The family of a 61-year-old cyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run last week is speaking out, saying they want him to be remembered for how he lived, not just how he died.

The man charged with killing a woman by lighting her on fire on a TTC bus two years ago admitted to causing her death, but should not be found criminally responsible due a diagnosis of schizophrenia, prosecutors and defence counsel argued at the outset of his trial in Toronto.

Admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki’s defence lawyers have argued the accused had a history of schizophrenic delusions culminating in ‘catastrophic circumstances,’ while Crown prosecutors say the killings of four vulnerable Indigenous women were driven by Skibicki’s racist views and deviant sexual urges.

After beginning his third term, PM Narendra Modi declared the Prime Minister's Office should serve as the «people's PMO» and credited government employees for the Lok Sabha election win. He urged them to strive harder to meet global standards, stating, «We aim to make the PMO a catalyst for new energy and inspiration. The true credit for this victory goes to you.»

Two close aides of the late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari were sentenced to five-year imprisonment for harassing and assaulting a sanitary staff in Ghazipur district jail in 2009.

PM Modi has kept his core team intact, maintaining the composition of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which includes the ministries of Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs. Meanwhile, he has assigned crucial portfolios to Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Manohar Lal. The coalition allies have accepted mid-tier ministries, signaling that coalition constraints are unlikely to hinder the government's operations.

In its first Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Monday, the government approved a proposal to provide financial assistance for constructing three crore rural and urban houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). According to sources, the plan will involve an investment of approximately Rs 5 lakh crore. Under the urban component of PMAY, the government will provide Rs 2 lakh to each beneficiary household for constructing dwelling units or as an interest subsidy.

Two close aides of the late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari were sentenced to five years in jail for harassing and assaulting a sanitary staff member in UP's Ghazipur district jail in 2009.

Two Trinamool workers were murdered in post-poll clashes in Bengal involving TMC and rivals. The violence led to injuries and demands for arrests, highlighting post-election tensions.

Ukraine’s asset recovery agency has announced plans to expropriate the Odessa oil refinery Read Full Article at RT.com

Stocks slumped on Monday as traders reacted to initial results from the EU elections indicating far-right gains Read Full Article at RT.com

Fast-food restaurants have recently had to lay off nearly 10,000 workers, according to a major trade group Read Full Article at RT.com

Up to 20 years is needed on average before a gold mine is ready for production, a market strategist has told CNBC Read Full Article at RT.com

The nation is reverting to a developing country due to the chancellor’s “lack of leadership,” the CEO of Deutsche Boerse has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann commented on the incident where a CISF constable allegedly slapped actor Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. Mann criticized Kangana's remarks on terrorism but stated that the incident should not have occurred.

N Chandrababu Naidu is finalising names for the Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, including his son Nara Lokesh and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan.

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control.

The four-alarm fire ripped through the national historic site on Sunday morning, destroying unique Group of Seven murals inside.

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a serious incident after a Harbour Air float plane and a recreational boat collided in Vancouver's Coal Harbour.

With the summer travel season approaching, the government of Canada has issued advisories or warnings for Canadians who are heading to certain destinations.

As Calgary continues to deal with a water crisis amid a critical water main break, many people may be confused about what they can and cannot do, and how they can help conserve water.

The St Catherine North police are investigating the shooting murder of a 37-year-old man in the community of Frazer's Content in the parish on Sunday.

Several schools in Clarendon have transitioned to virtual classes due to a withdrawal of services by some public transport operators.

A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president and nine others is missing and a search is under way, the president's office said on Monday. 

Taxi operators in Portland and St Mary joined their colleagues in withdrawing their services on Monday to protest what they say is the unfair demerit points system and suspension of licences. In Portland, with the exception of a few taxi operators...

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture has introduced a camel studies grant, an initiative designed to highlight the essential role camels play in Saudi Arabia’s cultural, social, and economic spheres through rigorous scientific research. The grant invites proposals that delve into various aspects of camel significance, including historical, cultural, social, economic, environmental, and health-related dimensions, Saudi Press Agency reported.

RIYADH: With Hajj just around the corner, the King Abdulaziz Public Library is diligently carrying on its work preserving manuscripts and photographs that depict the rich culture and history of the Hajj pilgrimage. The historic library is a treasure trove of knowledge, housing rare artefacts that showcase the profound significance of the Two Holy Mosques in Islam. As pilgrims worldwide prepare to embark on this spiritual journey, the library serves as a beacon of enlightenment, offering educational resources for those eager to learn more.