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Former Woodstock, Ont., mayor sentenced to 4 years, 8 months in prison for sexual assaults

Former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison Tuesday for two sexual assault convictions in a case the judge said represents a “catastrophic fall from grace.”

Hollywood newcomer Sadie Soverall joins Selena Gomez's X-rated arthouse film

Selena Gomez may have found herself a new co-star for her upcoming X-rated film from Oscar-winning auteur Brady Corbet.
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Hollywood newcomer Sadie Soverall joins Selena Gomez's X-rated arthouse film

Selena Gomez may have found herself a new co-star for her upcoming X-rated film from Oscar-winning auteur Brady Corbet.

Teacher accused of murdering baby he was adopting denies taking 'trophy' pictures after alleged sexual abuse

Jamie Varley, 37, on Thursday told jurors photographs and footage of Preston Davey were taken because 'I wanted to capture all his life, every part of it'.
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Teacher accused of murdering baby he was adopting denies taking 'trophy' pictures after alleged sexual abuse

Jamie Varley, 37, on Thursday told jurors photographs and footage of Preston Davey were taken because 'I wanted to capture all his life, every part of it'.

Prince William hugs fan as he celebrates 'surreal' Villa win in the stands and jokes he'll join them 'dancing in the fountains'... before showing up for his royal duties hours later looking worse-for-wear and 'with no voice'

Prince William threw his arms around fellow fans and joked he would go dancing in the fountains as he celebrated Aston Villa's 'surreal' win in the Europa League final.
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Prince William hugs fan as he celebrates 'surreal' Villa win in the stands and jokes he'll join them 'dancing in the fountains'... before showing up for his royal duties hours later looking worse-for-wear and 'with no voice'

Prince William threw his arms around fellow fans and joked he would go dancing in the fountains as he celebrated Aston Villa's 'surreal' win in the Europa League final.

Send in the clowns! Reeves reveals plans to give families 'breathing room' amid Iran war cost-of-living crisis... but gives NO help on energy bills as she cuts VAT on days out

The Chancellor on Thursday unveiled a £1.8billion package of measures to soften the impact of the Iran war, saying she wanted to give families 'a bit of breathing room'.
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Send in the clowns! Reeves reveals plans to give families 'breathing room' amid Iran war cost-of-living crisis... but gives NO help on energy bills as she cuts VAT on days out

The Chancellor on Thursday unveiled a £1.8billion package of measures to soften the impact of the Iran war, saying she wanted to give families 'a bit of breathing room'.

GILES UDY: I have spent decades studying Stalin's Russia - and Starmer's Britain is more similar than you'd think...

When Rachel Reeves' Treasury this week floated the idea of imposing a price cap on the cost of everyday foodstuffs sold by Britain's supermarkets, the proposal was met with outcry.
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GILES UDY: I have spent decades studying Stalin's Russia - and Starmer's Britain is more similar than you'd think...

When Rachel Reeves' Treasury this week floated the idea of imposing a price cap on the cost of everyday foodstuffs sold by Britain's supermarkets, the proposal was met with outcry.

JAN MOIR: No means no, whether or not you're in a fake bed with your pretend wife on Married At First Sight

I hate to sound like Mary Whitehouse's maiden aunt, but the ongoing pandemic of online porn has meant society has become hypersexualised to a degree that is increasingly perturbing.
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JAN MOIR: No means no, whether or not you're in a fake bed with your pretend wife on Married At First Sight

I hate to sound like Mary Whitehouse's maiden aunt, but the ongoing pandemic of online porn has meant society has become hypersexualised to a degree that is increasingly perturbing.

Simba's parent company Tuas terminates deal to buy shares in M1

SINGAPORE — Tuas Limited, the Australian-listed owner of telecommunication operator Simba, said on May 22 it has terminated its sale and purchase agreement to buy shares in another telco M1.The agreement to purchase M1, owned by Singapore-based asset manage
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Simba's parent company Tuas terminates deal to buy shares in M1

SINGAPORE — Tuas Limited, the Australian-listed owner of telecommunication operator Simba, said on May 22 it has terminated its sale and purchase agreement to buy shares in another telco M1.The agreement to purchase M1, owned by Singapore-based asset manager Keppel, was first announced on Aug 11, 2025.Under its terms, the agreement would be terminated if conditions were not fulfilled or waived before May 21, the long-stop date, the deadline by which an agreement can be terminated without a penalty, if conditions were not satisfied or waived.Simba continues to co-operate with the investigation being undertaken by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) into potential breaches of the Telecommunications Act and the conditions of Simba's Facilities-Based Operator Licence, Tuas said in a statement released on the Australian Securities Exchange.Tuas will keep shareholders updated in relation to that investigation.In the meantime, Tuas said Simba will continue to operate its business in the Singapore telecommunications market.

2 women arrested for alleged online sale of counterfeit goods worth over $14,800

Two women, aged 30 and 47, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods.The duo were nabbed during raids conducted between April 27 and May 19 at Yishun Ring Road, Gambas Crescent, Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Buki
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2 women arrested for alleged online sale of counterfeit goods worth over $14,800

Two women, aged 30 and 47, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods.The duo were nabbed during raids conducted between April 27 and May 19 at Yishun Ring Road, Gambas Crescent, Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Bukit Batok Crescent, where police found more than 400 purportedly fake items.Police said in a news release on Thursday (May 21) night that the items seized, with an estimated street value of over $14,800, included luxury bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, pouches and accessories. «The police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and would like to remind the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods, including through online platforms, are serious offences,» the police said.

Angola: Minister Advocates for Balance to Foster Healthy Family Relationships

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister for social action, family and woman promotion, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, on Tuesday in Luanda, defended the need for balance to promote healthier family relationships, based on dialogue in terms of respect for women, as wel
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Angola: Minister Advocates for Balance to Foster Healthy Family Relationships

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister for social action, family and woman promotion, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, on Tuesday in Luanda, defended the need for balance to promote healthier family relationships, based on dialogue in terms of respect for women, as well as violence prevention.

Africa: Nairobi Summit Spotlights Africa's AI Economy, Infrastructure Gap

[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate artificial intelligence across the region as governments, investors
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Africa: Nairobi Summit Spotlights Africa's AI Economy, Infrastructure Gap

[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate artificial intelligence across the region as governments, investors and technology firms converge to stake their claim in Africa's digital future.

East Africa: What to Know About Eastern Africa Standby Force As Rwivanga Takes Helm

[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security organisation mandated to promote peace and stability across Eastern Africa.
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East Africa: What to Know About Eastern Africa Standby Force As Rwivanga Takes Helm

[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security organisation mandated to promote peace and stability across Eastern Africa.

Le Parlement entérine une ouverture du corps électoral, à un mois des provinciales en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Le Parlement a définitivement approuvé mercredi un élargissement dans l'urgence du corps électoral pour les élections provinciales en Nouvelle-Calédonie, par un dernier vote de l'Assemblée nationale, à moins de six semaines du scrutin crucial pour l'a
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Le Parlement entérine une ouverture du corps électoral, à un mois des provinciales en Nouvelle-Calédonie

Le Parlement a définitivement approuvé mercredi un élargissement dans l'urgence du corps électoral pour les élections provinciales en Nouvelle-Calédonie, par un dernier vote de l'Assemblée nationale, à moins de six semaines du scrutin crucial pour l'archipel.

Ukrainian drone could have caused mass casualties – Greek defense minister

A Ukrainian drone recently found near a Greek island could have caused mass casualties, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ukrainian drone could have caused mass casualties – Greek defense minister

A Ukrainian drone recently found near a Greek island could have caused mass casualties, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Merz proposes limited EU status for Ukraine – media

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested giving Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU, while Kiev demands full membership Read Full Article at RT.com
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Merz proposes limited EU status for Ukraine – media

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested giving Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU, while Kiev demands full membership Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump gifts Polish president 5,000 more US troops

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, amid a planned drawdown from Germany Read Full Article at RT.com
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Trump gifts Polish president 5,000 more US troops

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, amid a planned drawdown from Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel saved missiles while US burned through its stocks during Iran war – WaPo

Israel conserved its air defenses, while the US expended a large part of its stockpile during the Iran war, the Washington Post has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
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Israel saved missiles while US burned through its stocks during Iran war – WaPo

Israel conserved its air defenses, while the US expended a large part of its stockpile during the Iran war, the Washington Post has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist faces 2 new sex assault charges after acquittal on previous counts

Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist Jeffrey Sloka is facing two new sexual assault charges, weeks after a judge found him not guilty of 48 previous counts. Crown prosecutors are appealing those acquittals.
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Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist faces 2 new sex assault charges after acquittal on previous counts

Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist Jeffrey Sloka is facing two new sexual assault charges, weeks after a judge found him not guilty of 48 previous counts. Crown prosecutors are appealing those acquittals.

New Brunswick teen becomes first patient of improved imaging technology in Canada

Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the hospital's first patient to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D imaging ma
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New Brunswick teen becomes first patient of improved imaging technology in Canada

Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the hospital's first patient to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D imaging machine, according to a news release from the children's hospital.

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season expected to be below average, thanks to El Niño

Thanks to the workings of an as-yet-to-form El Niño, the Atlantic basin is expected to see a quieter-than-normal hurricane season.
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This year’s Atlantic hurricane season expected to be below average, thanks to El Niño

Thanks to the workings of an as-yet-to-form El Niño, the Atlantic basin is expected to see a quieter-than-normal hurricane season.

Nixon goes to finance, LaGrange swaps health roles in Alberta cabinet shuffle

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reassigned about one-quarter of her front bench in Calgary on Thursday, including several key ministers.
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Nixon goes to finance, LaGrange swaps health roles in Alberta cabinet shuffle

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reassigned about one-quarter of her front bench in Calgary on Thursday, including several key ministers.

Palestine withdraws its diplomat’s candidacy for post of UNGA Vice President

The spokeswoman for the office of the 80th session’s president, La Neice Collins, noted that the UN General Assembly’s presidential office has received a nomination for this post from Lebanon
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Palestine withdraws its diplomat’s candidacy for post of UNGA Vice President

The spokeswoman for the office of the 80th session’s president, La Neice Collins, noted that the UN General Assembly’s presidential office has received a nomination for this post from Lebanon

NATO military activity along Russian borders reaches Cold War levels — Moscow’s envoy

Dmitry Polyansky explained that Kiev was actively working out scenarios of sabotage attacks on Russia from Latvia’s territory
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NATO military activity along Russian borders reaches Cold War levels — Moscow’s envoy

Dmitry Polyansky explained that Kiev was actively working out scenarios of sabotage attacks on Russia from Latvia’s territory

Expert highlights crucial role of Russia-China partnership in reshaping world order

Tiberio Graziani opined that diplomacy between Moscow and Beijing should be viewed in a broader context
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Expert highlights crucial role of Russia-China partnership in reshaping world order

Tiberio Graziani opined that diplomacy between Moscow and Beijing should be viewed in a broader context

DOBRO Association ready to welcome new member countries

According to DOBRO Association Chairman Zarnigor Rajabzoda, «Russia has tremendous experience» that can help develop the volunteer movement
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DOBRO Association ready to welcome new member countries

According to DOBRO Association Chairman Zarnigor Rajabzoda, «Russia has tremendous experience» that can help develop the volunteer movement

U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.
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U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

Trump to ease rule on climate super pollutants, says move will cut costs

Industry trade groups reject the administration's claims, saying the rollback of the Biden-era regulations would actually drive up prices.
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Trump to ease rule on climate super pollutants, says move will cut costs

Industry trade groups reject the administration's claims, saying the rollback of the Biden-era regulations would actually drive up prices.

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