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A man in his 30s was arrested for allegedly trespassing on the grounds of Windsor Castle just after 1pm on Sunday, June 1, and for possession of Class A drugs. The suspect was quickly detained by Metropolitan Police officers, who were present in the area, and he has since been bailed while investigations continue by both the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Police. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams emphasized the importance of security for the royal family,...

The Air Passenger Rights group is challenging the Canadian federal government in court over regulations that restrict passengers from publicly discussing complaints made to the airline oversight body. They argue that these rules are unconstitutional, as they infringe upon the right to freedom of expression. This legal action highlights broader concerns regarding transparency and accountability within the airline industry in Canada. Full Article

High-profile scientist Siouxsie Wiles incurred over $350,000 in legal bills due to an employment dispute with the University of Auckland, which has been ordered by the Employment Court to pay $205,000 of that amount. The court ruled that while the university did not breach Wiles' academic freedom, it did violate her employment agreement concerning the threats and harassment she faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, Wiles sought a contribution of $175,000 from the university for...

Aid distribution centres in Gaza will be closed for one day due to Israeli military warnings that roads to these sites are combat zones, following deadly incidents involving Israeli fire. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial aid network, cited the closure for updates and efficiency improvements but plans to resume aid distribution on Thursday despite ongoing humanitarian concerns. Critics argue the GHF's distribution model, which requires Gazans to travel long distances to collect aid...

Billionaire Elon Musk has criticized President Donald Trump's budget bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill, labeling it a “disgusting abomination” and warning it could increase the national debt by $2.5 trillion while limiting access to social safety-net programs. Following his departure from the Trump administration, Musk expressed disappointment over the bill's massive spending, which contradicts the goals of the Department of Government Efficiency, where he served. His remarks have sparked concerns about a potential rift...

Summary General Anil Chauhan disclosed that Pakistan's 'Operation Sindoor,' aimed at debilitating India within 48 hours on May 10th, failed within just eight hours. India's advanced capabilities in networked air defense, AI-driven analysis, and non-contact warfare, including cyber and electromagnetic domains, compelled Pakistan to pursue de-escalation talks after their multi-faceted attacks proved ineffective. Additionally, India effectively linked terrorism to water issues and revised military operational boundaries in response to the situation. Full Article