Rivers, an Australian footwear and clothing brand with a 160-year history, is closing all 136 stores, impacting over 600 employees. The shutdown follows failed sell-off efforts and the financial collapse of its parent company, Mosaic Group, which filed for administration with debts of $249 million. Supply chain issues exacerbated by Covid-19 contributed to its downfall.
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German prosecutors charged an Iraqi couple, Twana HS and Asia RA, with enslavement, torture, and war crimes for holding two young Yazidi girls captive. The victims were subjected to physical and sexual abuse, forced labor, and religious oppression. The couple's actions were linked to the Islamic State's campaign against the Yazidi community.
President Donald Trump announces a one-month exemption on new tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada, easing concerns of American automakers. This follows discussions with executives from major car manufacturers and aims to prevent domestic manufacturing disruptions while positive market reactions are noted with stock indices rising.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya visits Beijing for talks amid acknowledged 'challenges and concerns' in bilateral ties, including disputed territories and military spending. Tensions have also arisen over Japan's decision to release Fukushima cooling water into the Pacific. Both countries emphasize the importance of maintaining a stable relationship for regional and international peace and stability.
US President Trump and Russian President Putin held a crucial 90-minute call to discuss ending the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed to an immediate ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure. They also emphasized rebuilding US-Russia relations for economic and geopolitical stability.
Beijing warned Britain on Monday against "politicising" an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China's foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to "avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking it to security issues, so as not to impact the confidence of Chinese enterprises in going to the UK".
​Former FBI profiler McCrary pointed to one sentence of the alleged manifesto that said Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow "would rather be dead than sit in a roll all day". "She has planned to kill herself all along and then is going to get this posthumous notoriety," McCrary said. ​School shooters, the former FBI profiler said, often seek infamy as they view it as a form of fame -- fame without work. "That's what they're getting here, fame without work," McCrary said.
A federal judge in DC has extended a restraining order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals under an old wartime law. The administration claims these individuals are gang members, while opponents argue against its legality. The Supreme Court is being asked to review the decision, with further hearings scheduled for April 8.
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a truce agreement with Hamas. The withdrawal allows Palestinians to move freely without Israeli inspections. Concerns remain over extending the ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages in the next phase.
Swedish prosecutors confirmed the identity of the suspected gunman in Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting but did not disclose his name. Media identified him as Rickard Andersson, a 35-year-old unemployed recluse with psychological issues. He killed 10 people at Campus Risbergska in Orebro before taking his own life. Authorities are still investigating his motive, as victims were of multiple nationalities.