His brother died in an Ontario jail. Advocates say calls for reform to prevent such deaths are being ignored | CBC News
WARNING: This story contains distressing details. In May this year, Nathan Gray noticed his phone buzzing. His cousin was trying to reach him. When he picked up the FaceTime call, he saw the serious look on his cousin's face and knew something was wrong. "I just had this feeling," he said. Gray's cousin told him that his older brother, Ashton Gray,…
Grammar bags four titles in Netball finals
Suva Grammar School has clinched four titles in the Punjas Digicel Fiji Secondary School Netball Finals. They took out the Under-14, 15, 17 and 19 grades. In U14, SGS defeated Taveuni-based Niusawa Methodist High School 16-13. Article continues after advertisement The U15 final, Grammar had to battle hard, overcoming Western giants Jasper Williams High School 15-13. Yat Sen was no match for SGS in the U17 final as they went…
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El Salvador works on UN sustainable development goals – Prensa Latina
In this regard, the Government presented the draft bill on the Integral Law of Agricultural Commercialization to the Legislative Assembly, with which it intends to establish a strategy that will guarantee the food security of Salvadorans with the sustainable supply of food. Legislative sources noted that the draft bill, supported by the Presidential Commission for Strategic Projects and the Ministry…
Swatch can challenge Malaysia’s pride watch seizure, court rules
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court ruled on Wednesday (Aug 23) that Swatch can challenge the seizure of more than 100 pride-themed watches, the Swiss company's lawyer said. The government in Malaysia - where homosexuality is outlawed and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people face widespread discrimination - has banned rainbow-themed Swatch timepieces, warning that owners or sellers…
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At least 1,100 missing after Hawaii fires
The Maui fires were the deadliest to hit the United Sates in a century. At least 1,100 people are still missing two weeks after deadly wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui, authorities said Tuesday, with the FBI seeking family members' help in identifying the remains of the dead. The fires were the deadliest to hit the United States in a century, claiming at least 115 lives, according to the latest provisional death…
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Belly’s Grief Leaves No Room For Jeremiah’s and Conrad’s in “TSITP” Season 2
The talented cast of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" takes us on an emotional journey throughout the eight episodes of season two. The season delves into the aftermath of Susannah's death as the Cousins Beach group rally to save the summer house from being sold by her sister. And while the season excelled in some aspects, like Taylor and Steven's romantic tension, it fell short when it came to…
In Pics: Kylie Jenner’s Dolce Vita summer in Italy – Emirates Woman
Life by Ruman Baig 56 mins ago Kylie Jenner has officially entered her soft-girl era. It may or may not have been the influence of a certain French celebrity boyfriend, but the beauty Moghul is all about embracing her grace these days. The 26-year-old reality star has ditched her sultry sartorial side for a more prairie girl vibe, and we are here for it.
England’s Vunipola to miss World Cup opener against Argentina
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick will be without number eight Billy Vunipola for the opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Argentina after he was handed a three-match suspension on Wednesday following a red card in the weekend loss to Ireland. Vunipola's ban will be reduced to two games if he undertakes a coaching intervention programme, which he is almost certain to do, freeing him up for…
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China EV maker Zeekr to start investor tour ahead of $1 billion US IPO -sources
HONG KONG : Zeekr, Chinese automaker Geely's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, will meet global investors from August-end to test appetite for a $1 billion U.S initial public offering (IPO), said people with direct knowledge of the matter. It is hoping the share sale will yield a valuation of over $13 billion, as achieved during a private $750 million funding round in February, two…
Former Zimbabwe captain Streak ‘very much alive’, after premature reports of his death
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been undergoing treatment for cancer, is still alive, his former teammate Henry Olonga said on Wednesday (Aug 23). Olonga said on Tuesday that Streak had died at the age of 49, but he later clarified himself on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly…
7 Afghan migrants freed from Karachi police custody
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghan Consulate in Karachi says seven undocumented Afghan nationals have been released from a prison in the port city. The consulate wrote . . . You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account. Source
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Tchad : le Sultan de Dar-Sila œuvre pour la cohabitation pacifique et la cohésion sociale
Le 22 août 2023, Sa Majesté Moustapha Seid Ibrahim Moustapha, le Sultan de Dar-Sila, a présidé une importante réunion au sein de son palais royal. Cette rencontre a rassemblé diverses autorités coutumières, traditionnelles et religieuses, dans le but de promouvoir la cohabitation pacifique et la cohésion sociale au sein de la province. L'objectif principal de cette réunion était…
Out of action: Truck crashes into Air NZ Dreamliner at airport
A truck crashed into an aeroplane at Auckland International Airport last week, damaging the plane and putting it out of service . Photo / Brett Phibbs An Air New Zealand aircraft is out of action until further notice after it was damaged when a truck crashed into it on the tarmac at Auckland International Airport. Flights have been impacted while the plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, remains out of service.
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Japan utilities LNG stockpiles slump as hot summer lifts air-conditioner demand
TOKYO: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) stockpiles held by Japanese electric utilities hit more than one-year lows, as the hot summer drives usage of air-conditioners and typhoons delay cargoes, data released by Japan's industry ministry showed on Wednesday (Aug 23). Japan and China are the biggest LNG importers globally but Japan has been recently cutting imports as the restart of nuclear…
What’s the best way to prevent tuberculosis transmission from wildlife to cattle?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An analysis of relevant published studies indicates that cattle face a hypothetically high risk of getting tuberculosis from wildlife—such as deer, foxes, and wild boar—through indirect interactions, with a much lower risk from direct interactions. In the analysis, which is published in Mammal Review, data from 31 studies using various methods to assess…
Be in to win a Zay handwoven bag in the size and colour of your choice
Perfect for carrying everything from grocery shopping to your yoga mat, Zay bags are handwoven in hot and colourful Myanmar. This socially conscious enterprise allows women to earn a living wage for their families. Read about Zay’s origin story in the latest issue of NZ Life and Leisure, and enter below to win a Zay bag in the size and colourway of your choice.
Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission for moon’s south pole set for landing
India could become the first nation to land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole, days after a Russian probe crashed in the same region – an historic moment for the world’s most populous nation, as it rapidly closes in on milestones set by global space powers. Chandrayaan-3, which means “Mooncraft” in Sanskrit, is scheduled to touch down shortly after 6pm India time (12:30 GMT) on Wednesday…
UPS workers approve 5-year contract, capping contentious negotiations that threatened deliveries
The union representing 340,000 UPS workers said Tuesday that its members voted to approve the tentative contract agreement reached last month, putting a final seal on contentious labor negotiations that threatened to disrupt package deliveries for millions of businesses and households nationwide. The Teamsters said in a statement that 86% of the votes casts were in favor of…
China should stick to ‘houses are for living, not for speculation’ – state media
BEIJING : China should adhere to the principle that "houses are for living in, not for speculation" for the time being, the state-run Economic Daily said in an editorial on Wednesday, amid an economically damaging downturn in the property sector. China's top leaders started using the phrase in late 2016, when they began introducing tighter rules for the property market and its removal from…
Climate change supercharged ‘fire weather’ behind Canada blazes
A fire burns in Quebec province of Canada in late July; Canada is experiencing its most devastating fire season ever, with nearly 15.3 million hectares (37.8 million acres) already burned - more than double the previous 1989 record. Months of hot and dry weather created the tinderbox-like conditions behind this year's record-breaking wildfires in Canada, leading scientists to point the finger at climate…
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