Mothers and babies had 'adverse outcomes' at maternity unit, report says

In the retrial of Karen Read, a key witness, Jennifer McCabe, described the frantic moments after finding Read's boyfriend, officer John O'Keefe, unresponsive in the snow in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking and left him to die, leading to charges of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter; she maintains her innocence. McCabe's testimony included Read's erratic behavior at the scene and her admission of uncertainty...

Parker D. Kramer, 20, was found naked in a 13-year-old girl's bedroom after her father, alerted by noises, confronted him and fired shots at the ground as he fled. Following a manhunt aided by a drone, deputies located Kramer, who was charged with rape, sodomy, and burglary, and is currently held on a $250,000 bond. The identities of the victim and her father remain confidential to protect her privacy, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for...

After a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians elected a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. The article discusses how Parliament functions under a minority government and outlines the implications for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP. Key points include the operational dynamics of a minority government and the strategic considerations for opposition parties moving forward. Full Article

The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case against Ramaphosa’s government.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated an inquiry to investigate whether previous ANC-led governments obstructed investigations into apartheid-era crimes, a demand from survivors and victims' families for decades. This decision follows a court case launched by 25 individuals claiming that successive governments failed to address unresolved crimes despite recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The...

SummaryAustralia's premier single-day touring festival, Spilt Milk, is set for 2025, with dates and locations announced: Ballarat on December 6, Perth on December 7, Canberra on December 13, and Gold Coast on December 14. The festival, which did not occur in 2024, previously featured headliners like Dom Dolla, Post Malone, and Flume, and anticipation is building for the upcoming lineup announcement. A spin-off event, Spilt Milk House Party, took place in November 2024, featuring performances...

The Israeli Beersheba District Court sentenced 72-year-old Moti Maman to ten years in prison for contacting Iranian agents and plotting to assassinate senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Maman, who visited Iran twice, was convicted on charges of contact with a foreign agent and unauthorized entry into an enemy state, receiving payments for missions on behalf of Iran. This case marks the first official conviction related to Iran-linked espionage in Israel, with Judge...