South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree

At least 119 current and former Amtrak employees collaborated with New York medical professionals to defraud the company's health care plan out of over $12 million, marking it as the largest employee conspiracy investigated by Amtrak's Office of the Inspector General. Twelve employees and three healthcare providers have been criminally charged, with key figures Devon Burt and Hallum Gelzer pleading guilty to conspiracy charges. Amtrak is pursuing disciplinary actions against the remaining implicated employees and...

A teenage girl is in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire in Cambridge by an off-duty police officer and volunteer firefighter. The fire was reported just before 10pm, and when the first firefighters arrived at the scene on Brennan Place, the blaze was already well established, with the girl initially unaccounted for. Backup crews from Hamilton were called to assist in the emergency response. Full Article

The Royal Canadian Navy's HMCS Margaret Brooke returned to Halifax on May 9, 2025, after a four-month deployment to Antarctica, covering nearly 25,000 nautical miles. The mission, which included 83 crew members and 15 scientists, aimed to study the effects of climate change on glaciers while fostering relationships with Latin American countries. The ship encountered diverse wildlife and navigated challenging conditions, providing significant scientific data that will be analyzed to understand glacier retreat and climate...

Saudi Arabia is set to host a Gulf-US summit in mid-May, coinciding with President Donald Trump's second-term visit, following a previous summit in May 2017. Anticipated topics include significant announcements on security, military, and technology deals, along with a potential declaration recognizing the State of Palestine, which could shift the Middle Eastern power balance. All Gulf leaders are expected to attend, except for King Salman due to health issues, while major economic agreements and Saudi...

Rahu; Gandhi (File photo) JAIPUR: A judicial magistrate's court dismissed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi, which alleged he made casteist remarks about PM Narendra Modi during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The presiding officer stated that the court lacked the jurisdiction to determine caste matters, leading to the complaint's dismissal. The complainant, Vijay Kalandar, claimed Gandhi’s statements incited unrest and endangered national security, but the police did not act on his initial report. Full Article

US attorney says Baraka ‘committed trespass’ during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested during a protest against the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, which he claims opened without proper permits. Baraka attempted to enter the facility with lawmakers but was denied access, leading to his arrest by ICE agents after he left the secure area. Local officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, condemned the arrest as unjust,...