Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research released by Statistics Canada Wednesday.

When Alex Pilon received a $24,274.26 deposit in his bank account last March labelled 'Tax Refund - Canada' he knew it was a mistake, contacted the Canada Revenue Agency and returned the full amount. A year and a half later, the Thunder Bay, Ont., resident has been locked out of his CRA account and still hasn't received the tax refunds he was actually expecting.

RT has signed a cooperation deal with the Alliance of Sahel States’ Tafouk TV to exchange content and expertise Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky left the NATO summit without new aid, missiles, or progress on Ukraine’s NATO membership bid, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky “cleared” the killing of the Monaco bombing suspect, ex-Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with Mozambique officials during a working visit to Maputo Read Full Article at RT.com

Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, who is in India, says she will return to her country in December where she says she could be killed Read Full Article at RT.com

American singer-songwriter Jewel recently visited Iceland and thoroughly enjoyed traveling around the country, even though the weather was less than ideal during her stay.

The Yolka demonstrated its high effectiveness during the special military operation

According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia and the United States continue to maintain working-level contact as part of their bilateral dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland for a historic two-day visit. He was welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the airport. Discussions will focus on trade, commerce, and defence cooperation between the nations. This visit follows the recent signing of a Free Trade Agreement in April. Modi will also engage with the Indian diaspora and prominent personalities.

Assam's government proposed barring polygamous individuals from state welfare schemes. Government employees practicing polygamy may face dismissal from their service. The state also plans to amend existing rules for disciplinary actions. This initiative aims to promote women's empowerment and gender justice. The government will resume its welfare schemes from August onwards.

The National Investigation Agency filed chargesheet against Shabir Ahmad Shah and five Hurriyat leaders. This case relates to a 1996 incident of mob violence and firing on police. The agency alleged leaders incited violence and raised secessionist slogans during a funeral procession. Evidence collected establishes their roles in the criminal conspiracy and unlawful assembly. The investigation into this 1996 incident is continuing.

The number of marriages registered in Singapore continued to decline in 2025, with couples marrying later, according to figures from the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat).In a statement on Friday (July 10), SingStat said 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, down 6.2 per cent from 26,328 in 2024.The average number of marriages registered annually between 2023 and 2025 stands at 26,442, lower than the 27,156 recorded between 2016 and 2019, reflecting a longer-term downward trend.Compared with a decade ago, marriage rates for men and women also fell.In 2025, there were 39.1 marriages per 1,000 unmarried males aged 15 to 49, down from 44.2 in 2015. Among unmarried females in the same age group, the rate fell to 38.1 per 1,000, from 41.1 a decade earlier.

Meghan, Archie and Lilibet are not expected to appear at any public engagements - but talks about a reunion with King Charles remain ongoing.

Casting a vote in national elections should be made mandatory for Brits with £10 fines dished out for those who abstain, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said.

CENTCOM is coordinating with both countries to move forward

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The sides are expected to discuss the situation around the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and the Bushehr NPP in Iran

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In addition, six field ammunition depots, 45 unmanned aircraft control centers, and a Starlink satellite communications station were identified and eliminated

He went in with hopes of fixing a toothache, but left with holes in his mouth, wallet and bank account. A man surnamed Li from Shaanxi province in China visited Datuanyuan Dental Clinic last September to seek a cure for his aching tooth, South China Morning Post reported on Friday (July 10).The 63-year-old told Chinese media that the clinic had put out advertisements claiming that patients would be able to «get a dental implant in the morning and eat meat in the afternoon», and even «have a complete set of teeth» to «live past 100».Believing their advertisements, Li got on a car that the clinic provided, even receiving a free check-up.'Only had 30 yuan left'Convinced by the clinic's various offerings, Li placed his faith — and his teeth — in their hands.However, what was supposed to be a quick fix became a nightmare for Li as the remaining 12 teeth he had in his mouth were all removed, with the clinic placing 10 artificial teeth in Li's mouth, Guangming Online reported.Li was also charged 18,800 yuan (S$3,573.03) for the procedure, draining his bank account and leaving him 6,200 yuan in debt.

A simple ice cream craving led to a heartwarming encounter when a stranger stepped in to help a woman who was short of cash to pay for the treat.The scene played out at an «old-school ice cream truck» on Thursday (July 9), shared TikTok user _1000mg, who did not mention the exact location.She had stopped there on her way home as she was «craving something cold after a warm and long day» and was about to order two ice creams when she noticed a «cash only» sign. After rummaging through her bag and realising she had no cash, the user asked the ice cream seller if he accepted PayNow, but he did not.Still craving the sweet treat, she was about to call her partner to bring some cash when another woman beside her offered to help pay first.The user immediately logged in to her bank app to PayNow the woman for the ice creams, but the woman left.«She smiled, declined my offer to pay her back, and walked away while I waited for my ice cream.»The user, after collecting her ice cream, ran after the woman to repay her, but was refused again. 

A woman was left shaken after allegedly spotting someone peering through a hole while she was using a temporary female toilet during Home Improvement Programme (HIP) works at her home in Yew Tee.In a Facebook post on Friday (July 10), user Nahk Naze shared her account of the incident, which she said took place at the temporary shower facilities serving Blocks 563 and 564 along Chua Chu Kang Street 52.According to the post, she noticed a hole in the toilet wall and allegedly saw someone behind it. When she shouted, she saw someone run away.Nahk Naze alleged that the hole «was deliberately made to peep» and that it led to a storage area accessible only to workers.In an update posted in the comments, Nahk Naze said HDB officers visited Block 563 at about 11.30am on Friday, after the incident was reported to them.It is unclear if a police report has been lodged.

A fierce standoff has erupted between the government and Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over whether former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba should testify before lawmakers, threatening to further delay the release of the long-awaited report into the controversial K90 billion Amaryllis Hotel purchase. The deadlock comes as the National Advocacy Platform […] The post Amaryllis probe deadlock: Govt, PAC clash over Zamba’s appearance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Parliament has confirmed that it has no constitutional power to stop the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from discontinuing criminal cases, even after finding fault with the reasons for doing so, exposing what legal experts say is a major accountability gap in Malawi’s justice system. The admission by the chairperson of Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee, […] The post Parliament admits it cannot stop DPP from dropping criminal cases anyhow appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The government has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant higher education institutions, with the deregistration of Pentecostal Life University (PLU) coming barely two weeks after authorities ordered the closure of Skyway University, signaling a tougher stance on quality standards in Malawi’s tertiary education sector. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the National Council for Higher […] The post Govt tightens noose on rogue colleges as PLU becomes second university shut Down appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Meghan, Archie and Lilibet are not expected to appear at any public engagements - but talks about a reunion with King Charles remain ongoing.

Sonam Wangchuk stated his hunger stabilized after thirteen days of fasting at Jantar Mantar. He asserted his constitutional right to peaceful protest should not be violated by authorities. Wangchuk supports students demanding accountability for examination irregularities and pending Ladakh issues. He believes the education minister's resignation could restore youth confidence politically. The protest continues with a planned march to Parliament on July 20.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the panel's two-day meeting in Goa, Chaudhary said consultations held across the country had received overwhelming support from civil society stakeholders for the proposal. He also cited estimates suggesting that frequent elections cost the Indian economy nearly Rs 7 lakh crore. The committee held discussions on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, beginning its Goa visit with an interaction involving chief minister Pramod Sawant and members of the state cabinet.

The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. The court sentenced the actor to three months imprisonment for these offenses. This judgment dismissed petitions challenging the trial court's earlier decision. Yadav had previously paid approximately Rs 4.25 crore to the complainant company. He is also facing a separate loan dispute case with a large outstanding amount.

The Supreme Court will hear petitions on July 13 concerning alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement. Three petitions seek a court-monitored CBI probe into financial irregularities. Petitioners also demand a forensic audit of the Trust's entire finances. An investigation is underway in Uttar Pradesh, with eight accused arrested. Temple trust members express faith in the ongoing investigation and administration.

[allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda had reported 20 cases, including two fatalities and 17 recoveries.