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Italy Advances Tougher Measures on Migrant Arrivals

ILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance (not pictured), during his visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026.  Italy’s government has approved a new migration bill that would grant authorities the power to impose temporary naval blockades during periods of intense pressure on the country’s borders. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is designed to curb irregular sea crossings by restricting access to Italian territorial waters. The draft law would allow officials to bar vessels from entering for up to 30 days, with the option to extend the measure to six months if national security or public order is deemed at risk. The plan also strengthens border surveillance, increases penalties for human smuggling, and expands the list of offenses that can lead to deportation. Supporters argue the move is necessary to manage migration flows more effectively, whi...

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Canada Prepares to “Fall Back” as Daylight Saving Time Ends


As autumn deepens, Canadians are getting ready to turn their clocks back one hour when Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The annual shift marks the return to standard time, bringing brighter mornings but noticeably earlier sunsets.

For many, the change means gaining an extra hour of sleep, but it also signals the start of shorter days and longer nights as winter approaches. The adjustment affects most provinces and territories across six time zones, from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

Daylight saving has been observed in Canada for over a century, but debates continue about whether the practice should remain. Critics argue that the biannual clock changes disrupt sleep patterns and productivity, while supporters say the extra daylight in summer evenings is worth the trade-off.

Regardless of the ongoing discussion, Canadians will soon be setting their clocks back and embracing the cozy, darker evenings that define the season.


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