Doug Ford, leader of Ontario Progressive Conservatives, drew criticism for joking about the death penalty at a police gala, referencing 'sparky' while discussing crime. Canada abolished capital punishment in 1976. His spokesperson clarified he does not support it and expressed frustration with the federal bail system. Critics, including Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie, condemned the remarks.
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Israel freed Ahmad Manasra, a Palestinian. He was involved in an attack as a 13-year-old and developed schizophrenia while incarcerated. Palestinians claim harsh imprisonment caused his mental illness. He was convicted of attempted murder. Appeals for early release were denied. Rights groups highlight worsening prison conditions. Recently released Palestinian prisoners appeared unwell.
NYPD's Chief of Department, Jeffrey Maddrey, abruptly resigned late on Friday night amid serious allegations by his staff Lt. Quathisha Epps. Epps claimed Maddrey coerced her into a sexual relationship, demanding various sexual acts and granting her excessive overtime in return. Epps said when she tried to move away from him, she was outed due to her excess overtime earnings.
Delta Airlines flight DAL4 en route to New York from London declared an emergency due to a mechanical issue and diverted to Shannon, Ireland. All 129 passengers and crew landed safely. This incident follows a recent aviation tragedy involving a small aircraft crash in Honduras, resulting in 12 fatalities and 5 survivors.
Comedian Tim Dillon performed a provocative act at Netflix’s Torching 2024 by appearing as the ghost of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dressing as the slain executive, Dillon sparked controversy by joking about the contentious practices of the health insurance industry and Thompson’s accused killer. The performance has ignited debates on the limits of comedy.
Elon Musk supports Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio governor bid, reinforcing their past collaboration in the Trump administration. Ramaswamy, backed by Trump, launched his campaign with a vision to lead Ohio in technology and innovation. He emphasizes bold conservative reforms and the MAGA movement. Ramaswamy's entry follows Jon Husted's withdrawal.
A rapidly spreading wildfire near Malibu, California, has scorched nearly 4,000 acres, destroying structures and forcing evacuations. Driven by strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, the Franklin Fire has prompted widespread power outages as a safety measure. Over 1,500 firefighters are battling the blaze, with no reported casualties yet.
Landslides triggered by torrential rains in southeast Brazil's Minas Gerais state have resulted in at least 10 deaths, including an eight-year-old boy. Over 80 millimetres of rain in Ipatinga caused significant destruction. One person remains missing, while rescue teams continue their search efforts. Governor Romeu Zema expressed solidarity with the victims.
Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal and two others were released by Israeli authorities after being detained in the West Bank. Their arrest followed an assault by Jewish settlers during Ramadan. Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' claims the attack and detention were linked to the film’s international success highlighting Palestinian struggles.
Australia’s spy agency ASIO uncovered three foreign governments plotting to harm individuals in the country, intervening to prevent attacks. It also disrupted a cyber unit targeting US and Australian infrastructure and alerted US authorities to a 12-year-old planning mass shootings. Additionally, foreign spies are targeting Australia’s AUKUS partnership to gather intelligence and undermine alliances. ASIO remains vigilant against these security threats.