South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has introduced legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects, reducing the approvals process from five years to a proposed two-year goal, though this timeline is not guaranteed. The bill, presented by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, focuses on key infrastructure projects and aims to enhance internal trade and labour mobility by removing federal barriers while ensuring consultations with Indigenous peoples and provinces. Concerns have been raised by the Assembly of First Nations...

Porn Website Owner Pleads Guilty to Sex TraffickingMichael Pratt, the owner of the GirlsDoPorn website and a fugitive on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sex trafficking for recruiting young women under false pretenses from 2012 to 2019. He admitted to using coercion and deception to convince victims that their videos would remain private, while profiting millions from the films. Following his arrest in Spain in December 2022, Pratt...

Jacqueline Rivault, the grandmother of two French children killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, filed a legal complaint in France accusing Israeli authorities of genocide and crimes against humanity. The complaint, submitted through her lawyer, pertains to the deaths of 6-year-old Janna and 9-year-old Abderrahim Abudaher, who were killed on October 24, 2023, during an attack allegedly by an Israeli F-16. The case highlights increasing international scrutiny on Israel amid a military campaign...

SummaryThree Iranian nationals, Mostafa Sepahvand, Farhad Javadi Manesh, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, have been charged with spying offences related to targeting journalists at Iran International, a London-based media organization. The men, who entered the UK between 2016 and 2022 through irregular means, appeared in court via video link and face charges under the National Security Act, including engaging in conduct to assist the Iranian foreign intelligence service. A plea hearing is scheduled for September...

Crusaders 32Reds 12The Crusaders continued their impressive journey in the Super Rugby Pacific, securing a decisive 32-12 victory over the Reds in Christchurch. This win guarantees them a home semifinal, marking a significant turnaround from last year when they missed the playoffs. Now, the Crusaders are just two wins away from adding another title to their collection, eagerly awaiting their opponent for the upcoming semifinal. Full Article

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:This week's photo selection features impactful images, including a mural in Congo addressing cobalt mining issues, cast members performing at "Sarafina The Musical" in South Africa, and a girl learning in Zanzibar. Additional highlights include a market trader inspecting a ram in Nigeria ahead of Eid, grape harvesting in Egypt, and cultural festivities in Senegal. The series captures the vibrancy and diversity...