PH retains top status in US anti-human trafficking report

Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg – media

WANGARATTA, Australia — Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said Tuesday. Political violence is rare in Australia, but law enforcement have documented a steady rise in threats and abuse directed towards the nation’s elected officials in recent years. Prime Minister Albanese

Suspect arrested after historic town hall set alight - French media

The spire of the clock tower at Limoges city hall dramatically collapsed as it was engulfed in flames on Saturday.

Vote count begins in Alberta secession referendum, testing Canada unity

EDMONTON — Vote counting was underway in Canada’s province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a binding independence referendum, testing national unity during a crisis in US relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has in recent days argued Alberta’s vote is being held “at the worst possible time,” urging Canadians to

UK football club boss faces £100k legal battle over 24ft garden room built in 2018

A UK football club official is facing a court battle with his upstairs neighbour over a 24ft garden room built in 2018 with a bar, television and electric doorbell. Justin Salmon altered the structure after a tribunal found it breached his lease, but neighbour Andrianna Neophytou says the changes are insufficient and wants it demolished. Legal costs could exceed £100,000.

Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence

The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.

Toledo’s 1897 swing bridge gets $65M upgrade to carry 286,000-pound railcars

In 2029, a comprehensive renovation of the Toledo Swing Bridge is set to begin, aimed at boosting freight operations. Key structural enhancements will enable the bridge to support heavier railcars, thereby improving efficiency in transportation. The project, backed by substantial federal funding alongside contributions from Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, underscores a dedication to bettering rail infrastructure and strengthening ties with local port facilities.

Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend

Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

Teodoro backs tight scrutiny of China state firm funds sent to PH execs

MANILA, Philippines—Any funds given to a public official by a Chinese state-owned enterprise must be subjected to the “highest level of scrutiny,” according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Teodoro was commenting on alleged deposits by Chinese firms  to companies linked to Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases Carpio. “Sa ngayon (For now), we are still waiting

Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital

More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

'They chose Canada': Alberta rejects separation bid in win for Carney

Oregon backyard railway grows into 32-mile miniature railroad across 2,200 acres