Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Retired police officer Tzachi Havkin named as suspect in alleged Lahav 433 corruption probe
The publication of Havkin’s identity was permitted following requests by major Israeli media outlets, including Walla, Channel 13, News1, and Haaretz, after months under a sweeping gag order. Retired Israel Police Chief Superintendent Tzachi Havkin was named on Sunday as the senior police officer arrested in September, alongside several other suspects, in a widening corruption…
Read MoreBrigitte Bardot on Muslims, men and ‘horrible’ humanity
Brigitte Bardot, France’s outspoken sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s, who has died at the age of 91, tended to shoot from the hip. A passionate defender of animal rights who also supported the far-right, here are some of her most famous (or infamous) utterances: – On fame – – “Fame? You can shove…
Read More“The Ice-Skater,” by Kanak Kapur
The man from Kabul had warned about the number of men assigned to each room. “I won’t lie to you,” he had said. “You’ll be uncomfortable. You’ll have to adjust.” Source link
Read MoreCAN 2025 / Equatorial Guinea – Sudan: head-to-head history
CAN 2025 / Equatorial Guinea – Sudan: who holds the historical edge? CAN 2025 / Equatorial Guinea – Sudan: head-to-head history The history between Equatorial Guinea and Sudan is brief but unequivocal. Two meetings, two victories for Equatorial Guinea: a pragmatic 1-0 win in Bata in 2018, followed by a resounding 4-1 triumph the following…
Read MoreIran had highest number of executions in over a decade, human rights report says
Iran’s treatment of prisoners in 2025 was also rife with abuses, according to the report, with 2,513 cases of prisoners being held in inappropriate conditions. Iran conducted the highest number of executions in over a decade (1,922), the Iranian human rights group Human Rights Activists (HRA) announced in its annual statistical report for 2025. The…
Read MoreSharp cooldown Sunday with gusty winds
What We’re Tracking Light winter mix possible We’ll rapidly cool down tomorrow with a cold front Sunday morning bringing a few light, scattered showers and highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. As temperatures plummet, there may be a brief changeover from rain to a light sleet/snow mix as Arctic air will rush in…
Read MorePurchases of iPhone 17 Pro soar across Gaza amid ‘limited’ humanitarian aid
Friday’s NBC report said that, due to the compactness of the phones, they can be imported into the Strip more efficiently than construction materials or formula. Rising purchases of Apple’s new iPhone 17s by Palestinians are being reported within the Gaza Strip, with many of the buyers still displaced and jobless, according to an NBC…
Read MoreHamas set to elect new terror leader with Hayya, Mashaal in pole position
According to Asharq, Hayya is expected to win due to his popularity in the Gaza Strip and involvement in Hamas operations in the West Bank. Hamas is planning to hold internal elections to choose its new political bureau head, Saudi Arabia-based outlet Asharq News reported on Saturday. The election, which was originally set to be…
Read MoreRipple Leverages Japanese Banking Giants to Drive XRP Ledger Activity
XRP ETF surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum. Photo by BeInCrypto Ripple Labs is doubling down on its presence in Japan, drawing on longstanding relationships with the country’s traditional financial institutions. The strategy is aimed at increasing adoption and interest in the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This week, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan and Web3 Salon launched the Japan…
Read MoreWhy A.I. Didn’t Transform Our Lives in 2025
One year ago, Sam Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, made a bold prediction: “We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents ‘join the workforce’ and materially change the output of companies.” A couple of weeks later, the company’s chief product officer, Kevin Weil, said at the World Economic Forum conference at…
Read MoreGermany’s largest union urges joint action to avert industrial crisis
Germany’s largest trade union, IG Metall, says industry must work closely with politicians and employees to overcome what it describes as a profound crisis facing the country’s industrial base. Pointing to US tariffs, China’s technological race to catch-up and high energy prices resulting from the war in Ukraine, union head Christiane Benner recently warned: “These…
Read MoreEgyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after release from Egyptian prison
Abd el-Fattah, 44, has become Egypt’s most prominent political prisoner after spending much of his adult life in and out of detention due to his activism. High-profile activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after an Egyptian presidential pardon in September, has arrived in Britain, the Egyptian-British campaigner’s family and British Prime Minister…
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