Two 13-year-old girls were subjected to exploitation and repeated sexual violence by a group of eight men, often in vile conditions. The abuse occurred over several years, and the perpetrators manipulated the victims' difficult home lives. Despite contact with social services, the exploitation initially went unaddressed.
Related news
Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has scrapped the federal consumer carbon tax, claiming it was too divisive and burdened citizens amidst rising living costs. Although the repeal faces criticism for relying solely on regulation, Carney emphasizes continued commitment to combating climate change and supporting business competitiveness.
Hamas has agreed to release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday, following mediation by Egypt and Qatar, ensuring the continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza. The group had threatened delays, accusing Israel of violating truce terms. Egypt and Qatar resolved the dispute, maintaining their role as key mediators in the conflict.
During the swearing-in ceremony of new senators, Vice President Kamala Harris momentarily fumbled while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, leading to widespread criticism from conservative commentators on social media users. People asked how she could miss a word of the pledge which was read every day in the school. "Kamala Harris not knowing all the words to the Pledge of Allegiance is her political career in a nutshell," one wrote.
The US National Archives have released the final batch of files related to JFK's 1963 assassination, aiming for full transparency. Despite the release, many continue to question the events and Oswald's lone involvement, while the documents are now accessible to the public.
A blast at a seminary-cum-mosque in Peshawar's Urmur Bala village killed senior cleric Mufti Munir Shakir and injured three others. This incident follows a terrorist attack on another mosque in South Waziristan, highlighting a series of violent acts against religious institutions in the region within 24 hours.
“There’s a roughly 450 federal agencies of one kind or another,†Elon Musk said. “That’s almost an average of two agencies per year since the formation of the United States. I mean how many agencies do you really need to run a country? 99? Not 450, that’s for sure.†Elon Musk said unless the agencies are entirely deleted, there's always a possibility of them growing back.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's attempt to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Trump claimed the Tren de Aragua gang posed a national security threat. Civil rights groups argued the law wasn’t meant for peacetime. The judge has halted deportations for 14 days while reviewing the case.
A deadly shooting and fiery car crash rocked a quiet Baltimore suburb Tuesday night, leaving one dead and nine injured. Police Chief Robert McCullough revealed the incident unfolded near a funeral home, with gunshots reported throughout the neighborhood. Investigators suspect a targeted attack, believing the individuals involved knew each other.
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau announces resignation after 12 years leading the Liberal Party. Prominent contenders for his replacement include Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Melanie Joly, and Mark Carney. Trudeau's successor will steer the party into general elections against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned on Sunday that the Middle East would remain unstable if the Palestinian militant group Hamas remained in power in the Gaza Strip. If the international community wanted a permanent ceasefire, he added, then it must include the dismantling of Hamas as a military power and ruling entity in Gaza.