Chinese consumer companies signal spending is picking up again

SummaryJohn Tekuru, a 19-year-old, appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a local early childhood center for sexual purposes. He did not enter a plea to the charge of unlawfully taking the girl on March 10 and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 14. Judge Joanne Wickliffe granted permanent name suppression for the daycare center to protect the identity of the victim. Full...

Burkina Faso's military government has reported thwarting a "major plot" to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, alleging the plotters, comprised of current and former soldiers, were based in Ivory Coast. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana stated the coup attempt aimed to attack the presidential palace and create chaos, potentially subjecting the country to international oversight. Multiple arrests occurred last week, and the junta has previously accused Ivory Coast of harboring opponents, amid a backdrop of...

Summary During a campaign stop in Victoria, Liberal Leader Mark Carney appealed to progressive voters, urging them to unite against Donald Trump. He confidently supported the continuation of the $10-a-day child care program, positioning himself as a viable alternative to the New Democrats, despite their existing dominance on Vancouver Island. As the election approaches, the potential for a Liberal victory remains uncertain, with questions surrounding whether it will result in a majority or minority government,...

The American casual dining chain TGI Fridays has reduced its presence to just 85 locations in the U.S. after closing over 100 restaurants in the past year. As of Tuesday, the chain had fewer than 100 locations listed on its website, down from approximately 270 at the beginning of 2024. This decline follows the parent company's bankruptcy filing at the end of the previous year, during which it operated 164 locations. Full Article

Delhi High Court Directs Revision of CLAT 2025 Results The Delhi High Court has ordered the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to revise the CLAT 2025 results for undergraduate courses due to errors identified in four questions. The court has mandated that a revised final list of selected candidates be published within four weeks. This decision underscores the importance of accuracy in the examination process and ensures fairness for all candidates involved. Full Article

Police investigating after candidates’ forum in Kooyong gatecrashed by three menPolice are investigating an altercation at a candidates’ forum in Melbourne's Kooyong, where a woman punched a man who disrupted the event. Local MP Monique Ryan intervened to prevent further violence as the men shouted inflammatory remarks, causing distress among attendees. Following the incident, police spoke to the men outside the venue, confirming no further complaints have been lodged, and the investigation is ongoing. Full...