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Alexandra Mendès, a Quebec Liberal MP, was unaware she had bladder cancer while working to remove former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from office. Amidst political chaos and a caucus revolt, she underwent surgery for unexplained bleeding, later receiving her cancer diagnosis. Simultaneously, Conservative MPs Luc Berthold and Jacques Gourde, along with Bloc Québécois MP René Villemure, were also diagnosed with cancer, yet all are campaigning for re-election in the upcoming 2025 federal election. Full Article

Conservationists are relocating the rare white-faced darter dragonfly to South Solway Mosses in Cumbria, as its breeding sites in peat bogs are threatened by hotter, drying summers. Recognizable by its chalk-white face and vibrant flame-colored markings, this dragonfly is facing the risk of local extinction due to declining populations. The initiative aims to bolster its numbers and ensure the species' survival in light of environmental challenges affecting its natural habitat. Full Article

Adelaide United's A-League Men finals aspirations are precarious after a 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium, leaving them seventh on the ladder, tied with Sydney FC but trailing on goal difference. Adelaide must win their final match against Melbourne City and rely on favorable outcomes in other games to secure a finals spot, as only four points separate third from seventh place. Coach Carl Veart emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, while...

JD Vance, once a critic of Donald Trump, has transformed into a staunch supporter, using provocative rhetoric to gain favor within the MAGA movement while often targeting liberals and European values. His political ambition drives him to embrace contradictions, such as supporting anti-elitism despite his Yale education and private equity background. As Trump’s chief attack dog, Vance employs trolling as a strategy to resonate with Trump's base, yet his approach raises questions about the integrity...

SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old man, Muhammad Helmi Halim, was sentenced to nine years and three weeks in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl while on bail for theft. The court found that he assaulted the victim at his home after she stayed over, despite her objections. Helmi pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of theft, with additional charges considered during sentencing, highlighting the severity of his actions against a minor. Full...

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in ICE detention, could not attend the birth of his first child, as his request for temporary release was denied. His wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, expressed her anguish, stating they should not face this moment without him, highlighting the government's impact on their family. Khalil, who faces deportation after being arrested at Columbia University, has until April 23 to file applications for relief or risk removal to Syria or Algeria....