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Natural Resources Canada initiated concerns regarding former federal scientist Dennis Lu more than two decades ago, according to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). In a rare court disclosure, the spy agency clarified that the investigation did not originate from its own initiative but rather from a government tip-off. Lu now faces trial in Ottawa’s … Read more
The European Commission has imposed a record €550 million ($629 million) fine on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress for failing to curb the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products. The penalty, announced on Monday, is the largest ever issued under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark rulebook designed to regulate content … Read more
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a 36-year-old Massachusetts mother charged with strangling her three children in their Duxbury home on January 24, 2023. Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson, and 8-month-old Callan. Following the … Read more
South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry announced Monday he will enter the special election for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. His entry sets up a crowded GOP primary challenge against President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Darline Graham, and others, as the state’s candidate filing period begins this week. Russell Fry’s Entry Into the Senate … Read more
Nelson Mandela’s personal culinary habits remained rooted in traditional Xhosa cuisine throughout his life, serving as a consistent reflection of his connection to his culture despite the demands of global fame. According to his long-time personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya, the former president maintained a preference for staples like umphokoqo and umngqusho, viewing these meals as … Read more
The Irish High Court has rejected an attempt by Jonathan Gill to block his extradition to Northern Ireland, where he faces charges related to the 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor. Judge Patrick McGrath ruled that Gill, 44, must face the charges, noting that the defendant failed to provide grounds for refusing the warrant. Gill remains … Read more
Auckland’s $1.66 billion Central Interceptor is now fully operational, marking the completion of a 16.2km wastewater tunnel designed to reduce overflows into city waterways. According to Watercare, the project has already prevented 741,000 cubic metres of wastewater and stormwater from entering the environment since its southern section went live in early 2025. Infrastructure Scale and … Read more
Government leaders have agreed to move forward with a ban on e-scooters for individuals under the age of 18, following a series of proposals presented at Government Buildings on Monday. Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Sean Canney are expected to bring these measures to the Government next week, with the new requirements—including mandatory helmets and high-visibility … Read more
Presiding Officer Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero ruled that the requested financial documents, covering the period from 2007 to 2021, are prima facie relevant to the allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint. Court Ruling on Financial Records The decision came on the seventh day of the impeachment trial, which saw 20 … Read more
Two Indian nationals were apprehended at Changi Airport on June 19 after orchestrating the theft of a 4.95-carat diamond, valued at US$154,000 (S$199,000), from a jewellery store in Chinatown. Mangroliya Manojkumar Kurjibhai, 41, and Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, 30, were intercepted by authorities while attempting to clear immigration for a flight back to India, according to … Read more