Former President Joe Biden, 82, is undergoing medical evaluation after a small nodule was discovered in his prostate during a routine physical exam. This follows previous health concerns, including the removal of a basal cell carcinoma lesion from his chest in 2023.
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An Australian, Oscar Jenkins, faces 13 years in a Russian jail. He fought alongside Ukrainian forces. Russian authorities captured Jenkins last December. Australia denounces the trial as a sham. Penny Wong, the Foreign Minister, demands his humane treatment. Australia has been supporting Ukraine since 2022. They have provided financial and military aid. Anthony Albanese has condemned Russia's actions.
Every week, Bibi Jan scrapes together some of her husband's meagre daily wage to buy precious water from rickshaw-drawn tankers that supply residents of Afghanistan's increasingly parched capital. But in reality, Bibi Jan and many other Kabulis are forced to lug water in heavy jugs from wells or buy it from tankers.
Anita Anand, of Indian origin, has been appointed as Canada's new foreign minister by Prime Minister Mark Carney, replacing Mélanie Joly. Anand, who previously served as defence minister, took her oath on the Bhagavad Gita. The Cabinet reshuffle signals a fresh start, balancing experience and diversity, as Carney aims to address tense Canada-US relations and deliver change.
Hadi Matar, convicted of the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, faces sentencing on Friday, with prosecutors seeking the maximum of 25 years. Rushdie, who was blinded in one eye during the attack at a New York lecture, will not attend the sentencing. Matar also faces a federal trial on terrorism-related charges, exploring his motive linked to a decades-old fatwa.
A Moscow court sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of election monitoring group Golos, to five years in prison for allegedly organizing activities of an "undesirable" organization. The charges, widely seen as politically motivated, stem from his alleged continued cooperation with ENEMO. This sentencing is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, intensified since the Ukraine invasion, drawing international condemnation.
Lyman Frank Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz,' a timeless tale of courage and friendship, celebrated its 125th anniversary. The story follows Dorothy's journey through Oz, aided by iconic ruby slippers, a change from the book's silver. The 1939 film adaptation significantly shaped the story's visuals, influencing adaptations like 'The Wiz' and 'Wicked,' solidifying its place in pop culture.
President Zelenskyy announced he will be in Ankara awaiting Putin for peace talks, a move supported by the US, while Russia remains noncommittal. Ukraine insists on a ceasefire before negotiations, amidst ongoing drone attacks and battlefield preparations. International pressure mounts for a resolution, with European nations discussing further sanctions against Russia.
Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty, are now eligible for parole. The brothers, initially sentenced to life without parole, were resentenced due to new evidence of alleged abuse and evolving laws regarding youth offenders. Their case, recently revisited in popular media, raises questions about trauma, justice, and redemption.
Ukraine's air force reported losing contact with a US-made F-16 fighter jet during a manoeuvre to repel a Russian attack, with the pilot ejecting safely after reportedly destroying three air targets. This marks the second confirmed loss of an F-16 for Ukraine, a significant blow as these jets play a crucial role in intercepting missiles and engaging Russian aircraft.