Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
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Source: New South Wales – News
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at Mansfield Park.
Just before 6.30pm on Sunday 8 June, police and paramedics were called to Hanson Road after a person was struck by a car.
Hanson Road is closed in both directions between Hamilton Road and Waller Street.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Campers get to make, cook and taste their own damper.
Since the ACT Government launched its free camps program in February this year, over 640 students have experienced one at Birrigai Outdoor School, near Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Another 370 students are booked to attend their free camp by the end of Term 2, which means Birrigai will have hosted more than 1000 students from 13 schools for free camps by mid-year.
Camp is a fun and important part of schooling. But have you ever wondered what students actually get up to?
This article looks at what ACT public primary school students can expect on their free overnight camp.
The free camps program gives one year group from each ACT public primary school a free overnight camp at Birrigai each year.
This ensures all ACT public primary school students attend a free camp during their primary school years.
Free camps mean all students can attend, with no one missing out due to cost.
All ACT public primary schools will have their first free camp in 2025 or 2026.
Birrigai offers different programs aligned with the curriculum. Themes include:
Outdoor activities are central to the experience. On camp, students may take part in:
Programs vary due to the age and size of the group, the season and weather conditions.
Local parents and carers may recall their own school camps at Birrigai, which was established in 1980.
The outdoor school is surrounded by mountains, woodland and streams. It is of historical and ongoing significance to the Ngunnawal people.
Students can see archaeological sites over 25,000 years old. There’s also plenty of wildlife to spot.
Birrigai camps help students view the world differently and connect or re-connect to Country.
Students experience the novelty of sleeping in bunk-style cabins.
These are heated and air-conditioned and have shared internal bathrooms.
There are also facilities to cater for people with additional needs.
At mealtimes, everyone eats together in Birrigai’s large dining hall.
Meals are freshly prepared by an in-house catering team. Food aligns with the National Healthy School Canteen Guidelines.
The team can accommodate specific dietary needs. Birrigai is a nut-free site.
The free camps program complements other initiatives aimed at helping Canberra families with school costs. These include:
Find out more at education.act.gov.au
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
SJ’s address at Ceremony for Admission of New Senior Counsel (English only)
Chief Justice, members of the Judiciary, Chairman of the Bar (Hong Kong Bar Association), President of the Law Society (Law Society of Hong Kong), fellow members of the legal profession, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
On behalf of the Department of Justice, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to the three new silks: Ms Catrina Lam, Ms Priscilia Lam and Mr Timothy Parker. Their appointments as Senior Counsel are undoubtedly well deserved.
I have to confess that I had a mixed feeling upon seeing their names in the press release of the Judiciary. On the one hand, I noted at once that the family name of two of the appointees is “Lam” (林). I am, naturally, very proud and pleased that the “Lams” seem to be doing quite well in the legal field. Other prominent examples would include eminent members of the Judiciary such as Johnson Lam PJ and Godfrey Lam JA. On the other hand, I was a bit concerned that this is second year in a row that there are more female appointees than male!
Catrina has a very successful practice mainly in the area of commercial and competition law. For those of you who know the Chinese names of Catrina and me, apart from having the same family name, the second character is also identical i.e. “定”. Very shortly after the Judiciary’s announcement, I received a WeChat message from a lawyer friend on the Mainland asking very seriously whether Catrina is my younger sister!
Priscilia, as we all know, specialises in criminal law. The Department of Justice has instructed her to prosecute in many important criminal cases. When I was preparing this speech, I asked one of my colleagues in the Prosecution Division whether there is anything funny or interesting that I can say about Priscilia. To my disappointment, the answer that I received is that “Sorry, I tried and tried, scratched my head, but I just can’t think of anything funny.” Perhaps I have not asked the right person. Anyhow, it is well known that Priscilia is very sporty; and is very good at kick boxing, snowboarding and wake surfing. At one point, I was very tempted to consult Zervos JA, who is, as we all know, the dear husband of Priscilia, on the level of her kick boxing skills as he might have some first-hand experience but, on reflection, that did not appear to be a good idea at all!
As to Timothy, he has a general civil practice and is particularly recognised for his expertise in public law and constitutional matters. I was told that his son, Graham, was born last month. So, coupled with his appointment as Senior Counsel, this is what we would say in Chinese: “雙喜臨門”, double happiness.
Apart from today’s ceremony, there were two other significant legal events in the past week or so. First, last Wednesday, the Legislative Council approved the appointment of Sir William Young, an eminent former judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, as a foreign non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Second, about a week ago on May 30, 33 countries including China signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong. Representatives from around other 40 countries and 20 international organisations also attended the ceremony. These encouraging developments demonstrate that Hong Kong’s status as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre is strongly supported and acknowledged by our country and the international community.
Hong Kong’s success in this respect so far is attributed to our common law system, which is indeed one of the most important and distinctive advantages enjoyed by Hong Kong under the principle of “one country, two systems”. While we must do our best to preserve and enhance the essential features and core values of our common law system, it is vital not to overlook many challenges ahead. Senior Counsel, as leaders of our strong and independent bar, are expected and required to play proactive and leading roles in overcoming these challenges. For the present purpose, I would like to mention three of them.
The first challenge is how to use technological innovations to promote efficiency, but without compromising the integrity, of judicial proceedings. I wish to quote from an English decision handed down yesterday in Ayinde, R (On the Application of) v Qatar National Bank QPSC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin) “Artificial intelligence is a tool that carries with it risks as well as opportunities. Its use must take place therefore with an appropriate degree of oversight, and within a regulatory framework that ensures compliance with well-established professional and ethical standards if public confidence in the administration of justice is to be maintained… In the context of legal research, the risks of using artificial intelligence are now well known. Freely available generative artificial intelligence tools, trained on a large language model such as ChatGPT are not capable of conducting reliable legal research. Such tools can produce apparently coherent and plausible responses to prompts, but those coherent and plausible responses may turn out to be entirely incorrect. The responses may make confident assertions that are simply untrue. They may cite sources that do not exist. They may purport to quote passages from a genuine source that do not appear in that source. Those who use artificial intelligence to conduct legal research notwithstanding these risks have a professional duty therefore to check the accuracy of such research…There are serious implications for the administration of justice and public confidence in the justice system if artificial intelligence is misused. In those circumstances, practical and effective measures must now be taken by those within the legal profession with individual leadership responsibilities (such as heads of chambers and managing partners) and by those with the responsibility for regulating the provision of legal services. Those measures must ensure that every individual currently providing legal services within this jurisdiction (whenever and wherever they were qualified to do so) understands and complies with their professional and ethical obligations and their duties to the court if using artificial intelligence.” It is clear that these important remarks apply equally to Hong Kong.
The second challenge is how to enhance the synergy between our common law system and the Mainland legal system under the principle of “one country, two systems”. To maintain Hong Kong’s unique attractiveness as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” between China and the rest of the world in the provision of legal and dispute resolution services, it is essential to review, and improve on, the existing mutual legal assistance arrangements in civil and commercial matters continuously. All of them are concerned with either judicial or arbitration proceedings in which counsel are usually heavily involved. On the other hand, there is a huge and growing demand on the Mainland for capacity building on international legal practice. A good recent example is the Legal Services Forum, which included a mock arbitration, held in Xi’an about two weeks ago in late May, which was attended by a large number of Mainland lawyers not just from Shaanxi but many other neighbouring provinces and regions in Western China. One of the most sought-after topics in these capacity building programmes is the skill and etiquette of oral advocacy, which is something that Senior Counsel are renowned for.
The third challenge is to maintain Hong Kong’s international image regarding its rule of law. We have to face the music. For whatever reasons, many people outside Hong Kong do not have a proper and complete understanding of the present state of the rule of law, and the actual operation of our legal and judicial systems, in Hong Kong. Nowadays, perception is reality. A negative perception, no matter how misplaced, is liable to impair people’s trust and confidence in Hong Kong as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre. Senior Counsel, owing to their status as respectable and independent legal professionals as well as skillful advocates, are best positioned to tell the good and true story of Hong Kong in this regard.
These challenges must, of course, be overcome by different branches of the legal profession of Hong Kong together. But, as I said earlier and for reasons that I explained, it is reasonably expected that Senior Counsel, as an institution representing the cream of our profession, should take the lead to do so. I sincerely hope that the three new silks would join the efforts in this respect.
On this note, may I wish all three of you all the best and every success. Thank you.
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Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: DHS and Idaho Team up in Joint Immigration Enforcement Operation
lass=”text-align-center”> Idaho is helping DHS keep America safe
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Idaho Governor Brad Little announced that the state of Idaho has signed a new agreement to support President Trump’s deportation agenda
Idaho State Police will be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send hundreds of criminal illegal aliens in Idaho jails to ICE detention facilities for deportation
This agreement was made under the 287g authority of the Immigration and Nationality Act
“287(g) is critically important to our strategy of having the enforcement that we need to really address the criminal activities that we’ve seen out on the ground,” said Secretary Noem
“It has been wonderful to see people jump in and be a part of it to make sure that we have not just the authorities that we need to go out there and to work, but also to have the local knowledge and the people in the community that really want to be a part of the solution
We are looking for more agreements like that across the country, and we will continue to build on it
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Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS has expanded enforcement cooperation with state and local law enforcement to historic levels
Since President Trump took office, ICE has signed hundreds of new agreements, bringing the current total to 649
Announcing the agreement, Governor Little said: “Idaho is stepping up to help the Trump administration transport illegal immigrants with criminal histories out of our jails and to ICE facilities, where they will be deported out of our country
These criminals here illegally have committed crimes such as domestic violence, robbery, driving under the influence, and other dangerous activities that threaten Idaho families, but in counties across our state they are being released back into our communities after arrest
This is unacceptable
Idaho has taken many steps to increase our coordination with the Trump administration in the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws, and I want to further strengthen our state’s partnership with President Trump to help address the national emergency posed by years of reckless border policies under the Biden-Harris administration
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“I’m really encouraged to see Idaho making its communities safer by signing on with our 287(g) program,” said Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons
“You have to remember that we’re talking about criminals — and often, they won’t take an arrest sitting down — so when local jails are allowed to turn them over to ICE in a safe setting, we don’t need to send dozens of federal law enforcement officers into the public to make arrests
Partnerships like this one keep offenders out of communities and protect our families, friends and neighbors
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DHS has recently conducted several successful 287g operations with its partners, including:
Operation Tidal Wave in Florida, which arrested nearly 1,200 criminal illegal aliens
An operation in Nashville, TN that arrested nearly 200 criminal illegal aliens
An operation in Salt Lake City, UT that arrested 52 criminal illegal aliens
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The upgraded facilities will provide a welcoming, secure and inclusive environment for people as they recover.
Construction has begun on the Watson Health Precinct redevelopment.
The new facilities will support better health services for young people and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Canberra.
The precinct will include:
The Ted Noffs Foundation will provide live-in alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services for young people.
Residential care for young people experiencing mental health challenges will be provided by Marymead CatholicCare.
Image: Artist impression of CatholicCare courtyard.
A residential rehabilitation facility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will be built.
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (Winnunga) will run the service.
Winnunga has led the design of the new facility.
This partnership helps ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive culturally appropriate care to support their recovery.
Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
Find out more about the government’s health projects on the Built for CBR website.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Sergeant Jason Cleeton:
Police are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run incident this morning that left two women and their dogs injured.
Emergency services were called to Attwood Road, Paremoremo, about 7.10am after a report of a white ute striking two pedestrians.
The vehicle then left the scene without stopping.
One woman sustained serious injuries and another moderate.
Both were transported to hospital for treatment.
Police are now working to identify the driver of the vehicle which struck the women.
The ute was travelling on Attwood Road towards Paremoremo Road.
It sustained some damage in the crash, which will likely be noticeable.
If you have any information about this vehicle or its driver, we are urging you to get in touch.
We would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to us.
If you can help, please call 105 and quote reference number 250608/7303.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Both Cambodia and Thailand expressed hopes for a peaceful settlement of the border dispute after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area on May 28.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Saturday that he hopes to resolve the border issue with Thailand peacefully.
“Cambodia adheres to the principles of maintaining peace, friendship and good cooperation with Thailand,” Hun Manet posted on his Facebook page, saying Cambodia has decided to refer the dispute to the International Court of Justice.
“The decision is to seek a peaceful and permanent solution to the border problems in those areas, rather than leaving the problem to remain ambiguous for a long time, which could lead to a new armed conflict,” he added.
Hun Manet said Cambodia would continue to collaborate with Thai parties to promote the measurement of the border and establish the remaining border using the Cambodia-Thai Joint Boundary Commission mechanism.
Speaking at a press conference, Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura called on the Cambodian side to “reduce the level of tension along the border to prevent the situation from escalating unnecessarily.”
Following the late-May military skirmish, Thailand has exercised “the utmost restraint” and focused on resolving the situation peacefully by pursuing all diplomatic channels to de-escalate tensions, Nikorndej said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, posted on X on Friday that he has “engaged with the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia” regarding the ongoing border issues.
“I urge Thailand and Cambodia to continue exercising restraint, take measures to de-escalate tensions, and work towards a peaceful and comprehensive resolution,” Anwar said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided several locations in Los Angeles on Friday, sparking mass protests downtown.
As immigration crackdowns continue across Southern California and the nation, the raids have resulted in at least 44 individuals being detained, igniting widespread protests, confrontations and chaos in the second-largest U.S. city.
As videos posted online showed, about a hundred protesters were in a standoff with immigration agents on Friday noon, when several workers were taken into custody in handcuffs at a clothing store in the Fashion District.
The Service Employees International Union California issued a statement saying the union’s president, David Huerta, was “injured and detained” during the raid.
Huerta was arrested for “interfering with federal officers” as he “deliberately obstructed their access by blocking their vehicle,” said United States Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli in an X post.
Essayli also said federal agents were serving a search warrant in the Fashion District for alleged fictitious employee documents. He said there’s reason to believe an employer was using fictitious documents for some of its workers.
In the evening, about 500 people gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the raids. Large crowds walked through the area holding signs and chanting “ICE out of LA”.
Videos from the scene showed protesters clashing with policemen as tear gas and pepper spray were used. Some protesters used hammers to break concrete columns and throw large broken concrete at the officers.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Jim McDonnell issued a statement Friday, saying LAPD was not involved in civil immigration enforcement during the daytime. However, the LAPD declared the protest in the evening as an unlawful assembly and later issued a City Wide Tactical Alert, requesting all officers to remain on duty.
“I’m aware that these actions cause anxiety for many Angelenos,” McDonnell said in the statement, “I want everyone, including our immigrant community, to feel safe calling the police in their time of need and know that the LAPD will be there for you without regard to one’s immigration status.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released a statement Friday night, saying that she was “deeply angered” by the federal immigration enforcement actions in the city.
“These tactics sow terror in our communities and distrust basic principles of safety in our city. My office is in close coordination with immigrant rights community organizations. We will not stand for this,” said the statement.
Local community organizations held a press conference in the evening denouncing the raids.
“They were random sweeps, and they were picking up our community in random sweeps. They were racially profiling our community,” said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights, at the conference.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
Know Your Immigration Rights
If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.
Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.
Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.
Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.
The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.
Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested 4 youths after an aggravated robbery in Katherine last night.
Just before 9:20pm, it is alleged that five youth offenders had entered the backyard of a property on Sandalwood Crescent, all armed with various edged and blunt weapons . The offenders then threatened a female resident before stealing her vehicle, ramming through the properties gate and fleeing the scene.
Around 10:20pm, the vehicle was found abandoned on a bush track behind Callistemon Drive.
A short time later, Katherine Police arrested 4 male youths, aged 12, 13,13 and 13.
All currently remain in custody pending charges being laid.
Police believe the offenders were also involved in the recent aggravated robbery on Grevillea Road with investigations ongoing. Police urge anyone with information, including dash cam or CCTV footage, to contact police on 131 444 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Hong Kong’s universities are internationally renowned for their excellence in many different fields, attracting students from all around the world to study in the city.
Hannah Yu is among them. Hailing from Zhejiang, she is an undergraduate student in City University’s School of Law. She describes the university as having an international atmosphere, with various courses being taught by visiting foreign scholars.
“Hong Kong is the bridge between the east and west,” she said. “Here we can have more chance to interact with people with diverse backgrounds. And also, Hong Kong is one of the few common law jurisdictions in Asia.”
The university also provides a number of exchange programmes, with Hannah having been on short-term exchange visits to Oxford University in the UK and another university in Sweden.
“I think this experience is what Hong Kong gives me,” she said.
Universities in Hong Kong encourage exchange learning by developing exchange programmes and offering financial assistance to participating students. As of the end of November last year, universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) had signed more than 2,600 student exchange agreements with institutions around the world.
Cultural diversity
City University has been ranked as the world’s most international university by the British magazine Times Higher Education for two consecutive years, and its many non-local students help to create a richly multicultural environment.
Ivelina Karaatanasova from Bulgaria is an undergraduate student at the university’s School of Creative Media. She explained that she chose to study in Hong Kong because she wanted to explore creative environments outside of Europe.
Owing to the university’s highly internationalised environment, she has met people from all kinds of backgrounds, allowing her to think innovatively and understand diverse perspectives.
She added that she enjoys Hong Kong’s vibrant lifestyle and hopes to stay in the city after graduation if she can find an opportunity to develop her career here.
Abundant opportunities
Kevin Frans Periatna from Indonesia agrees that Hong Kong boasts unique advantages and offers a diverse range of opportunities for graduates.
An undergraduate in City University’s College of Business, he was inspired to step out of his comfort zone and come to Hong Kong by the example of his elder brother, a City University graduate.
He highlighted that Hong Kong provides diversified options for graduate career paths, adding that the Government offers extensive support for startups, backed by a flourishing ecosystem in the city. Kevin plans to stay in Hong Kong after graduating to develop his career or even start his own business.
He also emphasised the part cultural diversity plays in ensuring the university’s success.
“There will not be innovation if there are no different opinions,” he said. “By having different people from different cultures, it could make the university become one of the best universities.”
Talent acquisition
To further develop Hong Kong into an international education hub for post-secondary education, the Government doubled the enrolment ceiling for non-local students of government-funded post-secondary institutions to 40% from the current academic year.
UGC Secretariat Secretary-General Prof James Tang said that having more foreign students studying in Hong Kong is beneficial to the city.
“On the one hand, it will attract talent to Hong Kong,” he said. “On the other hand, it helps local students in appreciating and understanding diverse cultures.”
The number of non-local students has gradually increased over the past five years. In the current academic year, the number of such students enrolling in UGC-funded programmes reached about 26,600, adding to growing demand for student accommodation.
The Government set up the Hostel Development Fund in 2018 to support the construction of student hostels by UGC-funded universities. With the completion of various hostel projects coming to fruition, it is expected that the total capacity of the city’s student accommodation will increase to around 50,000.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
TEHRAN, June 7 (Xinhua) — Iran says its intelligence services have obtained a trove of documents related to Israel’s nuclear program, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported Saturday. Israeli officials have yet to comment on the report.
The documents, described by Iranian media as “sensitive and strategic,” were said to have been smuggled out of Israel. IRIB, citing unnamed regional sources, called the alleged acquisition of the information one of the most significant intelligence leaks in Israel’s history.
The materials allegedly include thousands of files detailing Israeli nuclear facilities and plans. The transfer of the documents required a media blackout to ensure their safe arrival in Iran, IRIB reported. The state broadcaster noted that the volume of data was so large that it took weeks to review and catalogue it.
The report from Iran follows a statement by the General Security Service and the Israel Police on May 20, when the agencies said they had arrested two Israeli citizens in April near the city of Haifa on suspicion of gathering intelligence for Iran. –0–
Source: US Department of Homeland Security
This violence against ICE must end
WASHINGTON – Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property. It took the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2 hours to respond.
Our ICE enforcement officers are facing a 413% increase in assaults against them. Disturbingly, in recent days, ICE officers’ family members have been doxed and targeted as well.
These riots in Los Angeles and increased assaults on ICE officers come after Democrat politicians, including Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Wu of Boston, Tim Walz, and Mayor Bass of Los Angeles, have villainized and demonized ICE law enforcement.
“The violent targeting of law enforcement in Los Angeles by lawless rioters is despicable and Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom must call for it to end. The men and women of ICE put their lives on the line to protect and defend the lives of American citizens,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Make no mistake, Democrat politicians like Hakeem Jeffries, Mayor Wu of Boston, Tim Walz, and Mayor Bass of Los Angeles are contributing to the surge in assaults of our ICE officers through their repeated vilification and demonization of ICE. From comparisons to the modern-day Nazi gestapo to glorifying rioters, the violent rhetoric of these sanctuary politicians is beyond the pale. This violence against ICE must end.”
These activists and sanctuary politicians are choosing to side with criminals over American victims.
Our ICE operations in LA this week have resulted in the arrest of 118 aliens, including 5 gang members, and those with prior criminal histories of:
ICE has arrested 2,000 aliens a day this week and these violent activists won’t deter enforcement operations.
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Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
HONG KONG, June 7 (Xinhua) — A spokesperson for the Office of the Special Representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute protest over the gross interference of some foreign politicians in the affairs of the HKSAR and China’s internal affairs.
As the department clarified, this was a response to recent unfounded statements by foreign politicians regarding the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and their blatant interference in matters affecting national security.
The official representative noted that under the protection of the national security law, public order is effectively maintained in the SAR, justice is upheld, the rule of law is protected, and the legal rights of residents and the investment and business environment of the metropolis are even better ensured.
According to him, Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, where no one enjoys extra-legal privileges and any offense committed is punished according to the law. The SAR judiciary exercises its authorized functions independently and in accordance with the law, guaranteeing fair and impartial procedures that are beyond criticism.
The spokesman stressed that some foreign politicians ignore the fact that their own countries have numerous national security laws, are oblivious to their own dismal record of human rights and rule of law atrocities, and violate the fundamental principle of international relations of non-interference in domestic affairs.
The brazen attempts by these politicians to undermine the rule of law in the Hong Kong SAR expose their hypocrisy and double standards, the diplomat said, calling on them to acknowledge the facts, change their behavior and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs in any form. –0–
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
June 7, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesStatement
“What took place in Los Angeles yesterday was appalling. As rioters attacked federal ICE and law enforcement officers on the LA streets, Mayor Bass took the side of chaos and lawlessness over law enforcement.
Our brave officers were vastly outnumbered, as over 1,000 rioters surrounded and attacked a federal building. It took over two hours for the Los Angeles Police Department to respond, despite being called multiple times. The brave men and women of ICE were in Los Angeles arresting criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers and those with a history of assault, cruelty to children, domestic violence, robbery, and smuggling.
These violent rioters will be held accountable if they harm federal officers, and make no mistake, ICE will continue to enforce our nation’s immigration laws and arrest criminal illegal aliens. Sanctuary politicians would do well to remember that impeding our efforts only endangers their communities, law enforcement officers, and the detainees they claim to support.”
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Yajaira Castro Mendez have very sadly discovered a body.
While we await formal identification, Yajaira’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Yajaira went missing from Ilford on Thursday, 29 May. Following extensive enquiries by officers a murder investigation was launched.
Since that time detectives have been carrying out urgent enquiries to find Yajaira’s body and during searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire on Saturday, 7 June they found a body.
A post mortem will be held in due course.
Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a very sad development in the investigation and are thoughts are very much with Yajaira’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
We continue to appeal to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to please come forward.”
On Friday, 6 June a man known to Yajaira appeared in court charged with her murder and was remanded into custody.
Anyone with information relating to Yajaira’s disappearance is asked to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Yaraira Castro Mendez have very sadly discovered a body.
While we await formal identification, Yaraira’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Yaraira went missing from Ilford on Thursday, 29 May. Following extensive enquiries by officers a murder investigation was launched.
Since that time detectives have been carrying out urgent enquiries to find Yahaira’s body and during searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire on Saturday, 7 June they found a body.
A post mortem will be held in due course.
Detective Inspector Jay Gregory, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a very sad development in the investigation and are thoughts are very much with Yaraira’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
We continue to appeal to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to please come forward.”
On Friday, 6 June a man known to Yajaira appeared in court charged with her murder and was remanded into custody.
Anyone with information relating to Yajaira’s disappearance is asked to contact police via 101 or @MetCC quoting CAD 3020/06JUN25.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a new parliamentary secretary team focused on building Canada strong.
Canadians elected this new government with a mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build a stronger economy, to bring down costs, and to keep our communities safe. Parliamentary secretaries will support their respective cabinet ministers and secretaries of state to deliver on this mandate.
The new parliamentary secretary team is appointed as follows:
Prime Minister Carney also announced that Élisabeth Brière will serve as Deputy Chief Government Whip, and Arielle Kayabaga will serve as Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
“Canada’s new parliamentary secretary team will deliver on the government’s mandate for change, working collaboratively with all parties in Parliament to build the strongest economy in the G7, advance a new security and economic partnership with the United States, and help Canadians get ahead.”
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
On June 5 and 6, 2025, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives officials participated in a roundtable co-hosted by the State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection). The roundtable took place in Mexico City and brought over 100 Government of Mexico officials together with U.S. law enforcement components from across the government to discuss arms trafficking trends and best practices in curbing arms trafficking.
ATF was joined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Marshals Service in meetings with public security secretaries and attorneys general from most Mexican states, along with federal government representatives from across the Mexican government. Sessions included presentations on seizing and storing illegal firearms, arms and explosive trafficking trends, and investigative case studies where eTrace and bilateral information sharing led to successful outcomes. Additionally, there were discussions of new bilateral projects to curb arms trafficking, which include the sharing of ballistic information linked to crimes between the U.S. and Mexico border states, and a data exploitation lab, where weaponized drones will be leveraged for the arms trafficking vetted unit.
“ATF’s partnerships with both our international and domestic law enforcement counterparts are critical when it comes to stopping the illegal flow of weapons across our southern border,” ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll said. “ATF will continue to work with our partners to stop the flow of dangerous weapons to Mexican cartels.”
Earlier this week, ATF also held a join press conference with CBP and HSI in Laredo, Texas. During this event, speakers highlighted interagency efforts regarding interdictions of southbound firearms. Likewise, the event underscored ATF’s commitment to stemming the flow of illegal firearms across the southern border, and the enhanced consequences for weapons smuggling given the designation of major Mexican-based cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
“ATF works with law enforcement agencies in more than 50 countries to combat illegal firearms trafficking worldwide and identify threats before they reach America’s borders,” said ATF Deputy Assistant Director Shawn Morrow, of the Office of Intelligence Operations. “This roundtable is only one example of how our attachés across the globe work with foreign governments to dismantle criminal organizations and identify emerging threats. This work, especially in Mexico, is critical to keeping illegal firearms out of the hands of violent groups.”
ATF is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for regulating the firearm industry and enforcing laws related to firearms and violent crime. For more information, visit atf.gov or follow @ATFHQ on X.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating on behalf of the coroner after a man died in Royal Darwin Hospital earlier today.
Around 1pm on 30 May 2025, the Australia Federal Police (AFP) received reports of an intoxicated 68-year-old man, unable to board a flight out of Darwin.
The male was taken into protective custody by AFP officers and was initially conveyed to the Palmerston Watchhouse. Before being admitted and whilst still in AFP custody, the Custody Sergeant and nurse assessed the male where it was deemed necessary to convey the man to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) for further assessment.
Upon arrival at RDH, AFP members noticed the man had lost consciousness. Medical staff were alerted, who immediately commenced CPR. Resuscitation efforts were successful, and he was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit in a stable condition for ongoing treatment for what was a suspected medical event.
Earlier today, the man passed away in the ICU. The cause of the man’s death remains undetermined pending a post mortem.
The incident is being investigated as a death in custody, as the man was in the custody of the AFP at the time of him first losing consciousness. The Northern Territory Police Force is now investigating on behalf of the Coroner.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)
Lawmakers to ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility: “This troubling incident is not an isolated case. Rather, it appears to be part of a broader pattern of escalated and theatrical immigration enforcement operations across the country”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50) and Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52), condemned a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in San Diego and demanded an investigation following reports that around 20 ICE agents detained four employees at Buona Forchetta and Enoteca Buona Forchetta restaurants. ICE agents wearing military-style gear raided the restaurants during peak dining hours, detonating flash-bang grenades and instilling widespread fear and panic across the restaurants and the broader San Diego community.
The lawmakers emphasized that this disturbing raid reflects a pattern of “theatrical” immigration enforcement stunts under the Trump Administration, which have stoked fear and uncertainty in communities in California and across the country. They urged ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility to investigate the agents’ use of force, tactical decisions, compliance with legal protocols, and coordination with local officials, as well as the operation’s impact on local communities and businesses. They also requested information on how the raid aligns with ICE’s current immigration enforcement priorities and what guidance agents had received regarding enforcement in civilian or public-facing settings.
“This troubling incident is not an isolated case. Rather, it appears to be part of a broader pattern of escalated and theatrical immigration enforcement operations across the country,” wrote the lawmakers. “Similar tactics — including the use of heavily armed agents and high-profile raids in civilian spaces — have recently been employed in several other communities. These include a raid at an underground nightclub in Los Angeles just hours after the San Diego incident, and an April operation in New Bedford, MA, where agents violently smashed in a car window to detain a Guatemalan man waiting in his car for an attorney to arrive. These events raise serious questions about the appropriateness, proportionality, and execution of ICE tactics.”
The lawmakers also highlighted the San Diego raid’s harmful impacts on the local economy, community safety, and public trust in law enforcement.
“Several local officials — including the mayor of San Diego — have publicly condemned the raid, emphasizing its destabilizing effect on the community and economy. They have also condemned its chilling impact on the willingness of individuals to report crimes or co-operate with law enforcement,” continued the lawmakers. “These concerns are not just local; they speak to the national implications of how this Administration is misusing federal immigration enforcement power in ways that undermine public trust and community safety.”
“We urge your office to prioritize this investigation and to provide a detailed report of your findings. Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public confidence in our law enforcement agencies,” concluded the lawmakers.
Senators Padilla and Schiff, as well as Representatives Peters, Vargas, Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-51), and Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), also sent a letter today to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem expressing their concern over the deliberate targeting of immigrants trying to follow the legal process at courthouses, including at the San Diego Immigration Court located in the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building.
Senators Padilla and Schiff continue to stand up against the Trump Administration’s inhumane immigration enforcement tactics across California. Last month, Padilla, Schiff, and Representative Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35) condemned the Department of Homeland Security’s indiscriminate immigration enforcement raids in Pomona, California, as part of President Trump’s cruel mass deportation agenda, which has terrorized California communities and harmed the economy. Earlier this year, Padilla and Schiff also demanded answers from the Trump Administration after Homeland Security Investigations agents attempted to enter two Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools to question students.
Full text of the letter is available here and below:
Dear Associate Director Fenton:
We write to express serious concern regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation conducted on May 30, 2025, at Buona Forchetta and Enoteca Buona Forchetta restaurants in San Diego, California. Reports indicate that approximately 20 agents in military-style gear executed a raid during peak dining hours, detaining four employees and deploying flash-bang grenades, which created widespread panic among staff and patrons.
This troubling incident is not an isolated case. Rather, it appears to be part of a broader pattern of escalated and theatrical immigration enforcement operations across the country. Similar tactics—including the use of heavily armed agents and high-profile raids in civilian spaces—have recently been employed in several other communities. These include a raid at an underground nightclub in Los Angeles just hours after the San Diego incident, and an April operation in New Bedford, MA, where agents violently smashed in a car window to detain a Guatemalan man waiting in his car for an attorney to arrive. These events raise serious questions about the appropriateness, proportionality, and execution of ICE tactics.
Given the gravity of these concerns, and the potential civil rights implications of these enforcement strategies, we respectfully request that your office undertake a thorough investigation into the May 30 raid in San Diego. We also ask that you respond to the following questions by July 7, 2025:
1. Use of Force and Tactical Decisions: Was the decision to deploy agents in military-style gear including face coverings and to use flash-bang devices in a civilian environment justified based on any credible threat or resistance? If so, what specific threat assessments, risk factors, or intelligence justified the use of such force?
2. Compliance with Legal Protocols: Did the operation comply with ICE’s internal policies and all applicable laws governing workplace enforcement actions, including the scope and execution of the search or arrest warrants? Please identify any lapses in oversight that may have contributed to the operation’s execution, and clarify whether any internal review procedures have been initiated as a result.
3. Community Impact and Coordination: What steps, if any, were taken to consider the effect of such tactics on local businesses, immigrant communities, and public safety? Were local officials or law enforcement agencies consulted prior to the operation?
4. Pattern of Conduct: How does this operation fit into current enforcement priorities, and what guidance has been issued by ICE leadership in recent months regarding arrest and detention priorities in civilian or public-facing environments?
Several local officials—including the mayor of San Diego—have publicly condemned the raid, emphasizing its destabilizing effect on the community and economy. They have also condemned its chilling impact on the willingness of individuals to report crimes or co-operate with law enforcement. These concerns are not just local; they speak to the national implications of how this Administration is misusing federal immigration enforcement power in ways that undermine public trust and community safety.
We urge your office to prioritize this investigation and to provide a detailed report of your findings. Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public confidence in our law enforcement agencies.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We look forward to your timely response and to the results of your investigation.
Sincerely,
Source: Government of Canada News (2)
September 10, 2024
Thank you, very much and good afternoon colleagues.
I’d like to begin my remarks by offering my sincere thanks to our hosts for all the work that they have done in organizing the summit and bringing this very important discussion together.
At the first REAIM Summit, in the Netherlands in February 2023, Canada supported the “Call to Action” on the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in the military.
And following the inaugural REAIM Summit, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the productive work that has emerged since that time.
As you’re all well aware, we are in an era of heightened global competition.
Changing physical, technological and geopolitical landscapes have created new threats, vulnerabilities as well as new opportunities not only for our country but for our Allies and partners around the world.
These new threats are driving AI innovation within our Department of National Defence and our Armed Forces, and Canada remains fully committed to the responsible use of AI, through our endorsement of the Blueprint for Action.
As this new technology continues to become more visible in our operations and day-to-day work, it is critical that we harness this technology both effectively and ethically.
And to ensure Canada is ready to do this, I have announced the launch of our Department of National Defence and our Armed Forces’ AI Strategy in March of this year.
Our strategy aims to position the Canadian Armed Forces and our Department of National Defence as an AI-enabled organization by 2030.
And it envisions the ethical, inclusive, and trusted use of AI to achieve interoperability and strategic advantage in the battlefield while enhancing stewardship of our resources.
Our strategy also emphasizes the importance of cultivating an AI-ready workforce through training and partnership with allies.
This will ensure that AI technologies are not only developed efficiently but also effectively integrated and managed.
As part of our work to implement our AI Strategy, we have established the Department of National Defence and our Canadian Armed Forces AI Centre.
Our intent is that this Centre will become the hub of AI expertise, including for policy development.
It will also accelerate experimentation, testing, evaluation, and support to our Armed Forces members in fielding AI.
And as part of these efforts, Canada remains committed to developing a framework for the responsible use of AI in military contexts while making sure that we address unique ethical challenges ingrained in this technology. This includes mitigating unintended bias, including those related to gender and race.
Canada will ensure that any new AI or AI-enabled technology is developed and implemented in accordance with applicable laws, policies and guidelines, including applicable International Humanitarian Law, international human rights law, and the laws of armed conflict.
We will also ensure that this technology is only used to improve the work of our military personnel but not replace it.
That is why we have committed to ensuring that humans will always remain at the forefront of significant decisions with appropriate accountability mechanisms remaining in place.
Together, these efforts will ensure that our Department and our Military’s use of AI remains safe, ethical and responsible, and lives up to what all of our citizens expect of us.
We know that we must continue to innovate and remain agile to leverage AI’s full potential, but we know that we cannot do this alone.
And going forward, our Department of National Defence will always engage in extensive collaboration with our internal and external partners, with industry, academia, as well as our allies and partners to ensure that our use of AI remains responsible and interoperable.
And only by working together and fielding trusted systems, can we have the greatest opportunity to develop AI-ready forces who can contribute to defending our citizens at home, and our friends around the world.
International engagements such as REAIM reflect Canada’s dedication to fostering a global standard for ethical AI in military operations, and directly supports that collaboration and collective endeavor.
And to that end, I want to express my gratitude and welcome the opportunity to be here, to share lessons learned and best practices, and to ensure that AI technologies are used responsibly within the military domain.
I look very much forward to the outcome of our discussions.
Thank you.
Source: New Zealand Police
The Desert Road is expected to reopen approximately 6:45pm following the fatal crash earlier today.
Motorists are thanked for their patience while emergency services and contractors worked at the scene.
For updates on the road opening, please check https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/bay-of-plenty
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
This local brewery has all the perfect winter comforts – hearty burgers, great beverages and a crackling fire.
Capital Brewing Co. by Tourism Australia
The Duxton, O’Connor
This gastro pub located at O’Connor shops offers a roast every Sunday.
For $39, enjoy pork belly, chicken and lamb with veggies and Yorkshire pudding, covered in gravy.
This cosy pub at Ainslie shops offers the perfect winter special every Sunday from 12pm.
For $25 enjoy a roast served with sides and a house beer, wine or soft drink.
This great old English-style pub has it all. Great food, beers and ambience – with regular live music and a crackling fire.
It’s the perfect spot to escape the cold weather.
Indulge in speciality drinks at Highroad this Canberra winter.
Warm up your choice of a pumpkin spice latte, orange and white chocolate latte or a chai cuddle cup.
This Irish pub in the city centre is a great place to hide from the cold.
Enjoy traditional pub food, live music and a crackling fire.
King O’Malley’s by Visit Canberra.
This Parisian-style café on Lake Burley Griffin is serving up speciality hot drinks this winter.
After a lakeside walk, warm up with a mulled wine or cider beside the firepit.
This modern restaurant offers contemporary cuisine and features a fireplace to set the perfect tone for a winter date night.
Desserts we have our eye on this winter include the sticky date pudding and mulled wine poached pear crumble.
This old rustic pub is the perfect place to cosy up this winter.
Enjoy great comfort food like bangers and mash, paired with a mulled wine by the fireplace.
Parlour changes its menu every season, so it’s a must visit this winter.
Enjoy great wine and food by the restaurant fire.
This modern pub at Manuka shops offers a roast every Sunday.
For $30 enjoy a roast plate of beef with classic sides and gravy.
Find this cosy bookstore café in Gold Creek.
Sit by a crackling fire while you read and warm your belly with comfort food like sausages and mash or a curry.
Check out one of Canberra’s oldest hospitality venues this winter.
The cottage’s rustic character and warm fireplace makes it an inviting place for locals in the cooler months.
Warm up at this lakeside gastro pub.
Indulge in pub classics like sausages, mash and gravy, or share one of their cheeseboards by the inviting fireplace.
Walt and Burley by Visit Canberra.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:
The following is the full text of an address by Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, at the Ceremony for the Admission of the New Senior Counsel today (June 7):
Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on the Desert Road this afternoon.
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One at around 1.10pm.
Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen penalties on drug dealers and target international fentanyl trafficking through the dark web.
“The dark web is a hotspot for illegal drug trafficking, which helps fuel the fentanyl crisis that is devastating New Hampshire and communities across our country,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan bill will strengthen penalties on drug traffickers who use the dark web, making it more difficult for criminals to hide behind a computer as they spread illegal drugs on our streets.”
“The dark web has become a marketplace for drug traffickers who exploit anonymity to flood our communities with deadly narcotics,” said Senator Cornyn. “This bill gives law enforcement the tools they need to crack down on these criminals by helping prosecutors hold bad actors accountable and by disrupting illicit drug sales on the dark web.”
The bipartisan Dark Web Interdiction Act would:
Strengthen criminal penalties on individuals convicted of trafficking illegal drugs on the dark web by directing the United States Sentencing Commission to enhance sentencing guidelines for those individuals.
Solidify the work of the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (J-CODE) task force that leads coordinated international, federal, state, and local efforts to combat drug trafficking on the dark web. Since its creation in 2018, J-CODE has led to hundreds of arrests worldwide, seizures of thousands of pounds of narcotics, and the closure of several dark web marketplaces.
Direct the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Treasury Department to issue a report to Congress within one year detailing the use of cryptocurrency in the distribution of opioids on the dark web, as well as provide recommendations for how Congress can address the use of virtual currency for opioid trafficking on the dark web.
This bipartisan bill is part of Senator Hassan’s ongoing efforts to stop drug trafficking and support communities devastated by the fentanyl crisis. Senator Hassan helped introduce the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, which passed the U.S. Senate in March. Senator Hassan also helped advance the bipartisan DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, which was signed into law in December and is supporting law enforcement with enhanced tools to find and eliminate illegal substances such as fentanyl and xylazine. Additionally, Senator Hassan and her colleagues passed into law the bipartisan FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which targets the illicit fentanyl supply chain and imposes sanctions on traffickers. Senator Hassan also developed the END FENTANYL Act, signed into law last year, which helps strengthen Customs and Border Protection’s efforts to crack down on fentanyl trafficking at the border.
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 7, 2025.
‘They cannot block us,’ says activist on Madleen flotilla aid ship to Gaza
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Jeremy Rose: Mister Netanyahu have you no sense of decency?
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose The word antisemitism has become so debased that depending on who is using it I might well take it as a sign that the accused is worth listening to. When the World Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest,
Marshall Islands nuclear legacy: report highlights lack of health research
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal, and RNZ Pacific correspondent A new report on the United States nuclear weapons testing legacy in the Marshall Islands highlights the lack of studies into important health concerns voiced by Marshallese for decades that make it impossible to have a clear understanding of the impacts of the 67
New rules for cosmetic injectables aim to make the industry safer. Will they work?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Rudge, Law lecturer, University of Sydney BearFoto/Shutterstock New guidelines to regulate Australia’s booming cosmetic procedures industry have been called “tough” and “a crackdown” in media reports this week. On Tuesday, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) announced the new guidelines – one for procedures, the
Keith Rankin Analysis – Equity Rights: UBI, SUI, BUI, HUI, or GUI?
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‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Armin Chitizadeh, Lecturer, School of Computer Science, University of Sydney fran_kie/Shutterstock This week the US Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed two men suspected of bombing a fertility clinic in California last month allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to obtain bomb-making instructions. The FBI did not disclose the
John Pesutto owes Moira Deeming $2.3m, but he doesn’t have it. Can former premiers be forced to pick up the tab?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Legg, Professor of Law, UNSW Sydney Victorian MP Moira Deeming attracted headlines recently when news broke she’s intending to sue three former Liberal premiers, among other party figures. Why? Deeming is trying to recoup millions of dollars in legal costs after a successful defamation case. Who
The kimono is more than an artefact and more than clothing. It is a concept artists will make their own
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sasha Grishin, Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture. The basic features of the kimono are fairly simple. It is a wrapped front garment with square
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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
WUHAN, June 7 (Xinhua) — A 23-year-old student has been taken into criminal custody for allegedly injuring three people at Wuhan University in central China’s Hubei Province, local police said Friday.
The incident occurred at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday at a university canteen in Wuhan’s Hongshan District.
Police quickly arrived at the scene. According to the Hongshan District Public Security Bureau, the injured were immediately sent to hospital for treatment and their lives are not in danger.
The suspect, surnamed Zhu, was taken into custody by the police on the spot. Investigation showed that he committed the act due to problems with his studies, he confessed to the crime and was subject to preventive measures.
Further investigation is currently underway. -0-