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“Our worst nightmare.” Rising threat to women in public life
23 October 2026

“Our worst nightmare.” Rising threat to women in public life

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An Australian politician tells us two alleged attacks against women in politics just this week have sent a chill through the country -- especially for her and her colleagues. And since she's spoken out, she says she's received even more threats.


The woman behind a petition to have U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra expelled from Canada says his latest accusation of foreign interference isn't surprising -- and even more reason to give him the boot.


As Prime Minister Mark Carney promotes a strategic partnership with Turkey, our guest says there's a laundry list of human rights abuses that also need to be on the agenda.


A Brooklyn bar owner walks onto a subway car -- and into a hugely popular online show...and then starts cracking wise Conan O'Brien.


A bird researcher warns some Canadian loon populations are in steep decline -– and it’s likely climate change is to blame.


Serbia's student movement puts forward a long list of candidates for this weekend's elections -- and gains more traction than established opposition parties.


Activists in the tiny country of Liechtenstein are fuming after a quarter of its population endorsed more liberal abortion laws –- only to see the initiative vetoed by the country’s ruling monarch.


And...Employees at Madison Square Garden discover an offer of Knicks championship rings is actually a test -- that rewarded staff with cybersecurity classes instead of the coveted jewelry.


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