Kiss 'stained' Spain World Cup win, Hermoso tells trial

A significant sinkhole, measuring 19 meters in length, formed on Godstone High Street in Surrey, prompting the evacuation of over 30 homes. During investigations, engineers uncovered a network of 150-year-old Victorian tunnels, revealing potential connections to the sinkhole's collapse. While Surrey County Council is working to address the situation, including plans for a pedestrian route and compensation for affected residents, community members expressed frustration over the delay in acknowledging the village's historical mining background. Full...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has introduced legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects, reducing the approvals process from five years to a proposed two-year goal, though this timeline is not guaranteed. The bill, presented by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, focuses on key infrastructure projects and aims to enhance internal trade and labour mobility by removing federal barriers while ensuring consultations with Indigenous peoples and provinces. Concerns have been raised by the Assembly of First Nations...

Porn Website Owner Pleads Guilty to Sex TraffickingMichael Pratt, the owner of the GirlsDoPorn website and a fugitive on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sex trafficking for recruiting young women under false pretenses from 2012 to 2019. He admitted to using coercion and deception to convince victims that their videos would remain private, while profiting millions from the films. Following his arrest in Spain in December 2022, Pratt...

Jacqueline Rivault, the grandmother of two French children killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, filed a legal complaint in France accusing Israeli authorities of genocide and crimes against humanity. The complaint, submitted through her lawyer, pertains to the deaths of 6-year-old Janna and 9-year-old Abderrahim Abudaher, who were killed on October 24, 2023, during an attack allegedly by an Israeli F-16. The case highlights increasing international scrutiny on Israel amid a military campaign...

SummaryThree Iranian nationals, Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, have been charged with spying offences related to targeting journalists at Iran International, a London-based media organization. The men, who entered the UK between 2016 and 2022 through irregular means, appeared in court via video link and face charges under the National Security Act, including engaging in conduct to assist the Iranian foreign intelligence service. A plea hearing is scheduled for September...

Crusaders 32Reds 12The Crusaders continued their impressive journey in the Super Rugby Pacific, securing a decisive 32-12 victory over the Reds in Christchurch. This win guarantees them a home semifinal, marking a significant turnaround from last year when they missed the playoffs. Now, the Crusaders are just two wins away from adding another title to their collection, eagerly awaiting their opponent for the upcoming semifinal. Full Article