Ruthless Ireland reinforce dominance over Scotland

This article discusses ongoing trade tensions between the EU and the US, particularly regarding tariffs imposed by President Trump. As negotiations stall, the EU is preparing retaliation measures, focusing on tariffs on a new list of US goods while maintaining unity among member states. Additionally, it covers the critical vote on forming a German coalition, highlighting the challenges facing the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) amid internal dissent and the potential for...

South Korean lawmakers provide update on estimated casualties following briefing by country’s intelligence agency.South Korean lawmakers reported that approximately 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed in Russia's war in Ukraine, with total casualties reaching an estimated 4,700, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS). This update follows North Korea's confirmation of troop deployment, where leader Kim Jong Un stated the goal was to aid Russia against Ukrainian forces. The NIS estimates that around 15,000...

French lawyer Rafik Chekkat stated that the charge of “terrorist propaganda” is being used to silence criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, exemplified by the recent arrest of political scientist Francois Burgat on July 9, 2024, following a complaint from the European Jewish Organisation. Although Burgat was released the same day, the prosecution has sought an eight-month suspended sentence and a fine, highlighting a broader trend of suppressing dissent regarding Palestine. Chekkat emphasized that this...

A Hamilton woman witnessed a tragic accident where a logging truck crushed a 17-year-old female cyclist at an intersection. The cyclist was trapped for 10 minutes before firefighters freed her and was subsequently hospitalized in serious condition with multiple fractures, facing a long recovery and several surgeries. The police serious crash unit is currently investigating the incident. Full Article

Mushtak Parker has made history as the first judge in South Africa to remain silent in response to serious misconduct allegations against him. These accusations include claims that he falsely stated whether former Judge President John Hlophe physically assaulted him. Parker's unprecedented silence raises significant questions regarding accountability and transparency within the judicial system. Full Article

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has experienced a significant departure of over 100 attorneys following a directive from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, indicating a shift in priorities under President Trump. This change moves focus away from traditional civil rights issues, like voting rights enforcement, towards culture war topics, with Dhillon asserting that the division should not enforce "woke ideology." As resignations continue, Dhillon seeks to recruit more personnel to address new administration initiatives,...