Live Updates: Canada Votes on New Leader in Tumultuous Moment

William Webster Press ConferenceOn October 25, 2002, William Webster, former director of the FBI and CIA, addressed the media after being appointed chairman of the new Public Company Accounting Oversight Board by the SEC in Washington, D.C. This decision, made through a divided vote, marked a significant step in overseeing public company accounting practices. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Chinese company and an individual in Iran for their involvement in procuring drones for Iran, targeting entities in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This action reflects ongoing efforts to disrupt international networks supplying military equipment to Iran amid escalating tensions. Want More Context? 🔎

Four NASA astronauts from the Crew-10 mission, including commander Anne McClain and Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, have departed the International Space Station in a SpaceX Dragon capsule, heading for a splashdown off the California coast after a five-month mission. They return with valuable research from over 200 science experiments conducted during their 146-day stay aboard the ISS. Want More Context? 🔎

Private tutor Umair Iqbal, 37, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting five girls under 18 over a decade while tutoring them in maths and the Quran. The abuse, which began when one victim was just eight years old, was reported after a 15-year-old girl bravely came forward, leading to an investigation that revealed additional victims. Want More Context? 🔎

A judge in Windsor sentenced Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, a 24-year-old American, to 18 months for intentionally running down a woman after a violent altercation during their date, despite the Crown seeking up to eight years. The judge emphasized the need for community denunciation and deterrence while also noting mitigating factors, leading to Coulston-Hawkins' deportation to the U.S. after serving his time. Want More Context? 🔎

Long Moh, Sarawak — In Long Moh, Malaysia, community leader William Tinggang promotes fish population replenishment by implementing a Tagang system, prohibiting hunting and logging to protect their biodiverse environment. This effort contrasts with Sarawak's extensive deforestation for timber and palm oil, as Indigenous communities like the Kenyah strive to preserve their ancestral lands and spiritual heritage amidst legal challenges and industry pressures. Want More Context? 🔎