A Vancouver apartment building that has been vacant since it was gutted by a fire almost exactly a year ago is engulfed in flames Tuesday.

Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson has said thugs could face terrorism charges as the legal system fights to bring offenders to justice.

Tia Simmonds, 32, was found dead under bedding and clothing in Parbury Road, Forest Hill, southeast London, on 3 January this year.

Lucie Connolly, who works as a childminder in Northamptonshire, concluded her vile tweet with the phrase: 'if that makes me racist, so be it.'

A theatre descended into chaos earlier this afternoon when a group of 'Parents for Palestine' protesters stormed the venue and began chanting in front of an audience of terrified youngsters.

Jordan Parlour, a 28-year-old sign installer described by his lawyer as a 'family man', is the first man to be charged over Facebook posts relating to the violent disorder across the UK.

D’Vontaye Mitchell, 43, died June 30 after hotel security guards dragged him from the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and pinned him face down to the concrete.

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A suspicious package found in a building at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, which prompted an evacuation, has been detonated, police say.

Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba walumira mano ndipo wanenetsa kuti iyeyo sanaluzepo zisankho choncho pa 8 August pano akayima ndikukatenga mpando wa wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa chipani cha MCP. Iyeyu, poyankhula ndi kanema wa Times usiku wathawu, watemesa nkhwangwa pa mwala kuti palibe chikuwaopsa kuti chingawagwetse osatenga udindowu. “Chipani cha MCP chikufunika wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri  wachinyamata yemwe […] The post Engineer Mumba walumira mano ndipo wanenetsa kuti: “Ndikuyima ndipo ndikapambana!” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[The Herald] Gabon's Transitional President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, expressed his country's desire to reduce reliance on food imports and hoped to benefit from Uganda's experience in agricultural development, particularly in wealth creation.

[HRW] Chad's military is responsible for the deaths in custody of several detainees en route to and at Koro Toro prison in October 2022, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The prisoners were unlawfully detained, mistreated, and denied basic supplies during the two to three days transit from the capital city to the prison.

[New Times] Nearly 100 police officers from DR Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in DR Congo's east intensified, a Ugandan military spokesperson said on Monday, August 5, The EastAfrican reports.

A father was alarmed when an elderly woman allegedly attempted to pick up his six-year-old son from a pre-school in Tampines without authorisation. According to the father, the incident happened on the afternoon of July 24. The man, who wished to remain anonymous, told Shin Min Daily News a teacher had informed him that an elderly woman claiming to be the boy's grandmother had tried to take his son away at around 1pm. «The teacher refused to release my son as she was a stranger and was not authorised to pick him up,» he said. «The woman then left the pre-school.» The father added that the pre-school's security guard and teachers described the woman as being in her 70s and Chinese-speaking. She also knew his son's name. «What's suspicious is that the woman was wearing a mask throughout, which made her behaviour seem questionable,» the father added. «I felt very unsafe and decided to report the incident to the police.» The police confirmed that a report was made and investigations are ongoing.

According to Amadou Abdramane, spokesman for the Niger military government, Niamey called the UN Security Council to make a ruling on Ukraine's aggression

While armed suspects are still at large, RCMP is lifting a shelter-in-place order issued in Wheatland County, east of Calgary.

The bag, belonging to the team’s manager Armand Darmadji, contained 53,000 euros, a credit card and a passport

Saad Al-Bazei is an academic and literary figure who was recently appointed chairman of the Golden Pen Award for Most Influential Literature by Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. The prize, offering a total of $750,000 across multiple categories, aims to recognize fictional Arabic works with potential for film adaptation, as well as original screenplays. An emeritus professor of English language and literature at King Saud University’s faculty of arts, Al-Bazei brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

RIYADH: The sight of fog enveloping Abha in the morning and evening, creating beautiful panoramic views, has captivated walking enthusiasts of all ages, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fog has driven young and old to the walking trails scattered throughout Abha city. These trails are extremely popular during the summer season, as they enable tourists to enjoy the mild, cool weather and the sight of clouds over mountain peaks.

JEDDAH: In the heart of Al-Dayer governorate, a stadium carved into the Hashr Mountains honors human creativity and celebrates the local landscape. The origin of this architectural marvel began in 1994, when a group of neighbors led by Mohammed Harian decided to build a sports field in the mountainous terrain. With limited space available, they started with a rough field, but it was soon clear that a more ambitious undertaking was required.

JEDDAH: An indie-alternative band from Jeddah is making waves in the region’s budding music scene after signing with Wall of Sound Records, who published and mixed their debut album. Ana.n7n’s members include Malik Zubaila on vocals and synth, Saleh Binsaif on percussion and keys, Shaher Karkashan and Saif Mufti on bass, Maan Balila on drums and visuals, and Hasnain Shaikh as live sessional drummer.

JEDDAH: Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ branch in Makkah Mazin Hammad Al-Himali met with Indian Consul General Mohammed Shahid Alam in Jeddah on Monday. The meeting was held on the occasion of the end of Alam’s tenure, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alam took over as India’s consul general in Jeddah in February 2021. He previously served in Jeddah as the Hajj consul from 2015 to 2018. An upright officer of the Indian Foreign Service, he has now been posted to the Indian High Commission in London.  

The Russian president will make a decision whether he will participate in the ceremony himself or designate another high-ranking official

Acting regional Governor Alexey Smirnov earlier reported about two other projectiles

She made the announcement together with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

Ukrainian law enforcement has thwarted another attempt to escape the country, catching 16 draft dodgers hiding in a refrigerated meat truck Read Full Article at RT.com

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was officially announced as Kamala Harris’ VP pick on Tuesday Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonian prosecutors have alleged that Svetlana Burtseva authored a ‘hybrid war’ book and violated sanctions by writing for Russian media Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk’s X has sued the the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), alleging an illegal advertising boycott Read Full Article at RT.com

The news organization posted a photo on Telegram that shows the back of a truck with several dozen men in it

Driver and a paramedic was killed, acting regional Governor Alexey Smirnov said

The St James Police have charged a shopkeeper after he allegedly hit a woman with a gun on July 27 in St John's Square, Retirement, in the parish. Thirty-year-old Zania Burke, otherwise called 'Fourteen', is charged with possession...

Mogadishu (HOL) — A new Overseas Development Institute (ODI) report reveals major challenges and potential in Somalia's peacebuilding efforts. Despite recent progress in stability and governance, international aid practices are complicating locally-led initiatives.

Harris chooses running mate meant to appeal to white working-class and moderate men