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Yair Lapid calls Gaza City takeover decision ‘a disaster’Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has blasted the security cabinet’s Gaza City decision as “a disaster” and said far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich dragged the Israeli prime minister into something that was “exactly what Hamas wanted”.Lapid also said the decision would lead to the deaths of more hostages and many soldiers as well as “political collapse”.His post on X reads in full (in a translation): The cabinet’s decision tonight is a disaster that will lead to many more disasters. In complete contradiction to the opinion of the military and…

First Look, the work in progress section of Locarno Film Festival – spotlighting six feature films in post-production stage – is heading to Canada for its 14th edition. “Canada was on our radar for a while, as we believe there’s a roster of great talents being produced in that territory which brings a great diversity and also a good mix of emerging and established filmmakers,” noted Locarno’s Industry Manager Daria Voumard.  “Canadian films are also very well represented in our official selection; therefore the choice was quite organic.” In the past, First Look presented new productions from Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Israel, Poland, Baltic…

205 Lasaco Assurance Plc has promised to keep improving its services and maintain its position as one of the leading insurance companies in the country. This assurance was given at the 2025 South-West Region Customers’ Forum organised by the company to engage customers, brokers, and business partners. The forum, held recently, gave Lasaco an opportunity to hear directly from stakeholders and collect feedback that will help guide its operations. The event was organised by the company’s Customer Experience Team led by Miss Oluseye Smart and Miss Deborah Jelmark. It allowed for open discussion on how the company can serve its…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier that Israel’s military will ‘take control of all Gaza’.Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military occupation of Gaza City, located in the north of the Palestinian enclave.“The [Israeli military] will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement early on Friday announcing the takeover plan.Two Israeli government sources told the Reuters news agency that any resolution by the security cabinet would now need to be approved by the…

On a crisp spring morning in Brampton town of Canada’s Ontario province in May, Harjit Singh Dhadda meticulously tied his traditional sage green turban as he got ready for work.He embraced his daughter Gurleen before leaving for his trucking insurance office in Mississauga near Toronto’s bustling Pearson international airport.It was the last time Gurleen saw her 51-year-old father alive. As Harjit reached the car park of his office on May 14, two men confronted him. One of them pumped multiple bullets into Harjit’s body before fleeing in a stolen 2018 Dodge Challenger.Harjit later died of his injuries at a local…

Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also acknowledged “daylight between our worldviews” with boss Elon Musk, who hasn’t commented on Keele’s exit. “I love my two toddlers and I don’t get to see them enough,” Keele wrote, posting the news on both X and LinkedIn. Despite calling his time at the AI startup “incredible” and working with Musk “the adventure of a lifetime,” he said he couldn’t keep “riding two horses at…

Hugh SchofieldParis correspondentGetty ImagesMajor brands like Perrier are under the spotlight after the scandal broke in FranceFrance’s multi-billion euro mineral water companies are under the spotlight because of climate change and growing concerns about the industry’s environmental impact.At issue is whether some world-famous brands, notably the iconic Perrier label, can even continue calling themselves “natural mineral water”.A decision in the Perrier case is due in the coming months. It follows revelations in the French media about illicit filtration systems that have been widely used in the industry, apparently because of worries about water contamination, after years of drought linked to…

Emergency services in Johannesburg and Tshwane are on high alert for fires from heating devices during the cold front. City Power warns residents about electricity overuse, causing transformer failures and potential power cuts during peak times. Gauteng residents are being warned to stay safe and warm this week as a strong cold front hits the province. The weather is expected to be very cold, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even a small chance of snow or sleet in some parts of the province. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow Level 3 warning for severe thunderstorms in areas…

US to Pull $500m from mRNA Vaccine Research Citing “More Risk Than Benefit”

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has refused to rule out the possibility of Nicolas Jackson leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.Newcastle are reportedly interested in the 24-year-old forward, after Manchester United hijacked the Magpies’ bid to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.If they are to sell, Chelsea would be targeting a transfer fee of at least double the £32m they paid Villarreal for Jackson in 2023.When asked whether Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer, Maresca said: “When the transfer window is open, unfortunately or fortunately, anything can happen. This also involves Nico’s situation.”At the moment we also had…