Defence lawyers on Monday signalled they will seek to have the murder case against policeman Noel Maitland dismissed after prosecutors closed their case in the high-profile trial over the disappearance of influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson. A total of 36 witnesses were called to give evidence for the prosecution in the trial of Constable Noel Maitland in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston. The trial started in May.

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The Ukrainian military intends to send recruits straight to frontline units for basic training, an aide to Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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Northwest Toronto's newly-opened light-rail transit (LRT) line is getting its first taste of rush hour Monday — but it doesn't appear to be rushing.

Gavin McKenna headlines the 27 players Hockey Canada has invited to its world junior training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament in Minnesota.

A criminal network allegedly responsible for a host of violent crimes in both Ontario and Quebec has been dismantled after a multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in 13 arrests and over 150 charges laid, police representatives announced Monday at a news conference at York Regional Police headquarters.

Premier Scott Moe called this sitting a success, but his government has faced criticism on health care and wildfire response.

The president reveled in his control of the arts facility, as his allies cheered his hosting duties and called to rename the building after him.

In a statement, Habba said she resigned “to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love.”

Maria Zakharova drew special attention to America's about-face on hegemony

The US-Venezuela conflict threatens to cause unpredictable consequences for the entire Western hemisphere, Maria Zakharova said

According to the Russian leader, this work will piggyback on Kyrgyzstan’s work in key areas during its presidency this year

«Securing financial support will help ensure the survival of Ukraine,» President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen added

The Russian army began to move forward in the northern territory of the Kharkov Region back in 2024, Vitaly Ganchev noted

A motorist driving along Woodlands Close on Sunday (Dec 7) morning came across three motorised personal mobility devices (PMD) at speeds of allegedly up to 50kmh.In a video posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante (SGRV), a driver is seen turning left onto Woodlands Close when two PMDs appear near the right rear of his vehicle. About eight seconds later, a third PMD appears in the rear camera's view.All three PMD riders do not appear to be wearing any helmet or protective gear.Based on the footage, the vehicle was travelling at about 40kmh. As the vehicle accelerates to 50kmh, the default speed limit for roads, the third PMD is seen overtaking the vehicle.Meanwhile, the first two PMDs remained behind the vehicle.«These individuals who are riding on modified [PMDs] are engaging in reckless behaviour on the road, showing a complete disregard for their own safety,» SGRV quoted the driver as saying.«The speed which they are travelling at is comparable to the car, which significantly increases the risk of serious accidents,» the driver added.

A total of six people were arrested following a three-day islandwide enforcement blitz conducted by the Traffic Police (TP) at night.In a news release on Monday (Dec 8), the police said that a total of 74 vehicles were checked during the three-day operation from Nov 27 to 29.Five of the six arrested were suspected to be driving under the influence of alcohol, while the remaining individual was arrested for driving without a valid licence.Another 18 summonses were issued for various traffic offences such as speeding and using a mobile device while driving.During the operation, eight violations related to the Land Transport Authority were also detected. Those found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol may be fined up to $10,000, jailed for up to 12 months, or both.Driving without a valid licence carries a penalty of up to three years' jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.The Traffic Police also advised motorists to comply with Singapore's traffic laws, adding that they will continue with enforcement efforts to ensure road safety.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Carrie Tan married her long-time partner Kevin Teo on Sunday (Dec 7).The couple of seven years were all smiles when they appeared in a Facebook livestream hosted on Tan's page, ready for the solemnisation ceremony.In the presence of their families, Tan and Teo exchanged vows and wedding rings, leaning in for a peck and a tight embrace.After signing the marriage certificate, they served tea to their parents in a simple Chinese tea ceremony.Tan, 43, proposed to Teo in April shortly after announcing her departure from politics. She had been elected Nee Soon GRC MP only in 2020.Teo is chief technology officer at non-profit organisation AVPN. The couple have both been through divorce.A week prior to the ceremony, they shared a «music video» of their pre-wedding shoot in Yunnan, China, over an audio of Tan singing the love song It's You by Miya Wang.«Already feeling so married,» she quipped then.«Borrowing this song from [Miya], because it's how I feel about our union.»

Sparc Systems Limited has scooped the prestigious IMPACT Integration and Investment Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to smart and sustainable urban development through its flagship project, the Sparc Complex. The award highlights Sparc Systems’ strong commitment to improving quality of life, creating jobs, and strengthening Malawi’s growing digital ecosystem. The IMPACT Integration and […] The post Sparc Systems Wins Prestigious IMPACT Integration and Investment Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is on the brink of a major power breakthrough as the country prepares to start importing 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Mozambique from February 2026, in a move set to significantly ease the crippling load shedding that has battered households and businesses. Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Hon. Dr Jean Mathanga, […] The post Malawi Secures 50MW Power Boost as DPP Govt Instructs Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank to Priotise MOMA Payments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rain season is here, have you ever thought of planting vegetables in your backyard? Do you know that the drain corridor around your house or the ground you are using to sweep daily is productive land for backyard farming? Well, just moving around the cities, towns or even rural growth centers, you may not observe […] The post Backyard farming – a hub for family servings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Keir Starmer has launched an account on the fast-growing social media platform with a video of himself and wife Victoria in Downing Street.

Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan revealed today that Transport for London (TfL) passengers will not benefit from the Labour Government's fares freeze next March.

The Crowborough Patrol will wander the town centre day and night wearing hi-vis jackets and red baseball caps.

Justin Clarke-Samuel, who stars in the Netflix streaming series Supacell, hit Yubin Tamang while driving his black BMW M5 in Ilford, east London on the night of October 18.

Meghan is featured in a rogues' gallery of 'holiday hypocrites' as part of a scathing Christmas window display at high-end department store Kitson in Los Angeles.

The European Citizens' Initiative, 'My voice, my choice: for safe and accessible abortion', seeks an EU-level financial solidarity mechanism to support access to abortion care for women who cannot obtain safe and legal abortion in their home Member State, without harmonising national abortion laws. In November 2025, the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) adopted a motion for a resolution and an oral question supporting the ECI's aims. A debate is scheduled for the December plenary session. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Amid rising geopolitical pressure, the EU seeks to reallocate current budget resources towards defence by enabling investment through five amended regulations on funding programmes, all part of a legislative package. In December, Parliament is due to vote on the provisional agreement reached with the Council on this package. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Farmers — particularly those who produce soybeans — have felt the impact of the president’s tariff policies.