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The director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital, Hussam Abu Safiya, has been detained by Israeli forces under "inhumane" conditions, facing "physical and psychological intimidation," according to his lawyer. Arrested during a December 27 assault on the hospital, which Israel labeled a Hamas "terrorist centre," Abu Safiya is being held as an "illegal combatant" and has reportedly suffered torture during interrogations, along with health issues and a lack of medical care. A social media campaign, including...

A doctor involved in a workplace sex allegations investigation claims he filmed a woman to demonstrate her consent and protect himself from potential #MeToo accusations. The doctor and the woman, referred to as Ms G, reportedly connected through a sexual website, met at a bar, and agreed to engage in a secret sexual relationship due to her marital status. Their relationship, centered around a sexual fetish, involved the doctor as the dominant partner and the...

Algeria's expulsion of 12 French consular staff has dashed hopes for improved relations with France following a recent diplomatic thaw. This action, prompted by the arrest of an Algerian consular official in France linked to a kidnapping case, underscores ongoing tensions, particularly targeting French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, perceived as undermining President Macron's conciliatory approach. The deterioration in ties, marked by accusations and the arrest of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, has diminished prospects for future...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the unrest in Murshidabad during a meeting with Imams, countering BJP allegations of TMC's involvement in Waqf-related violence, which she described as pre-planned. She criticized the central government for its handling of the situation and accused "godi media" of spreading misinformation while questioning their focus on Bengal amidst rising prices and unemployment. In response, BJP leaders condemned the Mamata government for...

The chief of Neskantaga First Nation is urging the federal government to provide immediate assistance in establishing a mobile health centre for the community following the closure of their nursing station due to flooding. This facility, the only health-care centre in the remote northwestern Ontario area, has been out of operation since Sunday when the First Nation declared a state of emergency. The nursing station, named Rachel Bessie Sakanee Memorial Nursing Station, has been serving...

A 15-year-old boy from Sweden has been arrested in Sydney for allegedly using an encrypted application to facilitate international contract killings on behalf of a transnational crime syndicate, linked to gang conflicts in the Nordic region. He faces charges for conspiracy to murder, which could result in life imprisonment, and has been formally refused bail, with a court appearance scheduled for June 11, 2025. The investigation, initiated following a tip-off from Danish police, highlights the...