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Violent attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam!
Photo credit: CBS News Amsterdam has banned demonstrations for three days after Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in the city overnight, which the Dutch authorities condemned as antisemitic. CNN reports that the police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple incidents following Thursday night’s Europa League soccer game between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv…
Northern Ontario mayors call for help …
Photo credit: CBC Mayors of the five largest cities in northern Ontario have called for help with homelessness, addictions and immigration. CTV News reports they met in North Bay the last two days to discuss critical issues impacting their cities and the region. The mayors of Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay and Thunder…
Ethiopia to help establish South Sudan’s first airline!
Photo credit: MSN According to officials from both countries, South Sudan and Ethiopia have reached a partnership agreement in which Addis Ababa will provide technical support to Juba in establishing and managing a national airline. Eye Radio reports that a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 was revisited during a meeting between the Minister of…
Crypto chief kidanapped for ransom in Toronto!
Photo credit: CBC Toronto police are investigating the kidnapping of the CEO of cryptocurrency company WonderFi Technologies Inc., who was allegedly abducted in Toronto on Wednesday evening and held for ransom. The Globe and Mail reports that officers were called about a kidnapping at University Avenue and Richmond Street in downtown Toronto shortly before 6 pm, according…
German government collapses!
Photo credit: Foreign Policy Germany’s coalition collapsed on Wednesday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired the finance minister, paving the way for a snap election and triggering political chaos in Europe’s largest economy. Reuters reports that Scholz, after dismissing Finance Minister Cristian Lindner of the Free Democrats (FDP) party, is expected to head a minority government…
Ireland charters jet to deport irregular immigrants!
Photo credit: Irish Mirror A tender for a new charter plane has been approved to deport irregular immigrants in Ireland. Irish Mirror reports that Helen McEntee, the Justice Minister, has announced that the contract for the aircraft will be signed next week. According to the department, charter flights will significantly increase the capacity to conduct…
US counsel winds down case against Trump!
That former President Donald Trump won the US 2024 election is an apparent understatement because he won it resoundingly. Vice-President, Kamala Harris who contested against him, apart conceding also called Trump to congratulate him. That’s the beauty of democracy. But what happens to the criminal cases against Trump? The Guardian reports that the special prosecutor, Jack Smith’s…