The personal details of millions of voters are believed to have been accessed in an attack by China on Britain’s democratic process, ministers will say. MPs and peers are thought to be among 43 people who the government looks set to confirm have been targeted by cyber-attacks backed by the Chinese state. The UK could … Read more
Security legislation monitor has ‘a lot of concerns’ with secrecy offences Karen Middleton Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM), Jake Blight, has flagged his concern with the blunt nature of secrecy offences – especially offences for leaking or receiving any information marked “secret” or “top secret” – while speaking at an opening remarks at … Read more
Article content A 34-year-old Brampton man is accused of trafficking a 16-year-old girl for sexual purposes. Article content Durham Regional Police said members of the human trafficking unit, with help from the East Division criminal investigations branch, conducted an investigation into an online advertisement for sexual services provided by a female believed to be underage. … Read more
Recently, I read a terrific little book about Abraham Lincoln, called “Lincoln Reconsidered,” by Professor David Herbert Donald, and the fundamental premise behind the title was simple: If you want to go down in history as a politician who is compassionate, honest and a visionary, you have to get right with Lincoln. That’s how sainted … Read more
A man jogs along the riverfront with the city skyline pictured in the background at Marina Bay on February 5, 2022 in Singapore. Suhaimi Abdullah | Nurphoto | Getty Images The total value of private equity deals in Asia Pacific last year fell to its lowest since 2014 as fundraising dropped to a 10-year low … Read more
(NewsNation) — Some Ozempic patients are getting pregnant despite being on birth control or dealing with infertility for years. Doctors say there are a couple of reasons this could be happening. “I got pregnant on Ozempic and was on the pill! Baby boy is due in June,” one person commented on a TikTok. “My surprise … Read more
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health. Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the procession of cardinals … Read more
Here’s something for serious stamp collectors only — philatelists have a chance to snag the rarest US stamp ever: the 1868 one-cent “Z-grill.” Interested? It’ll cost you (more than) a pretty penny. On June 14, the one-cent Z-grill will be put up for sale by Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, marking the first time the … Read more
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday defended accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people and advocating for cuts to U.S. military aid until humanitarian relief flows freely in Gaza. Her decision to use the term genocide, as she did during a floor speech on Friday in the House chamber, was “taken with extraordinary gravity,” she … Read more
Simon Harris entered politics by campaigning for autism services for his autistic younger brother Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party’s flagging fortunes as elections loom. The 37-year-old, who … Read more
