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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Dufferin Grove Encampment Tests Toronto’s Progressive Patience

 

A group of about 70 people gathered in Dufferin Grove on Sept. 16, 2025 to support remaining residents of the park’s homeless encampment who fear they will soon be forcibly removed.


Tensions are mounting in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove Park, where a small homeless encampment has become a flashpoint between city officials, local residents, and advocates. Earlier this week, the City of Toronto issued trespass notices to the roughly dozen people still living in tents, citing bylaws that prohibit dwellings in public parks.

While city staff insist physical evictions would be a “last resort,” the presence of security guards and police has heightened unease among residents and supporters. Some unhoused individuals say they feel safer in the park than in the city’s shelter system, pointing to unsanitary conditions, lack of privacy, and high turnover rates in shelters.

The standoff reflects a broader strain in Toronto’s approach to homelessness. Once united in calls for compassion, some self-described progressives in the neighbourhood are now voicing frustration over the encampment’s permanence, even as advocates warn that forced removals risk repeating the controversial park clearings of 2021.

With Toronto’s homeless population more than doubling in three years, the Dufferin Grove dispute underscores the city’s struggle to balance public space concerns with the urgent need for safe, stable housing.


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