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- Wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry ripening, benefits haskaps
- Judge rules Brian Cole Jr. not covered by Trump’s pardons related to January 6
- NSPCA investigates case of burned dog discovered in Dublin suburb
- Hungary’s government proposes removal of president amid political tension
- High flows in South Saskatchewan River dislodge buoys and trigger rescues
- Trump claims he witnessed incident leading to Balogun’s suspension and contacted FIFA president
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Wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry ripening, benefits haskaps
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Get you up to speed: A wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season, helping haskaps
Farmers and experts reported a slight delay in the ripening of Saskatoon berries due to recent weather conditions. Other crops, however, are thriving from the notably wet conditions of the previous month.
Farmers are monitoring the impact of ongoing wet conditions on crop yields, with particular concern regarding the delayed ripening of Saskatoon berries. Investigations into the effects of recent weather patterns on agricultural productivity are ongoing, as experts assess the potential long-term implications for the growing season.
Farmers are expressing concern over the delayed ripening of Saskatoon berries, attributing it to recent weather patterns, while appreciating the overall benefits of the wet conditions for other crops. Experts recommend monitoring the situation closely to assess potential impacts on the harvest and suggest that adjustments to planting schedules may be necessary to mitigate future delays.
What remains unclear — It is not known how the delay in ripening will impact the overall harvest of Saskatoon berries.
Wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry ripening, benefits haskaps
Farmers and experts are noticing a slight delay in the ripening of Saskatoon berries, while other crops thrive from the notably wet conditions of the previous month.
Judge rules Brian Cole Jr. not covered by Trump’s pardons related to January 6
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Get you up to speed: Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. isn’t covered by Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss charges against Brian Cole Jr., who is accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee on 5 January 2021. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled that the pardon issued by President Trump does not apply to Cole’s alleged conduct, as he had not been convicted at the time the pardon was granted.
Federal prosecutors charged Brian Cole Jr. with interstate transportation of explosives and malicious attempt to use explosives nearly five years after the alleged bomb planting, and terrorism and weapons-of-mass-destruction charges were added in April. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled that the presidential pardon granted by Mr. Trump did not apply to Cole, as he had not been convicted of any related offences at the time the pardon was issued.
A federal judge ruled that Brian Cole Jr.’s charges cannot be dismissed, stating that President Trump’s pardons are “expressly limited” to individuals convicted of offences related to the January 6 events. Cole faces multiple charges, including terrorism and weapon-related crimes, and has pleaded not guilty, with further legal proceedings expected.
What remains unclear — It is unclear when the charges against Cole will proceed to trial following his plea of not guilty.
Judge rules Brian Cole Jr. not covered by Trump’s pardons related to January 6
A federal judge rejected a motion to dismiss the criminal charges against the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, finding that President Trump’s sweeping pardons of the rioters were “expressly limited” to those who were convicted of their actions that day.
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali denied a motion by lawyers for Brian Cole Jr. arguing his actions were “inextricably and demonstrably tethered” to the events of Jan. 6 and should be dismissed.
Cole’s legal team pointed to filings by prosecutors that said Cole had told the FBI he had traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a 2020 election-related protest, which suggested he was part of “the same political controversy that animated the January 6 crowd.” And they noted that even though the bombs were allegedly planted on Jan. 5, they were discovered on the following afternoon.
“The Pardon—like it or not—applies to Mr. Cole, based on the ordinary and plain meaning of the Pardon’s language as applied to the relevant facts in this case,” Cole’s lawyers wrote.
In court filings, the Justice Department argued the pardon explicitly does not cover Cole’s alleged conduct, which Ali agreed with.
“Even assuming that the conduct Cole is charged with is ‘related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,’ the pardon is expressly limited to people who had been ‘convicted of offenses’ related to those events,” Ali wrote in a three-page opinion Monday. “Cole had not been convicted of the conduct at issue when the President issued the pardon; indeed, he was not charged until many months after the President’s proclamation.”
Cole was charged last year with interstate transportation of explosives and malicious attempt to use explosives almost five years after the bombs were planted. The bombs did not detonate, but the FBI has said that they were viable. In April, federal prosecutors added terrorism and weapons-of-mass-destruction charges against him.
He pleaded not guilty to the allegations against him.
Mr. Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons, issued in the first hours of his return to the White House last year, granted clemency to around 1,500 rioters accused or convicted of violations ranging from trespassing to assaulting police.
NSPCA investigates case of burned dog discovered in Dublin suburb
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Get you up to speed: Dog found ‘burned’ in ‘most distressing case of animal cruelty’ in Dublin suburb | News World
NSPCA inspectors are investigating the charred remains of a dog found outside an estate in Ballymun, Dublin. The animal was severely burnt, and identification was not possible due to the condition of the remains, which also appeared to have a stick or pole lodged in its body.
The NSPCA is conducting an active investigation into the incident, appealing for public assistance with any relevant information. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that the force is also investigating the circumstances surrounding the dog’s death.
The NSPCA has condemned the incident as one of its most distressing cases and is actively investigating, urging anyone with information to contact them confidentially. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that the force is also investigating the dog’s death but refrained from commenting on unverified online rumours.
What remains unclear — The NSPCA has not disclosed any specific leads in their investigation of the incident involving the burnt dog.
NSPCA investigates case of burned dog discovered in Dublin suburb
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An animal charity has described one of the ‘most distressing cases’ it has ever seen after it was called to a badly burned dog.
NSPCA inspectors are investigating the charred remains of a dog outside an estate in Ballymun, a suburb just outside Dublin.
The NSPCA has appealed to the public to help solve what it described as one of the worst cases of animal cruelty their officers have encountered
Inspectors ‘did everything possible’ to identify the animal, including scanning for a microchip on Thursday.
‘Tragically, the remains were so badly damaged that identification was not possible.
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‘Inspectors also discovered what appeared to be a stick or pole lodged in the dog’s body,’ they said.
They added: ‘This is one of the most distressing cases our Inspectors have encountered. No animal should ever suffer or be treated in this way.’
The badly charred remains of the pet left it unrecognisable (Picture: DSPCA)
The NSPCA is appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything that could assist in its enquiries, ‘no matter how insignificant it may seem’.
‘Your information could make all the difference,’ it said. Adding: ‘All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.’
Asked by WTX about rumours spread by Turning Point UK the dog had been eaten, a Garda spokesperson said the force ‘does not comment on material posted online, which cannot be verified’.
The force are investigating the death.
The NSPCA has been contacted for further comment.
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Hungary’s government proposes removal of president amid political tension
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Hungary’s government proposes removal of president amid political tension
Constitutional Amendment
Prime Minister Péter Magyar submitted an amendment stating that the mandate of the incumbent President of the Republic shall terminate the day after the amendment’s enactment.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar submitted an amendment stating that the mandate of the incumbent President of the Republic shall terminate the day after the amendment’s enactment.
Constitutional Changes
The proposed amendment, backed by a supermajority, signals significant alterations to Hungary’s governance, including the removal of key figures critical for upholding democratic principles.
The proposed amendment, backed by a supermajority, signals significant alterations to Hungary’s governance, including the removal of key figures critical for upholding democratic principles.
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“The question is whether this force will sweep away internationally recognised and required principles of the rule of law, as well as genuine representative democracy,” said President Tamás Sulyok.
“The question is whether this force will sweep away internationally recognised and required principles of the rule of law, as well as genuine representative democracy,” said President Tamás Sulyok.
Hungary could vote to oust president as early as next week as opposition complains of ‘tyranny’
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Hungary’s opposition Fidesz party has called for a demonstration on Thursday after Prime Minister Péter Magyar submitted a constitutional amendment to remove the country’s president, Tamás Sulyok.
Magyar, who won a landslide victory in April’s election, ending Viktor Orbán‘s 16 years in power, has repeatedly called for the removal of the official appointed by his predecessor, whom he calls “Orbán’s puppet”.
Magyar’s amendment, filed on Saturday, states that “the mandate of the incumbent President of the Republic shall terminate on the day following the entry into force of the amendment to the Fundamental Law”.
The governing Tisza Party holds a supermajority in parliament, meaning the amendment is expected to pass. According to sources in the Hungarian parliament, the vote could take place as early as next week, but this has not been officially confirmed.
The constitutional changes would also remove four constitutional judges by setting their retirement age at 70, and limit parliamentary deputies to a 12-year mandate.
President Sulyok has said he has no intention of resigning, describing Magyar’s move as a threat to democracy.
“The question is whether this force will sweep away internationally recognised and required principles of the rule of law, as well as genuine representative democracy,” Sulyok said in a statement on Sunday.
Magyar pledged repeatedly during his election campaign to remove the president from office. He argues that Sulyok failed to fulfil his constitutional duties and did not stand up for opposition supporters during Orbán’s time in power.
“Viktor Orbán failed the Hungarian people, and Tamás Sulyok, whom he appointed, failed the Hungarian Republic,” Magyar said in June.
Fidesz has said the president’s removal would pave the way for tyranny, and has called for a demonstration on Thursday in support of Sulyok.
“The Tisza Party crosses all boundaries – human, moral and legal,” said Orbán. “Hungarian voters did not authorise this.”
The opposition argues that Sulyok was elected in accordance with the constitution, and that his removal would amount to personalised legislation.
A delegation from the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission, an advisory body specialising in constitutional affairs, visited Hungary last week and met both the president and government officials. Its findings have not yet been made public.
The European Commission has said it is monitoring the constitutional amendment process in Hungary.
High flows in South Saskatchewan River dislodge buoys and trigger rescues
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Get you up to speed: South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescues
City of Saskatoon officials have advised residents and pets to stay away from the river following warnings of fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards. This advisory comes as conditions in the area pose significant safety risks.
City officials are monitoring water conditions and have deployed signage along the riverbank to warn the public. No timeline has been provided regarding when it will be safe for individuals and pets to return to the river area.
City of Saskatoon officials have issued a warning advising residents and pets to stay away from the river due to “fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.” Further assessments are planned to determine the safety of the river environment in the coming days.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how long the advisory to stay off the river will remain in effect.
High flows in South Saskatchewan River dislodge buoys and trigger rescues
People and pets are being advised by City of Saskatoon officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge due to ‘fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.’
Trump claims he witnessed incident leading to Balogun’s suspension and contacted FIFA president
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Get you up to speed: Trump says he saw World Cup play that led to Folarin Balogun’s suspension and spoke to FIFA president
Folarin Balogun of the U.S. Men’s National Team received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California, resulting in a one-game suspension. FIFA has since reversed the suspension following discussions initiated by President Trump.
FIFA’s judicial bodies are currently reviewing the red card incident involving Folarin Balogun, with the timeline for their decision remaining unspecified. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the legal process is ongoing, stressing that the independence of FIFA’s judicial bodies must be maintained.
President Trump confirmed he requested FIFA to review Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card suspension, asserting it did not constitute a foul. FIFA has reversed the suspension, but the decision is under appeal, with Infantino emphasising the independence of FIFA’s judicial bodies in handling such cases.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how FIFA will address the ongoing appeal against the reversal of Balogun’s suspension.
Trump claims he witnessed incident leading to Balogun’s suspension and contacted FIFA president
Washington — President Trump said he saw the World Cup play that led to U.S. Men’s National Team soccer star Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card suspension, and then spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked for a review.
The U.S. team’s striker was given a red card during the team’s Wednesday match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, eliminating him from the next game. Balogun was penalized for stepping on the right ankle of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FIFA reversed the one-match suspension, although that reversal is facing criticism and an appeal. The president told reporters in the Oval Office Monday that he “saw the play,” and Balogun’s move didn’t constitute a foul or an infraction. Mr. Trump said he talked with Infantino about the incident.
“I’m a person that loves sports and was a good athlete,” he said. “And I understand sports really well. Really well. And that wasn’t a foul. That wasn’t even an infraction. That was two guys running full speed that happened to crash into each other. You can’t take your foot and properly place it on somebody else’s foot when you’re going — no, these were two great athletes that got tangled up.”
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“And this referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his, if you check his past,” the president said. “I don’t want to say that because I don’t like to create controversy, but very suspect. If you like, I’ll provide you with the past. He made a call that nobody could believe. Even people on the other side, they said ‘We got lucky.'”
The president said Balogun “didn’t do anything wrong.” Despite his assertion that he knows sports “really well,” the president admitted he at first didn’t know what the red card meant.
“Then I started hearing that that means you can’t play in the next game — at least in the next game,” he said, arguing it’s “very unfair” to penalize someone for a “game that hasn’t been played yet.”
“Yes, I asked for a review by FIFA,” he said of his conversation with Gianni.
“I spoke to a man who’s highly respected and by the way, whose level of respect has gone up tenfold,” he added, apparently referring to Infantino.
But Mr. Trump said he didn’t tell Gianni what to do, and he didn’t take credit for FIFA’s reversal.
“All I did, I asked for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” he continued. “… If they wouldn’t allow, you know, a top player, maybe the best, maybe among the best players on the team, I think it would have had a big stain. And I related, just that, I didn’t tell him what to do, I can’t tell him what to do.”
Infantino said Monday in a statement that “FIFA’s judicial bodies are independent.”
“Yes, I regularly discuss matters related to the FIFA World Cup with the president of the United States, and on this matter, I did receive a call from President Donald Trump, just as I receive calls from heads of state, government officials, football stakeholders and business executives from around the world on many different issues,” Infantino said.
“During our conversation, I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies,” he said. “That is how FIFA’s system works, and it is a principle that I will always uphold.”
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