A Brooklyn man and a Montreal couple were charged on Tuesday in New York with scheming to violate U.S. sanctions by exporting millions of dollars of technology to Russia, including electronics supporting the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. CBC | World News
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Tokyo’s ‘trash samurai’ cut down on litter in style
The Gomi Hiroi Samurai or ‘Samurai Who Pick Up Trash’ are a small group of volunteers, three of whom operate in Tokyo, who dress in the style of samurai and help keep the streets of their city clean. Instead of swords, they wield large tongs with impressive swings and flourishes in hope that more people will be inspired to throw ...
Read More »How the Saudi World Cup bid could backfire on the country looking to clean up its image
Canada’s former ambassador to Saudi Arabia says the country will use its World Cup bid to whitewash its record of human rights abuses — but the strategy will backfire. CBC | World News
Read More »Ukraine army chief says war with Russia moving to ‘stalemate’ phase
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief said on Wednesday the war with Russia was moving to a new stage of static and attritional fighting, a phase he warned could benefit Moscow and allow it to rebuild its military power. CBC | World News
Read More »Plane passenger from hell who yelled ‘white children are easy to rape’ jailed
He reportedly abused the stewardess during the flight and later bit a police officer after being detained. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Vote fails to expel embattled Republican George Santos from U.S. House of Representatives
Republican lawmaker George Santos easily survived a vote on Wednesday to expel him from the U.S. House of Representatives, as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House ethics committee investigation proceed. CBC | World News
Read More »British woman stabbed to death in Italy as cops hunt husband who ‘fled in family car’
The woman’s body was discovered by her friend who after not reaching her by phone, went to her house, about six miles from the town centre. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Moment cyclist confronts furious Porsche driver for ‘texting at the wheel’
A woman was caught on camera behind the wheel of a Porsche Boxster using a mobile phone. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Police release photos of London protesters wanted for ‘affray and racial harassment’
The people are suspected of a range of offences, including using discriminatory language and causing an affray, according to the Met Police. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Meghan and Harry ‘made key exit mistake’ that strained bond with Royal Family
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family has been frosty since before the couple officially stepped down from their roles. Daily Express :: News Feed
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