just now (143+ words) Pope Leo says Turkey has "important role" to play in Gaza and Ukraine conflicts - Pope Leo XIV unequivocally endorsed a two-state solution as the "only solution" for justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his inaugural airborne news conference. - The pontiff made these remarks while travelling from Istanbul to Beirut, confirming discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. - He highlighted Turkey's "important role" in both conflicts and expressed hope for continued dialogue to achieve a ceasefire. - The Holy See reiterated its long-standing support for a two-state solution, acknowledging Israel's current non-acceptance but emphasising its mediating role between both sides. - The Pope's primary reason for visiting the region was to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, and he proposed a significant joint Christian event in Jerusalem in 2033 for unity....

just now (715+ words) A judge has ruled that Alameda County and its Board of Supervisors did not follow procedure when it appointed former interim supervisor Dave Brown in 2021." "This is a victory for open and transparent government," said Marcus Crawley, president of the Alameda County Taxpayers" Association, which filed the suit. "We sued because the Board used confusing and misleading language in the agenda to hide their intention to quickly appoint an "insider" to fill Supervisor Wilma Chan"s seat, so soon after she unexpectedly died." On Nov. 3, 2021, Supervisor Chan was killed after being struck by a car while walking her dog. With the District 3 supervisor seat vacant, the board had 60 days to appoint a replacement." An agenda was posted four days before the Nov. 16, 2021 meeting with an item to make a decision regarding the appointment. At the meeting, the board decided to…...

just now (444+ words) Published - November 30, 2025 10:05 pm IST - Belagavi Members of Janasamanyara Vedike and Udyogakankshigala Horata Samiti will organise a protest rally in Dharwad on Monday, seeking filling of all vacant posts in the State government. The State government should take a clear stand and declare a policy decision about filling vacant government posts, at the Winter Session in Belagavi. "It should announce a road map for recruitment in various departments. In order to press for this demand, we are taking out a protest rally in Dharwad," committee convenor Yellappa Hegade said in Dharwad on Sunday. He also urged the Union government to fill its long-pending vacancies. "The number of vacant posts in 43 departments of the State government is 2.84 lakh. The corresponding figure for the Union government is around 7.8 lakh. But none of these governments are showing any enthusiasm to fill the vacant posts....

just now (240+ words) Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker married his fianc'e Alexis Lewis in a private ceremony Saturday evening, just months after the he made headlines for his record-breaking 25-hour Senate floor speech. The couple legally wed Nov. 24 at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark. Judge Julien Xavier Neals officiated the courthouse ceremony with only their parents present as witnesses, The New York Times reported. " New York Post (@nypost) November 30, 2025 Booker, 56, and Lewis, 38, met on a blind date in May 2024 after a mutual friend set them up. Their first date ran more than five hours. By the end, Booker asked her out again for the following night. Lewis, a director of investments at Los Angeles-based Brasa Capital Management, previously worked in the office of then-Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on economic policy initiatives. The couple announced their…...

just now (78+ words) Alexander Isak was glad to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the English champions stopped the rot with a welcome 2-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday. Isak Agrees First Liverpool League Goal A 'Long Time Coming' AFP - Agence France Presse Alexander Isak was glad to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the English champions stopped the rot with a welcome 2-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday....

just now (358+ words) Liverpool faced off against West Ham United at the London Stadium earlier today as they focused on securing a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break. Alexander Isak scored the opener with a good finish at the hour mark. Lucas Paqueta was sent off by the referee in the 84th minute before Cody Gakpo killed the game off in injury time. The contest ended with Arne Slot's men securing a solid 2-0 win away from home. Let's take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the clash against the Hammers. He didn't have a save to make in the game and kept an easy clean sheet this afternoon. RB: Joe Gomez " 7/10 Gomez kept a good shape at the…...

just now (227+ words) TV host and candidate Salvador Nasralla votes in Honduran presidential and legislative elections. Hondurans are electing a president in a closely contested election, under the threat from United States President Donald Trump, who urged votes for the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, warning that aid to the country would be cut otherwise. IMAGES Candidate Salvador Nasralla Votes In Honduran Elections TV host and candidate Salvador Nasralla votes in Honduran presidential and legislative elections. Hondurans are electing a president in a closely contested election, under the threat from United States President Donald Trump, who urged votes for the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura, warning that aid to the country would be cut otherwise. IMAGES The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com. Candidate Salvador…...

just now (78+ words) Alexander Isak was glad to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the English champions stopped the rot with a welcome 2-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday. Isak Agrees First Liverpool League Goal A 'Long Time Coming' AFP - Agence France Presse Alexander Isak was glad to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the English champions stopped the rot with a welcome 2-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday....

just now (648+ words) Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Isak had failed to score in his five top-flight appearances since making a British record "125 million ($165 million) move from Newcastle in September. The Sweden forward banished that drought at the London Stadium, although with only his second goal in 11 games in all competitions for the Reds, following his maiden strike in a League Cup win against second-tier Southampton. Cody Gakpo bagged Liverpool's second goal in stoppage time to secure their first win in four games in all competitions. "There's definitely a feeling of relief because if you have lost so many times, then winning is important. We hardly conceded a chance and we were able to create chances ourselves," Reds boss Arne Slot said. "It helps if you…...

just now (593+ words) Disabling local user accounts on all domain'joined client computers via Group Policy is a valuable security practice. It ensures users only log in with domain accounts, preventing the risks associated with unmanaged local accounts, such as weak or shared passwords. Why Disable Local Accounts Local accounts can be security risks if passwords are weak or shared among users. Domain accounts allow centralized control and auditing, improving security. Disabling local accounts centrally via Group Policy (GPO) avoids manual configuration on each machine, ensuring uniform policy enforcement. Prerequisites and Planning You must have an Active Directory domain with Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022 and domain-joined Windows 10/11 clients. Know the exact username of the local account you want to disable (e.g., testuser, localadmin). Test the GPO on a small group of computers first to avoid unintended lockouts, especially of local administrators. Creating and Linking a New…...