President Donald Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins convicted of fraud and bribery

Jaheim Charged with Animal CrueltyR&B singer Jaheim, legally known as Jaheim Hoagland, was arrested in Georgia on May 1, facing six counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered multiple emaciated dogs in his RV. Following complaints about a malnourished dog, police found six dogs, including puppies, in unsanitary conditions without adequate food or water. This incident marks Jaheim's second animal cruelty charge, with a prior offense in 2021 involving similar conditions for dogs at his...

SummaryHong Kong coach Ashley Westwood criticized Manchester United's post-season tour of Asia, suggesting players need it "like a hole in the head." As a former United player, he acknowledged the commercial pressures behind the trip, asserting that it primarily serves revenue generation despite players' public enthusiasm. In a match against Hong Kong's national team, United struggled initially but secured a win with second-half goals from new signings Chido Obi and Ayden Heaven, leaving the success...

A strong west to southwest flow will bring 130km/h winds and 6m waves this weekend. Warnings are in place for severe gales and large swells, particularly affecting the South Island, with MetService highlighting risks along western coastlines. For those planning beach getaways, these conditions will result in substantial southwest swells throughout the weekend. However, Monday is expected to be calmer, providing the best conditions for outdoor activities. Full Article

Summary Alberta Conservative MP Damien Kurek delivered an emotional farewell address in the House of Commons, urging fellow MPs to "fight for Canada" before stepping aside for leader Pierre Poilievre in an upcoming byelection. Elected in 2019 and re-elected with over 80% of the vote in April, Kurek announced his resignation to allow Poilievre to run for his riding after losing his own; he plans to return in the next federal election while looking forward...

OPEC+ is considering a potential increase in oil output for July, possibly exceeding the 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) hikes made for May and June. Eight member countries have been increasing their production faster than planned, influenced by Kazakhstan's refusal to cut output, which may lead to discussions for a larger increase. Despite recent price fluctuations, OPEC+ aims to balance the market while managing rising demand, as it has gradually increased production since April to...

SummaryThe al-Awda hospital in North Gaza has ceased operations following an evacuation ordered by the Israeli military, leaving the region without any functioning health facilities. Dr. Mohammed Salha, the hospital's director, expressed the distress of the evacuation due to threats from the Israeli forces, which included potential bombings if the hospital did not comply. The World Health Organization highlighted the closure's severe impact on healthcare access in the area, with ongoing hostilities contributing to a...