Russia’s security service detained a suspect, an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, in the killing of Lt.-Gen. Igor Kirillov in Moscow. The suspect was promised $100,000 and permission to move to the EU in exchange for killing Kirillov, who was under sanctions from multiple countries for his role in military operations in Ukraine. The suspect placed a bomb on an electric scooter outside Kirillov’s apartment building and detonated it remotely, triggering a terrorism investigation by Russian authorities.
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Judge overstepped power when ordering government to appoint judges faster, appeal court rules
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Federal Court overstepped its authority by ordering the government to fill an excessive number of judicial vacancies, emphasizing the separation of powers among government branches. This decision overturned a previous ruling by Justice Henry S. Brown, who had mandated the government to address high vacancy rates, a ruling that spurred the Liberal government to expedite judicial appointments, reducing vacancies significantly. Need More Context? 🔎
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