Who is Paul Ingrassia? Donald Trump's nominee withdraws over racist texts flap
President Trump’s nominee for federal watchdog, Paul Ingrassia, withdrew his candidacy after “racist and pro-Nazi” texts were leaked. Ingrassia’s comments, including disparaging remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. and Asian individuals, led to Republican senators withdrawing their support, forcing his withdrawal from the confirmation hearing. Source link
Gold slides 5%, silver 7%
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Fear of retaliation stops renters from raising issues, survey finds
A survey of 1,000 Victorian renters finds nearly four in five households faced a tenancy issue over a 12-month period — but only half of them escalated the issue by lodging a complaint. Source link
Cricket Canada suspends CEO, citing 'negativity' around fraud charge
Cricket Canada has suspended chief executive officer Salman Khan effective immediately, albeit “with full pay and benefits.” Source link
Video footage proves Pakistan's role in killing three Afghanistan cricketers – WATCH
Afghanistan Cricket Board claims to have video evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in an attack that killed three local cricketers. Consequently, Afghanistan has withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series in Pakistan. The ICC and BCCI have expressed support for Afghanistan following the incident. Source link
Chimps imbibe two cocktails’ worth of ethanol daily from ripe fruits
Do chimpanzees actively prefer fruits with higher alcohol content or are they simply attracted to the sweetness of ripe fruits? Robert Dudley, who first proposed the drunken monkey hypothesis in 2014, has theorised that alcohol in fruits could serve as a cue for ripeness — a signal of extra calories Source link
Japan exports in September rebound after four straight months of declines, but miss estimates
Japanese exports in September snapped four months of declines, climbing 4.2% year on year, as shipments to Asia saw robust growth. Source link
Why Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine
The leaders’ cancelled summit is just the latest twist in Trump’s efforts to broker an end to the war, writes Anthony Zurcher. Source link
Victim of random stabbing attack in Calgary comforted by bystanders, court hears during murderer's plea
Brett Davidson had just finished walking his dog in Calgary when he ran into Cory Miklic, who launched a “brutal and vicious attack,” stabbing him more than a dozen times. On Tuesday, Miklic pleaded guilty and was handed a life sentence. Source link