Today, Albertans head to the polls in a long-awaited and controversial referendum on independence and provincial sovereignty. #abpoli #cdnpoli Voters face 10 questions covering Alberta's future in Canada, immigration, public services, and constitutional reform. More than 1.35 million ballots have already been cast through advance and special voting, representing 43.1% of eligible electors. LATEST POLLING | INDEPENDENCE Remain in Canada: 66% Pursue a future separation referendum: 34% Margin: Remain +32 percentage points. SUPPORT FOR OTHER BALLOT QUESTIONS • 63% | Greater control over immigration • 65% | Restrict public service eligibility • 66% | 12-month residency requirement for temporary residents' social supports • 62% | Health care and education fees for temporary residents • 69% | Proof of citizenship to vote provincially • 51% | Provincial selection of judges • 53% | Abolish the federal Senate • 47% | Opt out of federal programs while retaining funding • 50% | Prioritize provincial laws over conflicting federal laws

Spain is heading toward a general strike on November 11 and a snap general election on November 29 as the housing crisis becomes a central political issue. #España #EleccionesYa The crisis escalated after Congress rejected two government housing decrees by 178 to 172 and 184 to 166. The measures covered evictions, expiring leases, rent increases, seasonal rentals, and speculative housing purchases. The movement was galvanized by the September 23 eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who had lived in her Madrid home for nearly seven decades. Her case sparked protests across Spain and became a national symbol of the housing crisis. Her passing on October 7 has further intensified the mobilization. Failed action on the housing crisis has now been joined by a 24-hour general strike called by CCOO and UGT, with CGT also formally joining the mobilization. Together, CCOO and UGT represent roughly two-thirds of elected workplace representatives in Spain. This will be their first jointly called nationwide general strike since 2012.