Lucas Vianini was presenting what he described as “a very suggestive” painting of a grieving Virgin Mary on a late-night shopping channel when the art expert received a call from a keen buyer. It was not uncommon to receive prank calls when presenting paintings during the live TV auctions. So when the channel’s telephone operator … Read more
A confidential exchange of letters, released after 30 years of government secrecy, between former prime minister Margaret Thatcher and David Owen, then the leader of the the Social Democratic party (SDP), has shed new light on an enduring MI5 spy scandal. The real-life espionage drama, which began in 1983 with a mysterious Moscow death and … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto & GTA Crime The city’s 72nd homicide victim of the year has been identified as Vinko Skoko, 68, of Toronto Published Dec 30, 2023 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read Toronto Police are investigating a death on Boustead Ave. Photo by SUPPLIED PHOTO /TORONTO SUN Article content A … Read more
Sally Anscombe | DigitalVision | Getty Images Company: Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) Business: Elanco is an animal health company that delivers products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Its portfolio serves animals across its core species and offers products in two categories: Pet Health, which is focused on parasiticides, … Read more
(NewsNation) — San Antonio police released video Thursday of two people they say are “persons of interest” in the case of a pregnant missing teen from Texas and her boyfriend found dead earlier this week. Savanah Soto, 18, was last seen last Friday — one day before she was scheduled to be induced — at … Read more
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been granted parole effective from January 5, the Department of Correctional Services says. Known as the “Blade Runner” for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, Pistorius went from a public hero as a Paralympic champion to a convicted killer in … Read more
WASHINGTON – Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Saturday to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims that he is immune from prosecution, saying the suggestion that he cannot be held to account for crimes in office “threatens the democratic and constitutional foundation” of the country. The filing from Smith’s team … Read more
The attacks by the Yemeni rebels are targeting Israel and Israeli-linked vessels. (Representational) Washington: An American destroyer shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Yemen Saturday as it responded to a call for help from a container ship that was hit in a separate strike, the US military said. The missiles were launched from … Read more
Russia pounded the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with missiles and drones in the hours leading into New Year’s Eve, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow accused Kyiv of carrying out a deadly air assault just across the border on nearby Belgorod. At least six missiles hit Kharkiv, Ukraine’s national police said on Sunday, injuring at least … Read more
As revellers prepare for the trek home after New Year’s Eve celebrations, most cities are offering free public transport, and more of it. Here is what you need to know, depending on your state or territory. Queensland Free public transport will be available from 8pm New Year’s Eve to 5:30am New Year’s Day across south-east … Read more
