Why Europe fears the worst after Trump’s ‘excellent’ chat with Putin

Kirsty Buchan, a former teacher at Bannerman High School in Glasgow, was banned from the profession after students discovered her OnlyFans account, where she posted explicit content. The General Teaching Council for Scotland found that she had used her teaching profession as a promotional tool, leading to her dismissal despite her claims of being a dedicated educator. Buchan criticized the tribunal's decision as a violation of freedom of expression, expressing sadness over the loss of...

BHP plans to demolish the accommodation wing of the Esplanade Hotel in Port Hedland, which has been closed since 2021 due to extensive damage from mould, water leaks, and structural issues. The hotel will be closed for up to two years starting in late October, pending development approval, as BHP aims to restore the site while preserving its historical significance, ultimately transforming it into a larger dining and alfresco area. Community members have expressed mixed...

A shooting at a secondary school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in at least five fatalities, as confirmed by local media. The incident, reported on Dreierschuetzengasse, prompted a significant police operation involving emergency services and a tactical unit following reports of gunfire. The situation is ongoing, with authorities urging the public to stay updated through news alerts and social media channels. Full Article

A man convicted of raping and murdering 23-year-old Carmen Gayheart in 1994 is scheduled for execution in Florida on Tuesday. Anthony Wainwright, 54, was sentenced to death for his role in the brutal crime, along with his accomplice Richard Hamilton, who died in prison last year. Despite multiple appeals citing trial errors and claims of brain damage, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Wainwright's final appeals, prompting Gayheart's sister to express her determination to witness...

SINGAPORE: Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, facing charges related to former transport minister S Iswaran, is set to plead guilty in court on Jul 3. Ong, who is undergoing chemotherapy for bone marrow cancer, is accused of facilitating an all-expenses-paid trip for Iswaran and obstructing justice by aiding in an investigation. His bail is extended at S$800,000, and he previously sought time for medical reports before rescheduling his plea date. Full Article

SummaryPolice are investigating a disturbing video circulating on social media that shows a group of youths throwing a young goat off the 95-metre-high Mohaka Viaduct near State Highway 2, approximately 35km south of Wairoa. In the video, the goat is held near the edge while one youth encourages the act, expressing excitement, while another expresses delight. The Herald has chosen not to republish the video due to its graphic and distressing content. Full Article