Wednesday, July 10, 2024

British police track down suspect in crossbow killings of BBC presenter's wife, daughters

Two police officers, with their backs turned, stand in front of white and blue police tape stretched across a road. In the background is a white, yellow and blue police vehicle and a blue and white tent standing in front of a brick house.

British police said they found Wednesday the man suspected of using a crossbow to kill the wife and two daughters of a BBC radio commentator near London and that the suspect is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/uk-crossbow-killings-bbc-presenter-1.7259561?cmp=rss

Former Democratic U.S. presidential candidate fears 'a landslide' if Biden stays in race

An older clean shaven man points in a closeup shot of him standing behind a podium and speaking.

The mood on Capitol Hill is grimly uncertain for Democrats, who are wrestling over U.S. President Joe Biden's re-election prospects and the extraordinary question before them: whether to stand behind his candidacy or push the president to bow out amid concerns over his ability to lead them to victory.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/democratic-concerns-biden-1.7259094?cmp=rss

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Jury selection complete for Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial

A man in a suit walks past a field of people with cameras.

A jury was seated Tuesday for Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start Wednesday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/alec-baldwin-jury-selection-1.7258921?cmp=rss

Yamal becomes youngest-ever goalscorer at a Euro as Spain storms past France into final

A men's soccer player slides on his knees.

Spain reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at the tournament.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/european-championship-soccer-semifinal-recap-july-9-1.7258522?cmp=rss

Russian court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, is seen speaking in Berlin in June 2024.

A court in Russia ordered the arrest of the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a hearing on Tuesday that was conducted in absentia as part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on the opposition.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-arrest-warrant-yulia-navalnaya-1.7258625?cmp=rss