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Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Sell $21m Private Jet After Public Backlash Over Cost and Transparency

Doug Ford has agreed to sell a government-owned private jet worth about $21 million following mounting public criticism over its cost and use. The aircraft, purchased by the Ontario government in 2024, had been promoted as a tool to support trade missions, emergency travel, and official business. However, it quickly became a source of controversy, with critics questioning whether such an expensive asset was necessary amid broader economic pressures and […]

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Rumen Radev Sweeps Bulgaria Election, Secures 135 Seats Parliament

Bulgaria’s former president, Rumen Radev, has secured a sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, positioning himself to form the first single-party government in nearly three decades and potentially reshaping the nation’s political direction. Radev, a former fighter pilot and widely known for his Russia-friendly views, won the largest share of the vote seen in a generation. His win follows years of political instability in Bulgaria, which has endured eight […]

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‘I Will Clear My Name’: Ben Roberts-Smith Breaks Silence After War Crimes Charges

Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has publicly denied all allegations against him after being charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, declaring he will use the case as an opportunity to “finally” clear his name. The 47-year-old, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, was released on bail on Friday following his arrest earlier this month. Speaking publicly for the first time since the charges were […]

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State of Emergency Declared in Wellington as Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding and Evacuations

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital after intense rainfall triggered flash flooding, landslides, and widespread disruption across the city. Authorities took the step following a sudden deluge that saw around 77mm of rain fall in less than an hour, overwhelming drainage systems and inundating streets, homes, and key infrastructure. Emergency services responded to dozens of incidents overnight, including flooded properties, blocked roads, and damaged buildings. […]

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Algeria Opens New Oil and Gas Bids as Global Energy Shock From Middle East Conflict Sends Prices Soaring

Algeria has launched a new round of oil and gas exploration bids aimed at attracting foreign investment and boosting production, as global energy markets remain under pressure from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The initiative, announced as part of what authorities are calling the “Algeria Bid Round 2026,” offers seven exploration blocks across key regions in the south and southeast of the country. Officials say the areas contain […]

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Sri Lanka Energy Minister Resigns Amid Coal Procurement Controversy and Power Sector Probe

Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his post, along with the ministry’s secretary, amid mounting controversy over alleged irregularities in coal imports used for power generation, the government has confirmed. The resignations were submitted to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and are intended to allow a full and independent investigation into claims involving the import of low-quality coal for the country’s only coal-fired power plant, the […]

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Australia Refinery Blaze Sparks Fuel Concerns as Government Moves to Prevent Supply Crisis

A major fire at one of Australia’s key oil refineries has raised concerns over fuel supply and prices, although authorities insist there is no immediate need for rationing. According to reports, the blaze lasted for approximately 13 hours and struck one of only two major refineries in the country, highlighting the vulnerability of Australia’s domestic fuel production capacity. Emergency services worked to contain the fire, which has since been brought under control. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to reassure the […]

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ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Exit as Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Faces Renewed Scrutiny

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, is set to leave the agency at the end of May, marking a significant leadership change at the center of the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement agenda. The announcement was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who praised Lyons as a “great leader of ICE” and described him as a key figure in advancing the administration’s immigration […]

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Myanmar Junta Cuts Suu Kyi’s Sentence, Frees Former President in Mass Amnesty Move

Myanmar’s military-led government has reduced the prison sentence of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and released former president Win Myint as part of a large-scale prisoner amnesty, signaling a significant, though limited shift in its handling of high-profile political detainees. The move was ordered by Min Aung Hlaing, who recently assumed the presidency after a controversial election. The amnesty covers more than 4,000 prisoners and coincides with traditional New […]

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