Author: News Desk

Text messages described as ‘flirtatious’ exchanged between former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh and a member of the Regina Board of Police Commissioners were examined during the appeal hearing. The details of these communications form part of the ongoing review process.

Russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev has been designated a ‘foreign agent’ by the Kremlin following his criticism of the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Justice accused him of spreading false information and noted his interactions with foreign entities while residing outside Russia.

Nova Scotia will install signs to mark 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities throughout the province. This initiative aims to recognise and highlight the significance of these communities in the region’s cultural heritage.

Police Service of Northern Ireland is pursuing on-the-run murderer Gary Anderson, who failed to return to Maghaberry Prison after being granted temporary release for his father’s funeral. The 29-year-old, sentenced to 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in 2023, has not been seen for four days.

India coach Gautam Gambhir advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient, as he awaits his opportunity in the national side. Sooryavanshi, who debuted in July, has not featured since the T20 series loss to England, despite strong IPL performances. He will join the squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

The new library at Symons Valley Centre in Calgary’s Sage Hill community is projected to be finished by mid-2028. Construction plans indicate an expansion of local educational resources as demand in the area continues to grow.

Vivi Koroma Kala, a marketing professional with 16 years of experience, remains unemployed two months after being made redundant. Despite numerous job applications, she has faced numerous automated rejections, raising concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in hiring processes and potential biases against non-white applicants.

The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The decision is aimed at addressing rising inflation amid escalating energy prices and wages, with pressure from the US also influencing the move.

Stephen Johnston, a two-term councillor, has been acclaimed as the city’s next mayor following a lack of competing candidates for the position. Johnston’s unopposed selection marks a significant step in the local political landscape.

A third person has died from malaria in a cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, following two recent infections in the Schwanheim district. German officials reported that the parasites likely arrived via a mosquito onboard aircraft. Authorities have alerted local doctors to be vigilant for malaria symptoms among patients.