Loved ones remembered on fifth anniversary of start of Covid

A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured at Hatfield Close in Lewisham, southeast London, early this morning, prompting an emergency response from the London Ambulance Service. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 44-year-old man later arrived at a nearby police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder, remaining in custody. The victim's identity has not been disclosed, but it is believed that she and...

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that smartphones and other consumer electronics may face new tariffs soon, despite recent exemptions from the Trump administration. Following a tumultuous week in US markets due to trade tensions, Lutnick stated on ABC that the reprieve for these products is temporary, as they are subject to an ongoing government investigation into semiconductors. His remarks highlight the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff policies, which have led to significant market fluctuations. Full...

Timothy McVeigh was executed on June 11, 2001, for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, famously referring to the child victims as "collateral damage" and quoting the poem "Invictus" before his death. Co-conspirator Terry Nichols, now serving a life sentence without parole, admitted to helping build the bomb and expressed remorse for his involvement, while Michael Fortier, who testified against them, entered witness protection after serving time for failing to warn authorities. John Doe...

SummaryOn March 23, Mr. al-Nasasra was part of a Red Crescent and Gaza Civil Defense convoy searching for a previously attacked ambulance, which resulted in two crew members killed and one detained. Upon arrival, the convoy was fired upon by Israeli soldiers, leading to Mr. al-Nasasra's detention alongside survivor Munther Abed, who later recounted that al-Nasasra was blindfolded and handcuffed. Throughout the incident, eight Red Crescent paramedics, six Civil Defense responders, and a UN worker...

The UK government has suspended import tariffs on 89 products for two years, aiming to alleviate pressure on British businesses following the US's imposition of blanket tariffs. This initiative is projected to save businesses at least £17 million annually and includes a £20 billion increase in government-backed financing for exporters, allowing small firms access to loans of up to £2 million. Amid uncertainty regarding future US trade negotiations, Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the UK's commitment...

SummaryIn the context of Canada's federal election, a generational divide emerges, with Boomers leaning towards the Liberals and younger voters supporting Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, largely due to concerns over the cost of living. Claire Rattée, a 32-year-old Conservative MLA in B.C., attributes this shift to younger voters feeling disconnected from traditional progressive leaders and finding the Conservative platform more relatable and focused on middle-class issues. She emphasizes the need for political leaders to engage younger...