Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi criticizes Premier Danielle Smith for meeting with right-wing U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro, calling him racist and transphobic. Despite opposition, Smith proceeds, aiming to influence Americans on Trump's tariffs with Shapiro's large following. Nenshi's NDP condemns Smith's association, citing Shapiro's controversial remarks, but Smith persists in her efforts to engage with the American right. Full Article

Labour announced cuts to disability benefits, affecting millions of disabled individuals, with a focus on raising the threshold for personal independence payments (PIP) to save £5bn by 2030. The changes, criticized as immoral by charities and Labour MPs, aim to address concerns that the bill for disability benefits will reach £70bn by 2030, impacting 4m claimants. While some welcome measures were noted, including not freezing PIP payments and ending regular assessments for severe disabilities, the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized to US President Donald Trump the importance of halting foreign military aid to Ukraine as a crucial step towards resolving the conflict, discussing ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and security cooperation in a phone call. Putin called for an end to Western military support for Kyiv to prevent escalation and criticized the Ukrainian regime for not negotiating in good faith. Trump proposed a 30-day truce, which Putin accepted and ordered Russian military...

A Seattle man was mistakenly declared dead by the Social Security Administration, leading to the loss of his Social Security and Medicare benefits. The Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, has been focusing on reducing Social Security fraud, with millions of allegedly dead recipients still receiving payments. Due to the mistake, the man has been struggling to rectify the situation and receive his benefits, highlighting potential issues with the agency's processes and the...

A new a capella-style singing group called Singing Mamas has been established in Wellard by vocal coach Nicole George, inspired by the UK's Singing Mamas Organisation, to provide support and community for local mothers. The group meets every Wednesday morning at the John Wellard Community Centre, sponsored by the City of Kwinana, offering a safe space for women to share their feelings and make joyful noise while singing positive affirmations and uplifting lyrics. Recognizing the...

out of the summary. The article discusses the potential economic impact of two prominent figures in Canadian politics: Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney. Poilievre is seen as someone who can boost Canada's economy, while Carney is perceived as someone who may hinder resource development. The article highlights the contrasting views on how these figures may shape the country's economic future. Full Article