Abhishek Banerjee can mention for hearing the matter on the reopening of the High Court