Lawrence Campbell, a Winnipeg man, is suing his former girlfriend, Krystal McKay, after she allegedly cashed in his $3.6 million lottery ticket and disappeared. Campbell claims he entrusted McKay with the ticket because he lacked ID, but she severed ties shortly after receiving the winnings. He alleges she ghosted him and obtained a protection order, while McKay denies the accusations and is preparing her legal response.
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Two paintings by Frans Hals, possibly depicting his children, are returning to the Netherlands after a century abroad. The Frans Hals Museum and the Mauritshuis jointly purchased "Boy Playing the Violin" and "Girl Singing" for $7.8 million. The museums will share the works, displaying them in Haarlem and The Hague, highlighting their cultural significance.
Malaysia's economy minister said Wednesday he was resigning from his cabinet post after losing his position as deputy president of the ruling PKR to the premier's daughter in a party poll. The party's president is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and his daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar, won the post of deputy president last week with close to 10,000 votes while Rafizi received around 4,000.
In 2025, millions of Muslims will gather in Mecca for Hajj, beginning June 4th. This pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam, involves rituals symbolizing faith, unity, and sacrifice. Saudi authorities are implementing safety measures due to expected record turnout and high temperatures, including cooling stations and health services. Pilgrims will utilize technology like the Hajj Smart App for assistance.
In April 2022, the UAE Cabinet launched an updated Golden Visa system to attract global talent, offering long-term residency to graduates from the world's top 100 universities. This initiative aligns with the UAE's Centennial 2071 vision, emphasizing science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The policy shift allows Golden Visa holders to sponsor family members, encouraging long-term settlement and professional growth.
Donald Trump seemingly rejected his envoy's proposal allowing Iran to retain low-level uranium enrichment for civilian purposes, insisting any deal requires complete dismantling of Iran's enrichment program. This stance contradicts envoy Steve Witkoff's reported offer of limited enrichment for uses like nuclear medicine in exchange for shutting down underground sites. Tehran has refused deals completely ending enrichment activities.
French street artist Theo Clerc, imprisoned in Azerbaijan for 422 days for painting graffiti in the metro, has been pardoned and released. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev granted the pardon, allowing Clerc to return to France. French authorities had previously raised concerns about discriminatory treatment in the case, as Clerc's codefendants received only fines.
A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel to the U.K. in small boats on Saturday, the highest single-day number this year, bringing the annual total to 14,811. This surge has increased pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government to address the issue. While seeking enhanced cooperation with France, the UK.
Thousands in Bulgaria protested against adopting the euro, demanding a referendum on abandoning the lev. Organized by civic groups and nationalist parties, demonstrators voiced concerns over economic impacts and national sovereignty. President Radev, citing public anxieties about inflation, supports the referendum, but parliament rejected it, accusing him of pro-Russian sentiments.
The Michigan supreme court has declined to hear appeals from families of the Oxford High School shooting victims, effectively ending their efforts to hold school employees accountable. The court's decision upholds a lower court ruling that found no evidence school staff were the "proximate cause" of the tragedy, emphasizing Ethan Crumbley's premeditated actions.