In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable

SummaryThe Fun Philippines Ottawa Food and Music Street Festival, originally scheduled for later this month on Wellington Street, has been postponed following a tragic car-ramming attack at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver that resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous injuries. In response to the attack, a vigil was held in Ottawa where mourners gathered to pay their respects, leaving flowers and lighting candles. Organizers of the Ottawa festival made the decision to prioritize community...

Kavan Markwood, a baseball fan who sustained serious injuries from a 20-foot fall at PNC Park, is making progress in his recovery and has taken his first steps, as reported by his girlfriend's mother, Jennifer Phillips. Despite facing significant challenges, including a broken neck and back, his family remains hopeful and grateful for the public's support during this difficult time. The incident, which occurred during a Pirates-Cubs game, has prompted an outpouring of community goodwill...

Two US Navy pilots were rescued after ditching their F/A-18 fighter jet during a landing mishap on the USS Harry S. Truman off Yemen's coast, caused by a failure of the aircraft's tailhook to engage properly. This incident marks the second loss of an F/A-18 in just over a week, following another mishap on April 28, and comes as President Trump announced a halt to the US bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, claiming...

Councillors' Pay Rise ConsiderationCouncillors of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will deliberate on a proposed pay rise, following the State Administrative Tribunal's approval for increased pay rates for the 2025-26 financial year. Decisions regarding these increases will occur within the next two months, with remuneration levels set during the budget process, reflecting previous resolutions to maintain meeting fees at the 75th percentile. Additionally, the new CEO, Andrea Selvey, has a total remuneration of approximately $339,000,...

Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 55 years, emphasizing the importance of patience, compounding, and investing in companies rather than markets. His successor, Greg Abel, will inherit over US$340 billion in cash for future investments. This year's Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting was particularly notable as it marked Buffett's departure, highlighting the event's role as both an investor relations masterclass and a celebration of Buffett's legacy. Full Article

Tenderpreneur Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala is under police investigation related to the attempted murder of socialite, influencer, and actress Tebogo Thobejane in 2023. This incident has emerged as a significant scandal amid his R360-million tender windfall, which was awarded by the same organization currently probing him for conspiracy and attempted murder. Matlala has denied any wrongdoing in connection with these allegations. Full Article