Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg will be sentenced for domestic abuse towards his estranged wife, to which he pleaded guilty. He admitted to shouting, tracking her movements, and sending distressing messages over five years. Hogg has already been fined and received a non-harassment order. He is currently living abroad, awaiting further sentencing.
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A Japanese court has sentenced Ryuji Kimura to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida by throwing a homemade pipe bomb during a 2023 campaign event. Kimura, 25, faced multiple charges, including violations of explosives and weapons laws. Kishida escaped unharmed.
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With Justin Trudeau stepping down, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the leading candidate for Canada's Prime Minister. Poilievre criticizes Trudeau's immigration policies, citing economic issues such as job shortages and soaring housing prices. He proposes stricter immigration controls and a more rigorous screening process for international students to ensure sustainable population growth and infrastructure development.
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Experts from the US air force are assessing upgrades to Cyprus' Andreas Papandreou air base for future humanitarian operations in the Middle East. The upgrades will focus on improving air traffic safety, expanding the base, and enhancing its capacity for military and civilian aircraft. Cyprus has previously served as a transit point for evacuations and aid, and any use of the base by foreign forces will require government approval. The US and Cyprus have strengthened military cooperation in... Expand
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President Trump announced he will discuss tariffs on Canada and Mexico, acknowledging that Americans may experience economic pain but insisting it will be worth it. He also reiterated his call for Canada to become a US state amid escalating trade tensions, with Canada and Mexico planning retaliatory measures.