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‘Continue to pose an unreasonable risk’: Erik Menendez denied parole after nearly 36 years in prison for parents’ murders; misconduct behind bars cited

Erik Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference (Picture credit: AP) California parole commissioners have denied Erik Menendez’s request for release, saying his misconduct behind bars showed he remains a risk to public safety.The 54-year-old, who, along with his brother Lyle, murdered their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989, faced his first parole […]

‘Two strong economies’: Canada’s trade minister pledges to continue trade talks with US; urges dialogue despite Trump’s new tariffs

Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Sunday that his country is prepared to continue working toward a new trade agreement with the US, despite leaving Washington without a deal and facing increased tariffs from the Trump administration. “We’re prepared to stick around and do the work needed,” LeBlanc said […]

‘Continue legacy’: Eric Trump hints at political dynasty; suggests someone from Trump family could run for US president

Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday suggested that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president one day, though whether they would actually pursue it remains uncertain. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was asked if the Trump family could become the next political […]

Canada’s arms shipments to Israel continue despite official freeze, shows data; records reveal ammo and parts sent

An Israeli soldier directs a tank at a staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip (Image : AP) Despite the Canadian government’s repeated claims that it halted arms exports to Israel in January 2024, newly uncovered Israeli import records and global shipping documents suggest otherwise, revealing ongoing shipments of Canadian military goods, including […]

UAE: Why nearly half of Dubai parents think online learning to continue in future | World News

Dubai schools offer blended learning options across the UAE as parents prefer online mode/Representative Image TL;DR: A Dubai Executive Council survey shows 48% of Dubai parents expect blended or online learning to remain part of schooling. A study by My Online Schooling with Cambridge International reports 83% of UAE parents support hybrid education models. UAE […]

‘Profoundly grateful’: Number of missing in deadly Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3; search operations to continue

The number of people initially reported missing in the hardest-hit area of the Texas floods has dropped sharply from nearly 100 to 3 as the majority have now been located and confirmed safe, reported officials on Saturday. Three people are still missing in Kerr County and three more people are unaccounted for in Travis County […]

DOGE falling apart: Key Musk-aligned staff quit agency; White House says waste-cutting mission will continue

The elite federal task force known as DOGE, formed to overhaul the US government under Elon Musk’s watch, is rapidly losing its grip on Washington. In recent months, several top DOGE officials and engineers have exited their posts, following Musk’s own departure from day-to-day operations, reports Politico.For six months, anyone trying to enter DOGE’s main […]

Immigration suit: US Supreme Court rejects Florida’s petition to enforce new law; state plans to continue appeal

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday declined Florida’s request to allow the state to enforce parts of its new immigration law that had been blocked by a lower court, NBC news reported.The court’s brief order did not explain why it refused the emergency request from Florida’s attorney general.The case centres on a law signed this […]

‘We have other goals’: Israeli army vows to continue Iran offensive; reviews aftermath of US strikes on nuclear sites

The Israeli military on Sunday declared it has “other goals” in Iran and will press forward with its military campaign, hours after US air strikes hit key Iranian nuclear facilities.“We have other goals and we will continue to act until we attain them,” said Israeli army spokesperson Effie Defrin during a televised briefing.The statement came […]

Judge halts Trump bid to limit Harvard’s foreign student intake; university scores key court win; legal proceedings continue

A federal judge in Boston on Friday temporarily halted the Trump administration’s move to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol international students, handing the Ivy League school a key win as it fights back against a series of federal sanctions and tensions with the White House.Judge Allison Burroughs’ decision ensures Harvard can continue […]