World Watch

Four servicewomen have initiated a class-action lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF), alleging sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination. This case, filed in the Federal Court, could see thousands of women who have served between November 12, 2003, and May 25, 2025, joining the action. The lawsuit, represented by the law firm JGA Saddler, includes […]

An FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and allegedly rigged poker games has led to the arrest of several individuals, including NBA player Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Federal prosecutors announced the indictments on Thursday, with both Rozier and Billups denying the charges. Rozier is among

US President Donald Trump has announced the termination of all trade negotiations with Canada. In a post on Truth Social, Trump cited an advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan that criticized tariffs as the impetus for his decision. He stated, “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.” The announcement

European Union leaders reached an agreement on Thursday to support Ukraine’s financial requirements over the next two years but did not approve the release of frozen Russian assets to assist with the nation’s defense. The proposal to utilize €140 billion in Russian funds held in a Belgian clearing house has been deferred until December due

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, has received a pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump. This followed Zhao’s sentencing to four months in prison in April 2024 after he pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money laundering laws. Binance also admitted to guilt in the matter and was fined $4.3

A video has surfaced allegedly showing two individuals linked to the recent Louvre heist using a mechanical ladder for their escape during daylight hours. The footage reportedly captures the suspects looking around as they descend, shortly after the theft of approximately €88 million (£77 million) worth of items, including crown jewels. The gang of four

US authorities announced multiple arrests on Thursday, including that of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, in an ongoing investigation into illegal sports betting. Both individuals were apprehended after their teams’ games on Wednesday as part of a larger inquiry that has led to two indictments. These involve allegations

In recent developments, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a call in light of growing tensions related to U.S. arms supply to Ukraine. Following this call, a U.S.-Russia summit in Budapest was proposed, echoing a similar summit in Alaska last August that occurred amid threats of additional U.S. sanctions on Russia.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the former First Lady of Ghana, has passed away at the age of 76, following a brief illness. She was the widow of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving leader, who died five years ago after having led two military coups and later elected president in multiparty elections. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a spokesperson

Russian and Belarusian para-athletes will not participate in the 2026 Winter Paralympics, even though the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has lifted their ban. The IPC oversees the event; however, there are four different governing bodies responsible for the six sports hosted in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Three of these governing bodies have chosen to maintain