French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults

SummaryA 16-year-old has been charged with the murder of Kyle Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop on St Johns Rd. Whorrall's father described him as a kind soul with no enemies, and a vigil is scheduled to be held at the bus shelter where the incident occurred. Police executed a search warrant at a Beach Haven address, leading to the arrest of the teenager on charges of...

US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos stated that President Trump values Africa despite significant aid cuts that have led to humanitarian issues, including affecting health programs and increasing poverty risks. While the Trump administration paused foreign aid, causing concerns over healthcare and humanitarian aid, Boulos emphasized the need for efficiency in aid distribution and asserted that the US aims to establish strategic partnerships in Africa, particularly in mineral extraction. He also downplayed reports of...

Michael Bednarski and the Longest Ballot Protest Michael Bednarski, a Toronto-based substitute teacher, is one of 91 candidates participating in the Longest Ballot protest in Carleton, aiming to highlight the need for electoral reform. Despite not having visited Carleton, he joined the protest to flood the ballot and draw attention to the shortcomings of the first-past-the-post voting system, which he believes fails to reflect society. Although he has no intention of campaigning, his involvement marks...

Brandon Cousens, an 18-year-old, was killed in a car crash in Southampton when his friend Finley Lintott-Warrillow, 19, lost control of the vehicle while speeding at nearly 90mph, resulting in a fatal impact that left Cousens with catastrophic injuries. Lintott-Warrillow was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for the crash, which occurred shortly after he had obtained his driving license. Cousens' family expressed their grief, stating his loss has created an irreplaceable...

The Trump administration has reinstated the SEVIS records of 133 students, including many Indians, following a US district court ruling that mandated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to restore their records retroactively to March 31, 2025. Charles Kuck, representing the students, confirmed their reinstatement, allowing them to continue studying or working under the optional practical training (OPT) program, while the next hearing is scheduled soon. Despite some visa revocations, the plaintiffs argue that SEVIS...

India has responded to a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 people, by closing a border crossing, suspending a water-sharing treaty, and downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, whom it blames for the attack. Pakistan, denying involvement, expressed concern over the loss of lives, while India’s foreign secretary linked the incident to cross-border terrorism without providing evidence. The attack, claimed by a militant group protesting against outsider settlements, marks a significant escalation in...