Spanish regional leader admits mistakes made in flood response, but refuses to step down

As Alberta approaches a potential referendum on separation from Canada, Elections Alberta has referred the proposed question to a judge to assess its constitutionality under the Citizen Initiative Act, which requires compliance with constitutional standards. Despite criticism from government officials regarding bureaucratic delays, Elections Alberta maintains its duty to ensure the question's legality, while another group proposes a question supporting Alberta's status within Canada. Want More Context? 🔎

Villagers in Winterslow, Wiltshire, are on alert as a man has been repeatedly spotted walking naked with his dog in Bentley Wood. Salisbury Police have appealed for sightings to aid their investigation, noting this unusual behavior has garnered significant attention, reminiscent of similar incidents involving nude walkers in other locations. Want More Context? 🔎

At least three people, including two children, were killed in a dramatic explosion at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont, Nebraska, on Tuesday, which was captured on security cameras. The fire, still active as of Wednesday morning, has prompted a response from multiple emergency services, while the area remains cordoned off, and officials continue to assess the situation. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 1,200 people have been arrested since protests began earlier this week, a government statement said.Angola has seen violent protests against a fuel price hike, resulting in at least 22 deaths and 197 injuries, with over 1,200 arrests. The unrest led to looting and clashes, prompting the deployment of the army to restore order amidst a tense atmosphere in the capital, Luanda, and other provinces. Want More Context? 🔎

In a march near Gaza, hundreds of Israeli settlers sought to reclaim the territory, expressing a desire to return to the area evacuated in 2005. Despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's official stance against restoring settlements, some settlers believe a political opportunity exists, encouraged by hardline government members, with calls to "take back our land" echoing among participants. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. Treasury is attempting to recover COVID-19 relief funds from around 235 local governments that failed to report their usage of $139 million in aid, part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Despite notices sent to over 3,500 noncompliant governments, concerns persist about transparency in fund allocation and reporting. Want More Context? 🔎