A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents

The families of victims from the 1994 RAF Chinook ZD576 crash, which killed 29 people including 25 British intelligence personnel, are pursuing legal action against the government for not conducting a public inquiry. They allege that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) failed to ensure the helicopter's airworthiness, as prior warnings about its safety were ignored. The families seek accountability and transparency regarding the crash, with demands for the release of sealed documents related to the...

SummaryAs the Hudson’s Bay Company prepares to close its flagship store in Toronto, Ruby Liu has brokered a deal to take over up to 28 leases from Hudson's Bay and its sister Saks businesses across Alberta, B.C., and Ontario. Liu plans to transform these locations into a "new modern department store." However, experts caution that transitioning from this vision to reality may present significant challenges. Full Article

The article critiques the Israeli military's prolonged campaign in Gaza, asserting that despite over 600 days of intense bombardment, Israel has failed to achieve its objectives against Hamas, revealing its inability to recognize Hamas's resilience and the Palestinian people's determination to resist. The author argues that Israel's approach has led to a war of attrition, weakening its leadership and military, while garnering global public support for Palestine, ultimately predicting the decline of Zionism. The piece...

British business leaders have warned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that his upcoming industrial strategy will be "fatally flawed" unless it comprehensively addresses the UK's high energy costs, which are 46% above the global average. While the government acknowledges the issue, concerns persist that support will be limited to energy-intensive sectors rather than a broader range of industries. Business groups are advocating for more extensive solutions, including significant reductions in energy bills for various sectors,...

Long Island Plane Crash RescuesOn Sunday morning, two individuals were rescued after their private Piper PA-32 plane crashed into Long Island Sound near Tweed New Haven Airport, Connecticut, around 10:30 a.m., as reported by the FAA and U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a 45-foot boat to the crash site near the Thimble Islands, successfully rescuing the occupants, who were in stable condition and later taken to Stony Creek Pier for medical care. The...

A man was arrested in Boulder, Colorado, after a "targeted" act of terror that injured multiple people, with victims suffering a range of injuries. The incident, described by the FBI director as a terror attack, occurred during a walk commemorating Israeli hostages in Gaza, although Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn stated it was too early to determine the motive. This attack comes amid rising tensions in the U.S. related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, reflecting increased...