Abbas calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs’ and demands release of hostages

In his closing argument during the murder trial in Cayuga, Ontario, defence lawyer Scott Reid contended that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Brandi Stewart-Sperry collaborated with co-accused Randall McKenzie in the ambush and murder of OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala. The trial has been ongoing for over a month, focusing on the events surrounding the police officer's death. Reid emphasized the lack of solid proof connecting Stewart-Sperry to the crime, raising doubts about the...

A climate activist was arrested at Trump Tower in New York City after spray painting 'USA' over Donald Trump's presidential insignia, which included '45' and 'President of the United States Donald J Trump.' The protester, associated with Extinction Rebellion, was filmed during the act, expressing concerns about environmental degradation and profit motives while holding a banner stating 'game over.' Following the incident, he was quickly apprehended by security, and while his identity was not revealed,...

Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Fiona Hill, stated that Trump seeks to emulate Vladimir Putin by governing the U.S. in a similar top-down manner, emphasizing a hyper-personalized presidency without checks and balances. Hill noted that Trump desires to normalize U.S.-Russia relations and has shown interest in reducing U.S. support for Ukraine, urging European nations to take more responsibility for their security. This follows Trump's claim that a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine...

Liverpool's Premier League title celebration is on hold after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, keeping the title race alive. Liverpool can secure their 20th championship by avoiding defeat against Tottenham, while Arsenal remains 12 points behind after giving up two leads during the match. Despite their struggles, Arsenal faces a challenging schedule ahead, including a Champions League semi-final, and is at risk of finishing second for the third consecutive season, with Manchester City close...

A Chicago fire captain, David Meyer, 54, died in the line of duty while responding to a garage fire early Wednesday morning, prompting a "mayday" alarm. Meyer, a 28-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department and father of four, was pronounced dead at the hospital after the garage collapsed during salvage operations. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed condolences, highlighting Meyer's dedication to public service and urging the community to support the grieving family and recognize the...

The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, recently addressed an inter-parliamentary forum in Istanbul, emphasizing Indonesia's steadfast support for Palestine amid the escalating crisis in Gaza. Her impassioned speech condemned Israel's military actions, highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe, and called for stronger international action, urging parliaments to advocate for enforceable ceasefire agreements and increased humanitarian aid. While her words reflect Indonesia's long-standing commitment to Palestinian rights, there is a growing call for actionable...