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Graciela Castellanos, a 37-year-old mother from Van Nuys, California, has been charged with murder for allegedly drowning her 7-year-old daughter on April 11, 2025. According to prosecutors, the child was heard screaming for her mother before first responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Castellanos has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to return to court on June 17, with the Los Angeles County District Attorney describing the incident as "profoundly tragic...

Beijing is strategically positioning itself to counter Donald Trump's trade policies, as it has become clear that China is the main target of U.S. tariffs. According to Patrick Wintour, the Chinese government appears to have devised a plan to withstand and potentially thrive amid Trump's economic aggression, emphasizing its commitment to multilateral trade and stability as a global partner, which has been cautiously acknowledged by Europe. This suggests that China's economy may emerge in a...

Human rights groups, including the Global Legal Action Network and the Hind Rajab Foundation, have urgently requested an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar during his UK visit, accusing him of war crimes in Gaza. The complaint details his alleged involvement in the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital, torture of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. Legal experts argue that Saar's actions, which include mass death and...

Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent criticism of federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has raised eyebrows, especially given Ford's apparent ambitions for federal leadership. Despite his campaign manager Kory Teneycke's negative assessments of Poilievre's campaign, Ford's endorsement of Teneycke as the "best campaign manager in the country" undermines his claim of neutrality in the federal election. This behavior, perceived as backstabbing by many, risks alienating federal Conservative supporters while highlighting Ford's own shortcomings as...

Activist groups have requested an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar following his unannounced visit to London amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. The UK Foreign Office confirmed that Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Sa’ar, describing the visit as "private" but noting discussions on a range of Middle East issues. The timing of the visit has sparked outrage and led to accusations of Sa’ar's alleged complicity in war crimes, coinciding with Israel's intensified military...

The announcement comes as chief of nuclear watchdog IAEA arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.Iran has announced that its next round of nuclear talks with the US will occur in Rome this weekend, mediated by Oman, amid rising tensions over Iran's nuclear advancements. The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, arrived in Tehran for discussions likely focused on inspector access, while Iran's Foreign Minister stressed that the right to...