HIGH RIVER, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Financial Group is proud to announce it has been named a recipient of the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Award for Private Businesses, presented by Excellence Canada. This national recognition celebrates organizations that demonstrate outstanding customer experience, employee engagement, and innovation.
“This award is a reflection of the incredible work our team does every day to support our customers and communities,” said Grant Ostir, CEO of Western Financial Group. “It’s also a powerful endorsement of our new strategic direction, which aims to double our customer base over the next five years by delivering even more value, convenience, and care.”
Under Grant’s leadership, Western launched this transformative growth strategy, with a focus on digital innovation, operational excellence, and deepening customer relationships. Recognized earlier this year as one of Constellation Research’s AX100 global leaders in customer experience, and more recently as The CIO Times’ Business Pioneers for 2025, Ostir continues to position Western as an innovative leader in the Canadian insurance industry.
As Canada’s insurance broker, Western Financial Group earned this distinction for business excellence by delivering trusted insurance services to Canadians through a people-first approach and a strong and meaningful local community presence through its Western Communities Foundation. Since the foundation’s inception in 2001, Western has granted more than $9 million to our local communities.
“We believe that strong communities build strong businesses,” added Ostir. “This award is not just about our performance, it’s about our purpose.”
The award will be formally presented at the 2025 Canadian Business Excellence Awards Reception on September 23, 2025, at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto.
For more information, visit westernfinancialgroup.ca.
About Western Financial Group Inc.
Headquartered in High River, Alberta, Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that has provided over one million Canadians with protection for over 100 years. Western, a proudly Canadian company, is committed to community service, customer service, innovation, growth, and people while providing personal and business insurance through our engaged team of over 2,000 people in over 200 communities, affiliates, and various connected channels.
Since the very beginning, supporting our local communities has guided everything we do—it’s who we are. In 2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (our non-profit charity) was created as a way for our team members to give back and positively impact the people and pride in the places where we live, work, and play. To date, we have granted over $9 million back into our communities.
Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial Ltd., a subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. Visit https://westernfinancialgroup.ca for more.
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Church and the world “do not need people who fulfill their religious duties as if the faith were merely an external label”. Instead, we need “laborers who are eager to work in the mission field, loving disciples who bear witness to the Kingdom of God in all places”. And to arouse their enthusiasm, we do not need “too many theoretical ideas about pastoral plans”. Instead, we need to “pray to the Lord of the harvest”, and ask Him for everything.Pope Leo XIV recalled this today, in the brief catechesis that preceded the recitation of the Marian prayer of the Angelus. Looking out of the window of his study at the Apostolic Palace, in front of the multitude gathered in St. Peter’s Square despite the great heat, Pope Leo took inspiration from the passage of the Gospel of Luke read in the liturgy of the day to recall some of the specific and incomparable features of the apostolic dynamism that animates the Church.Today’s Gospel – Pope Prevost began – “reminds us of the importance of the mission to which we are all called, each according to our own vocation and in the particular situations in which the Lord has placed us”. In the Gospel passage read today during the Masses, Jesus sends seventy-two disciples two by two to places and cities where he himself intends to go. A symbolic number, referring to the nations that were then believed to be present on earth. A number – Pope Leo explained – “that indicates that the hope of the Gospel is meant for all peoples, for such is the breadth of God’s heart and the abundance of his harvest. Indeed, God continues to work in the world so that all his children may experience his love and be saved”.In the dynamism of apostolic work – the Pontiff noted – it is God himself who sows and makes the harvest grow from reaping. It is the Lord who, “like a sower, has generously gone out into the world, throughout history, and sowed in people’s hearts a desire for the infinite, for a fulfilled life and for salvation that sets us free”. Thus “the Kingdom of God grows like a seed in the ground, and the women and men of today, even when seemingly overwhelmed by so many other things, still yearn for a greater truth; they search for a fuller meaning for their lives, desire justice, and carry within themselves a longing for eternal life”.Faced with the blossoming of expectations of salvation and eternal life – the Pontiff continued, recalling the words of Jesus – “there are few laborers to go out into the field sown by the Lord; few who are able to distinguish, with the eyes of Jesus, the good grain that is ripe for harvesting”. There are few “who perceive this, pause to receive the gift and then proclaim and share it with others”.Pope Leo, continuing his reflection, recognized that “perhaps there is no shortage of “intermittent Christians” who occasionally act upon some religious feeling or participate in sporadic events; but there are few who are ready, on a daily basis, to labor in God’s harvest, cultivating the seed of the Gospel in their own hearts in order then to share it in their families, places of work or study, their social contexts and with those in need”. And to see other “laborers in God’s field” arrive, “we do not need too many theoretical ideas about pastoral plans; instead, we need to pray to the Lord of the harvest”. In this way, “he will make us his laborers and send us into the field of the world to bear witness to his Kingdom”.After the recitation of the Angelus, together with the words of greeting to the multitude and to various particular groups present in Saint Peter’s Square, the Pontiff expressed sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe river in Texas, in the United States. “We pray for them”, said Pope Leo, who then, referring to the war scenarios that are tearing the world apart, asked “the Lord to touch the hearts and inspire the minds of those who govern, that the violence of weapons be replaced by the pursuit of dialogue.”. Finally, the Bishop of Rome announced his transfer to Castel Gandolfo, “where I intend to have a short period of rest. I hope that everyone will be able to enjoy some vacation time in order to restore both body and spirit”. (GV) (Agenzia Fides, 6/7/2025)
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Doctors at the N. I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies at St. Petersburg State University have made a breakthrough in orthopedics. For the first time in St. Petersburg, robotic surgery has appeared using the MAKO SmartRobotics system — an advanced platform for knee and hip joint replacement. Now patients can have total and partial endoprosthetics with pinpoint precision, unachievable by traditional methods.
N. I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies is part of the St. Petersburg University and regularly occupies a leading position among the best medical institutions both in Russia and abroad. Over the past year, specialists at the university clinic have performed more than 35,000 successful operations.
New Bachelor’s Degree Program “Physical Rehabilitation” at St. Petersburg State University will prepare rehabilitation specialists for the high-tech branch of medicine.
The day before the operation, the surgeon plans the installation of the implant down to the smallest detail, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s anatomy, based on 3D modeling data. Preoperative planning based on CT data is carried out using the MAKO digital ecosystem, which includes intraoperative navigation that visualizes the anatomy in real time, as well as a robotic arm.
“This level of preoperative preparation and intraoperative control radically changes the standards of accuracy and predictability of results. During the intervention, the robot, like the hand of an experienced sculptor, limits the area of influence of the instruments and ensures maximum precision of resections with zero possibility of error,” the traumatologist-orthopedist emphasized. Clinics named after N. I. Pirogov of St. Petersburg State University Vadim Klimenko, who performed the first operation.
MAKO SmartRobotics is the only robotic system in Russia officially registered for total hip replacement, as well as total and partial knee replacement.
Unlike surgical navigation systems, which are visualization aids, MAKO has the ability to physically control the movement of instruments. Clinical studies demonstrate significant benefits of robotic surgery: a reduction in revision rates of up to 53%, improved soft tissue balance, shorter hospital stays, reduced need for analgesics, and faster rehabilitation.
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As humanity prepares to return to the lunar surface, Aaisha Ali is behind the scenes ensuring mission readiness for astronauts set to orbit the Moon during Artemis II. Ali is the Artemis ground control flight lead at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. She makes sure her team has the resources needed for the next giant leap to the Moon and beyond.
Aaisha Ali Artemis Ground Control Flight Lead
Ali received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Texas A&M University at Galveston before beginning a career as a marine biologist. Her curiosity about science and communication eventually led her from studying marine life to sharing NASA’s mission with the public. With a robust skill set that includes public relations, media relations, and strategic communications, she went on to work at Space Center Houston and later at Johnson on the protocol and digital imagery teams. Today, Ali leads the ground control team supporting Artemis II, ensuring that systems, simulations, and procedures are ready for the mission. Her role includes developing flight rules, finalizing operations plans and leading training sessions – known as “network sims” – that prepare her team to respond quickly and effectively. “Because I’ve had a multifaceted career path, it has given me a different outlook,” she said. “Diversity of mindsets helps us approach problems. Sometimes a different angle is exactly what we need.”
Her perspective was also shaped by visits to her grandmother in the Caribbean as a child. “She lived in the tropical forest in a small village in Trinidad,” Ali said. “I was fortunate enough to spend summers on the island and experience a different way of life, which has helped me grow into the person I am today.” Communication, she explained, is just as critical as technical expertise. “When we report to the flight director, we are the experts in our system. But we have to be clear and concise. You don’t get a lot of time on the flight loop to explain.” That clarity, humility, and sense of teamwork are values Ali says have shaped her journey.
Aaisha ali Artemis Ground Control Flight Lead
Looking ahead, Ali is especially passionate about inspiring the Artemis Generation — those who will one day explore the Moon and Mars. She often shares advice with her nieces and nephews, including one determined nephew who has dreamed of becoming an astronaut since age 7. “Do what you love, and NASA will find a place for you,” she said. “NASA is a big place. If you love the law, we have lawyers. If you love art, science, or technology, there’s a place for you. Passion is what we’re looking for.”
In her free time, Ali enjoys photography and connecting with nature by camping and visiting national parks. She also loves planning trips to Walt Disney World, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures, and learning new things. Even as her days are packed with simulations and mission prep, Ali knows landing astronauts on the lunar surface for Artemis III is not far behind. “There’s a lot of uphill left to climb,” she said. “But we’re ready.”
Headline: Secretary Noem Commends President Trump and One Big Beautiful Bill Signing into Law: Historic Win for the American People and the Rule of Law
lass=”text-align-center”>This historic legislation will help deliver on President’s Trump’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today released the following statement on President Donald J
Trump’s historic signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) Act into law
The BBB secures a historic $165 billion in appropriations for DHS, which will help deliver on the President’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and make America safe again
“President Trump’s signing the One Big Beautiful Bill is a win for law and order and the safety and security of the American people,” said Secretary Kristi Noem
“This $165 billion in funding will help the Department of Homeland Security and our brave law enforcement further deliver on President Trump’s mandate to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens and MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!” In June, Secretary Noem laid out the national security wins that the BBB secures for the American people
The highlights include:
$46
5 billion to complete construction of the border wall
$14
4 billion for removal transportation
$12 billion in state reimbursements for states that fought against the Biden administration’s open border
$4
1 billion to hire additional CBP personnel, including 3,000 more customs officers and 3,000 new Border Patrol agents
$3
2 billion for new technology and $2
7 billion for new cutting-edge border surveillance
$855 million to expand Customs and Border Protection’s vehicle fleet
The law will also provide ICE with the funding to hire 10,000 new agents, which would allow the rate of deportations to reach as high as 1 million per year
ICE currently has 20,000 law enforcement and support personnel across 400 offices
The BBB provides ICE with enough detention capacity to maintain an average daily population of 100,000 illegal aliens and secures 80,000 new ICE beds
The Big Beautiful Bill will also fully fund ICE’s 287(g) program, which empowers state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration officers
Under the law, ICE and Border Patrol agents will also receive a $10,000 bonus for the next four years
Headline: 8 Barbaric Criminal Illegal Aliens Finally Deported to South Sudan After Weeks of Delays by Activist Judges
“These sickos were finally deported to South Sudan on Independence Day,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin “After weeks of delays by activist judges that put our law enforcement in danger, ICE deported these 8 barbaric criminal illegal aliens who are so heinous even their own countries will not accept them This was a win for the rule of law, safety and security of the American people We thank our brave ICE law enforcement for their sacrifice to defend our freedoms We will continue to fight for the freedoms of Americans while these far-left activists continue to try and force us to bring murderers, pedophiles, and rapists back to the US
Below are the individuals ICE removed from American communities to South Sudan Enrique Arias-Hierro, a Cuban illegal alien, was arrested by ICE on May 2, 2025 His criminal history includes convictions for homicide, armed robbery, false impersonation of official, kidnapping, and robbery strong arm Image
On April 30, 2025, ICE arrested Cuban illegal alien Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Quinones He has been convicted of attempted first-degree murder with a weapon, battery and larceny, and cocaine possession and trafficking
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Thongxay Nilakout, a citizen of Laos, was arrested by ICE on January 26, 2025 Nilakout has been convicted of first-degree murder and robbery; sentenced to life confinement Image
On May 12, 2025, ICE arrested Mexican national, Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez He has been convicted of second-degree murder; sentenced to life confinement
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Dian Peter Domach, an illegal alien from South Sudan, was arrested by ICE on May 8, 2024 Domach has been convicted of robbery and possession of a firearm, possession of defaced firearm, possession of burglar’s tools, and driving under the influence
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Kyaw Mya, an illegal alien from Burma, was arrested by ICE on February 18, 2025 Mya has been convicted of lascivious acts with a child-victim less than 12 years of age; sentenced to 10 years confinement, paroled after 4 years Image
Nyo Myint, an illegal alien from Burma, was arrested by ICE on February 19, 2025 Myint has been convicted of first-degree sexual assault involving a victim mentally and physically incapable of resisting; sentenced to 12 years confinement Myint has also charged with aggravated assault-nonfamily strongarm
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On May 3, 2025, ICE arrested Tuan Thanh Phan, a Vietnamese illegal alien Phan has been convicted of first-degree murder and second-degree assault; sentenced to 22 years confinement
ATLANTA, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced the release of Descartes MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0, the latest advancement in freight fraud technology designed to help shippers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PL) safeguard their business against increasingly sophisticated fraud and cargo theft schemes. With new capabilities for pre-tender, pre-pickup and in-transit shipments, companies can maintain a high-performing, compliant carrier network, enhance the reliability of critical decision-making insights, and better detect and mitigate potential identity fraud or double brokering to avoid insurance, liability, and reputational risks.
“The new FraudGuard release has fundamentally elevated our operational confidence,” said Tore Giannone, Director of Operations, Circle Logistics. “Its automated alerts and comprehensive insights have not only reduced the manual workload but also enabled us to proactively identify and prevent a range of fraud attempts. By making smarter, earlier decisions at the carrier level, we’ve strengthened network reliability and improved tracking compliance—ultimately safeguarding our customers’ cargo with greater precision.”
Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard 2.0 significantly expands freight visibility and protection through powerful historical and real-time Descartes MacroPoint visibility data, automated in-transit monitoring, and real-time risk alerting. Companies can confidently evaluate carrier and driver legitimacy without delaying load coverage through detailed search insights from Descartes MacroPoint’s unmatched database of freight tracking history. In addition, the solution automatically monitors shipments for risk signals across 16 critical in-transit data alerts to proactively notify users of potential fraud, double brokering, and suspicious activity, which provides greater protection for customers.
“Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard 2.0 brings next-level freight visibility and control to our customers with new alerts and lookup tools that help companies better protect their shipments, reputation and bottom line,” said Robert Derin, Director of Product at Descartes. “By improving compliance through enhanced security measures, the solution helps shippers, brokers, and 3PLs strengthen their service differentiation, dramatically reduce fraud-related losses and lessen the financial impact of resolving incidents.”
Key Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard 2.0 features include:
Carrier and Driver Lookup Tool: Outside of real-time alerting, users can quickly access historical performance and risk profile information using Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers or driver phone numbers, including number of loads being actively tracked, volumes and prior fraud indicators. This empowers better decision-making during load planning and carrier selection.
Carrier Insights: Custom alerts flag newly added or suspicious carriers and drivers, drivers potentially hiding identities using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones, and carriers accepting excessive loads or those with historical data spoofing attempts, which allows users to block high-risk carriers before load details are communicated to the carrier/driver.
In-Transit Risk Monitoring: To automate detection, enable real-time risk alerts and facilitate a faster response to potential theft or tampering, the solution continuously monitors shipments (even prior to pickup) for suspicious activities, such as GPS and IP location spoofing, route deviations, improbable travel patterns and unusual vehicle stops.
Descartes (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, security and sustainability of logistics-intensive businesses. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, track and help improve the safety, performance and compliance of delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics community. Our headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and we have offices and partners around the world. Learn more at www.descartes.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people.
The inquest findings into the death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker are among the most anticipated in the history of deaths in custody.
It is almost six years since Walker was shot point blank three times by former Northern Territory (NT) Police constable Zachary Rolfe. These events occurred on the evening of November 9 2019 in a family home of Walker, as Warlpiri people of the remote Central Australian community of Yuendumu listened in fear.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Chief Minister Michael Gunner promised “consequences would flow”.
In 2022, Rolfe was tried for murder and the alternate charges of manslaughter and violent act causing death. The first, non-lethal, shot was conceded by the prosecution to be in self-defence. The fatal second and third shots were the basis for the prosecution.
The jury, with no Aboriginalrepresentation, decided in March 2022 that self-defence also applied to the subsequent shots, and Rolfe was found not guilty.
Legal experts have since contended that the first shot was not an act of self-defence, given Rolfe unlawfully ambushed Walker without permission to enter the home. They also maintain Rolfe’s history of racial violence and slurs against Aboriginal people should have been admissible evidence given their relevance to Rolfe’s conduct on the night of November 9.
Following the trial, in September 2022 the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker’s death commenced. The coroner’s role is to determine the causes of Walker’s death.
The issue of police racism, generally in the NT Police and specifically on the part of Rolfe, came within the scope of the inquest, along with Rolfe’s allegedly violent practices towards Aboriginal people, police relations with Aboriginal people in remote communities, and the use of police weapons, especially firearms.
The inquest has been a litmus test for racism in police forces. The Yuendumu community has sought findings of racism and recommendations to redress this wicked problem, including disciplinary action for racist and violent police officers.
The inquest was originally due to conclude in December 2022, but was substantially delayed based on a number of applications and appeals from Rolfe.
Rolfe requested for Coroner Armitage to remove herself from the inquest based on perceived bias against him. He also refused to give evidence to the inquest, on the basis that his evidence would implicate him. Multiple appeals to higher courts were unsuccessful but time-consuming.
Walker’s family expressed concerns that the significant delays in the inquest have been detrimental to their plight.
A fortnight before the inquest findings were due to be delivered, another young Warlpiri man, 24-year-old Kumanjayi White from Yuendumu, was killed by police in May 2024. This set back the findings and reopened wounds endured by the Yuendumu community. Once again, the community has had to remobilise to campaign for justice. It has added to the sentiment of the community, which was expressed by Kumanjayi White’s grandfather Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves: “we do not trust police”.
What did the inquest reveal?
This inquest, more than any other in recent history, has put into sharp relief the violence of the police force. It received evidence of text messages in which Rolfe described Aboriginal people as “neanderthals who drink too much alcohol” and referred to Aboriginal people as “coon”.
Footage was shown of Rolfe’s use of violence towards Aboriginal people. Forty-six incidents of violence, including punching Aboriginal people and rendering them unconscious, had been recorded between 2016 and 2019. Some of these attacks were the subject of professional standards and legal complaints. The inquest heard of the failure of police and prosecutors to investigate.
However, the racism was not confined to Rolfe. Evidence of a culture of racism disclosed that it was endemic up to the highest levels. There was “normalised” and widespread use of racist language towards Aboriginal people, including use of the “n-word”.
Rolfe provided evidence of the police annual racist awards (“Coon of the Year”) and officers who would describe a pub that Aboriginal people attended as the “animal bar”.
The fact a white police officer, Rolfe, disclosed the racism gave it a legitimacy and widespread coverage that the Yuendumu community was unable to garner.
The inquest identified issues with the substantial recruitment of former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to the NT Police. Rolfe, who served in Afghanistan, gave evidence he was trained by the ADF to dehumanise the “enemy”.
The inquest also heard that NT police officers who had served in the ADF were twice as likely to draw a firearm than non-ADF police officers. This use of force raised important questions around police recruitment.
Leanne Liddle, who at the time was director of the NT government’s Aboriginal Justice Unit and conducted consultations across remote communities on criminal justice, gave evidence to the inquest that racism in the police was “systemic”.
Findings and recommendations
The findings of the coroner have identified acts of racism but have not delivered a crushing blow to racial violence in the NT Police. The recommendations do not seek to transform the force’s practices or dilute its powers.
The coroner’s starting point in her findings delivered at Yuendumu was that police should be able to “defend themselves” against “serious attacks”. Coroner Armitage acknowledged the “stress” endured by Rolfe and his family along with the trauma of Walker’s family.
While evidence before the inquest identified Rolfe’s days of planning around Walker’s forceful arrest, the coroner first considered Walker’s conduct, upbringing and circumstances that led to his death. The coroner did not give attention to the privilege of Rolfe’s background and how this may have contributed to his treatment of Aboriginal people in central Australia, including Walker.
Racism was “normalised” in the Alice Springs police station, including on the part of Rolfe. Racism “could have” contributed to Rolfe’s shooting of Walker. The coroner stopped short of finding systemic racism in NT Police due to the “modest amount of evidence on racism” across the police force. Arguably this inquest heard the most substantial evidence of institutional police racism in the history of inquests into deaths in custody. She determined that a separate inquiry into systemic racism was required given that the NT Police force had “significant hallmarks of institutional racism”.
The coroner also noted Alice Springs police officers are on the “receiving end” of racist comments from Aboriginal people.
Police racism, according to the coroner, existed because the officers are overwhelmingly dealing with Aboriginal people on a “negative” basis.
Rolfe used excessive force in his career as a police officer, and due to his dehumanisation of Aboriginal arrestees, had created a dangerous situation on November 9.
Ultimately, Walker’s death in custody arose from Rolfe’s “flawed decisions”.
Since Walker’s death in custody, NT Police have undertaken “significant changes”.
NT Police should strengthen its anti-racism strategy and publicly report on compliance
Mutual respect agreements should be developed between NT Police and Yuendumu
The NT government should enhance support for the Yuendumu community night patrol, youth services, mediators, and diversion and rehabilitation programs
NT Police should engage directly with Yuendumu leadership groups to discuss concerns, including when it would be appropriate for police not to carry firearms.
Where to from here?
The almost six years since the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker have not delivered on Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s promise that “consequences would flow”.
The inquest findings do not bring the community any closer to consequences. There was no disciplinary action recommended for any officer involved in Walker’s death. The coroner also did not recommend consequences for police with a history of using force against Aboriginal people, or those who have expressed racist attitudes or behaved in racist ways.
To date, Rolfe, or Adam Erbel who was restraining Walker at the time of the shooting, have not apologised for Walker’s death.
The coroner also did not set down recommendations that had consequence for NT Police. These might have included reconstituting the force to make it community-oriented, relying less on force and not carrying firearms in remote communities, or redirecting funds to NT Aboriginal remote community-controlled law and justice groups.
Even the modest recommendations that were made may not see the light of day in government policy or police practice. There is no legally enforceable obligation for governments and agencies to implement coronial recommendations, despite the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody recommending governments routinely adopt inquest recommendations and report on their implementation.
The NT government has stipulated that it decides which coronial recommendations to accept. The implementation of coronial recommendations in the NT has a sordid history.
In a climate of expanding police numbers and powers in the NT, with an additional 200 police being recruited to add to the already highest police ratio in the country, Aboriginal deaths in custody will continue to happen. This was the clarion call of the royal commission: more police and police powers will result in more deaths in custody.
Walker’s is one of the 598 deaths since the royal commission, and the brutal circumstances of his death show little has changed. The coronial recommendations fall short of calling for the structural overhaul demanded by Aboriginal families and advocates, to eradicate police racial violence from the lives of Aboriginal people in the NT.
Thalia Anthony receives funding from the Australian Research Council.
Eddie Cubillo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
A new report published by Amnesty International today draws attention to a startling surge in executions in Saudi Arabia in recent years, particularly for drug-related offences, and highlights the significant impact of these on foreign nationals.
Between January 2014 and June 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 1,816 people, according to the official press agency. Nearly one in three were executed for drug-related offences, which are offences that may not be punished by death under international human rights law and standards. Out of the 597 people executed for drug-related offences during the ten-year period, foreign nationals made up nearly three-quarters (75%) of such executions.
In 2024 Saudi Arabia carried out a record 345 executions. So far this year between January and June 2025, Saudi Arabia executed a total of 180 people.
In June 2025 alone, Saudi Arabia has executed 46 people, including 37 for drug-related offences – an average of more than one drug-related execution per day. Thirty-four were foreign nationals from Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria.
We are witnessing a truly horrifying trend, with foreign nationals being put to death at a startling rate for crimes that should never carry the death penalty.
Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
“Saudi Arabia’s relentless and ruthless use of the death penalty after grossly unfair trials not only demonstrates a chilling disregard for human life; its application for drug-related offences is also an egregious violation of international law and standards,” said Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
“We are witnessing a truly horrifying trend, with foreign nationals being put to death at a startling rate for crimes that should never carry the death penalty. This report exposes the dark and deadly reality behind the progressive image that the authorities attempt to project globally.”
The 345 executions carried out in 2024 marked the highest number of executions Amnesty International has recorded in Saudi Arabia in over three decades. Approximately 35% of these, or 122 people, were executed for drug-related offences, the highest annual total since Amnesty began logging executions in Saudi Arabia in 1990. In 2024, Saudi Arabia was one of only four countries worldwide with reported executions for drug-related offences.
In a significant policy reversal, Saudi Arabia’s 33-month moratorium on drug-related executions, announced in January 2021, was abruptly lifted in November 2022. Saudi Arabia has executed over 262 people for drug-related offences since – which is close to half of the recorded total drug-related executions over the 10-year period analysed.
The report is based on a comprehensive quantitative analysis of reported executions spanning over a decade and an in-depth examination of cases of foreign nationals sentenced to death.
In stark contrast to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s earlier public claims that the Kingdom was limiting the death penalty for ta’zir (discretionary) offences, the analysis reveals a pattern of judges, exercising their discretion to increase the severity of punishments and impose death sentences, even in cases not involving intentional killing, rather than using it to limit use of the death penalty. Amnesty International’s analysis shows that 122 ta’zir executions for drug-related offences were carried out in 2024 alone and 118 such executions in the first six months of 2025.
The report highlights how foreign nationals are being put to death at a startling rate for drug-related offences. Nationalities particularly affected over the last decade include Pakistani (155 executed), Syrian (66), Jordanian (50), Yemeni (39), Egyptian (33), Nigerian (32), Somali (22) and Ethiopian (13), alongside others. Dozens more foreign nationals remain at imminent risk of execution.
Foreign nationals face additional challenges to receiving a fair trial in Saudi Arabia, a country that is not their own and which has an inherently opaque criminal justice system.
A relative told Amnesty International: “We don’t know if they have their court document … We can’t obtain any legal documents because we don’t have anyone inside the country supporting us with the case, like a legal representative. There is also a language barrier. My brother was arrested within a week from leaving Ethiopia while crossing the Yemen border. He knew nothing about what he would face at the Saudi border.”
Amnesty International, working with partner organizations the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights and Justice Project Pakistan, documented the cases of 25 foreign nationals from Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Pakistan and Somalia convicted of drug-related offences who are currently on death row or have been executed in Saudi Arabia.
Based on in-depth interviews with families of 13 of these 25 people, community members and a consulate official, as well as an examination of court documents, Amnesty International concluded that the limited education and disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds of these foreign nationals on death row increased their risk of exploitation in their migration and made it more difficult for them to access legal representation in Saudi Arabia.
The report details systemic failures to guarantee their right to a fair trial, including, among other things, lack of access to a legal representative, inadequate consular support and no access to effective interpretation.
At least four of the documented cases involved people reporting being subjected to torture or other ill-treatment during pre-trial detention to extract “confessions”. Hussein Abou al-Kheir, for instance, a 57-year-old father of eight, retracted his torture-tainted “confession” multiple times during his trial proceedings, stating he was beaten to the point he couldn’t hold a pen, yet the judge used his self-incriminating statement as evidence to convict him. Such practices violate Saudi Arabia’s obligations under the Convention against Torture as well as other international safeguards guaranteeing the protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty.
The psychological toll on both the people on death row and their families was described to Amnesty International as immense. Many did not know the status of their appeals or when their execution might occur. In some cases they were only informed by prison officials the day before. Families learned of the executions through other detainees or media reports. In all cases documented by Amnesty International, Saudi authorities have withheld the bodies of those executed, denying families the right to mourn and give burial in line with their religious practices – a practice condemned by UN bodies as a form of ill-treatment.
“We were devastated, especially that there is no body to mourn. No funeral ceremony… Back in Amman my family sat in silence in their living room when they heard the news and started screaming like mad people. It’s an image that broke my heart,” said Zainab Abou al-Kheir, sister of Hussein, who was executed in Saudi Arabia in March 2023.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks in London on the 7th July 2005. As part of the commemorations, the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Leader of the Council attended a service today in St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the anniversary, alongside those directly connected to the incident.
Cllr Adam Hug, leader of Westminster City Council, said:
One of the darkest days in London’s history took place 20 years ago on 7/7 when four suicide bombers detonated devices near Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations, killing 52 and injuring hundreds more.
“This is a day when we remember those victims, the survivors and the bravery of bystanders and the emergency services. It was a rush hour attack designed to bring fear to the City, but the terrorists did not defeat the spirit of ordinary people. As one community, Westminster rallied to help those wounded and slowly restore normal life.
“I will be at St Paul’s Cathedral for a special 7/7 anniversary service to pay tribute on behalf of the City of Westminster.“
The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Cllr Paul Dimoldenberg said:
Twenty years ago, London faced one of the darkest periods in its history. On 7th July 2005, attacks in Tavistock Square and near Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations struck at the heart of our city, claiming 52 innocent lives and injuring hundreds more. Today, we honour those we lost, the survivors, and the remarkable bravery of the bystanders and emergency services who showed the best of who we are as Londoners. In the face of horror, our communities came together with compassion, resilience, and unity showing the unbreakable spirit of this city.”
“Today I will be representing the City of Westmisnter at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember those we lost and show this city stands strong in the face of adversity.”
Support is available from Victim Support, an organisation that operates a 24/7 confidential support line and live chat. They offer specialist support for anyone who has been affected by terrorist attacks.
Employment Rights Bill to increase bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Government announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss
Families suffering pregnancy loss to be given new rights to time off, as part of Employment Rights Bill.
Entitlements set to benefit the hundreds of thousands of employees affected by pregnancy loss per year.
Changes put dignity and security back at the heart of work, in line with the Government’s Plan for Change.
Families who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks are set to become entitled to protected bereavement leave, under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill announced today (Monday 7 July).
These amendments form part of the biggest uplift to workers’ rights in a generation, set to benefit half of all UK workers. Hundreds of thousands of employees are impacted by pregnancy loss per year – one estimate for example suggests that there are around 250,000 pregnancy losses caused by miscarriages alone in the UK each year with a further 12,000 impacted by loss due to ectopic pregnancies.
The measures announced today will give those experiencing pregnancy loss at any stage the legal right to take time off work to grieve, giving them much needed support at a difficult time.
This announcement comes as a result of a hard-fought campaign by MP Sarah Owen as Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, with the Government agreeing to bring forward an amendment at in the Lords to make these changes a reality.
Until now, statutory Parental Bereavement Leave has only been available to parents who lose a child under 18 or experience stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. This compassionate change acknowledges that the grief following pregnancy loss can be just as profound regardless of when it happens.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said:
For many families including mine that have been affected by pregnancy loss, the decision around returning to work or taking sick leave to grieve properly can make an already painful experience even more difficult.
Grief doesn’t follow a timetable, and expanding rights to leave for pregnancy loss will ensure every family gets the time they need to heal without worrying about their job.
Our Plan for Change is making a difference for hardworking people across the UK. Today’s amendments are the next step in delivering the dignity and respect that they deserve.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said:
No one who is going through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss should have to go back to work before they are ready.
I am proud that this Government is introducing a day one right to protected time off work after experiencing pregnancy loss, giving people time away from work to grieve and spend time with their families.
Today’s announcement follows the launch of the landmark Parental Leave and Pay Review last week, which will look at ways to fix the parental leave system for millions of parents so that it delivers a better start to life for all children.
These amendments will be designed to ensure they work for businesses, workers and trade unions alike, as part of the wider Plan to Make Work Pay. Government has been informed by engagement with more than 190 businesses and other crucial stakeholders over the past 12 months, in order to get this balance right.
Sarah Owen MP, Chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, said:
From my personal experience of miscarriage to the powerful testimony the Women & Equalities Select Committee heard, I know the difference that bereavement leave will make.
It is a bold and necessary move from this Government to see the UK become one of only a handful of countries in the world to recognise pregnancy loss as a bereavement and give workers the right to take time off to grieve.
Nothing will ever take away the pain of losing a pregnancy, but this law change will provide workers with the security of time to grieve and help end the stigma of miscarriage for good.
Vicki Robinson, CEO of the Miscarriage Association, said:
We welcome today’s announcement that, for the first time, miscarriage and other types of pregnancy loss will be formally recognised as bereavement and those affected will have the legal right to take time off work to start to grieve and heal. This is a hugely important step that acknowledges the often very significant impact of pre-24-week loss, not only for those experiencing the physical loss, but for their partners, too.
We’ve been pleased to contribute to the Government’s decision making on this issue and are encouraged that our views, and those of our community, have been heard loud and clear – that pregnancy loss can be experienced as a bereavement like any other.
This positive outcome reflects the strength of our Leave for Every Loss campaign, the dedication of Sarah Owen MP, and the efforts of our partner organisations and individuals who have worked tirelessly for change.
We remain committed to working with the Government as the legislation progresses, to help ensure the new provisions meet the needs of everyone affected by pregnancy loss and support employers in implementing these vital changes.
Dr Clea Harmer, Chief Executive of Sands, said:
We welcome amendments to the Employment Rights Bill to include leave for pregnancy loss before 24-weeks.
Families tell us how important it is to have the time they need after pregnancy and baby loss, and statutory leave for all employees, including partners, will help to provide this.
We now look forward to a thorough consultation involving families affected by losses before 24 weeks.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
This Government is delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation—backed by business and public support. For too long, the UK has lagged behind other advanced economies in modernising employment protections. That’s why we’re banning exploitative zero-hours contracts, ending fire and rehire, introducing day-one rights to sick pay and parental leave, and extending bereavement leave to those facing pregnancy loss through this legislation. These reforms boost job security and wellbeing, which in turn drives productivity and economic growth—the top priority in our Plan for Change.
Estimates on pregnancy losses due to miscarriage per year can be found on gov.uk here.
Estimates on pregnancy losses due to ectopic pregnancies can be found here.
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GAZA, July 7 (Xinhua) — At least 43 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, the Gaza Civil Defense said Sunday.
According to eyewitnesses, the Israeli Air Force struck two houses in the Al-Nasr and Sheikh Radwan neighborhoods of Gaza City.
The two airstrikes killed 25 people, including children and women, and wounded several others, the service’s spokesman Mahmoud Basal told Xinhua.
He added that four Palestinians were killed in Israeli shelling in the At-Tuffah area of eastern Gaza City, while three others were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent sheltering displaced persons in the Sheikh Radwan area.
Ten more people were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes on tents housing displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, the spokesman said.
M. Basal also reported that one Palestinian was killed and several others were wounded as a result of Israeli army shelling in the Ash-Shahkush area northwest of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that its forces were continuing operations against “terrorist organizations” in the Gaza Strip. –0–
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CHENGDU, July 7 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and two others are missing after a landslide occurred in the city of Ya’an in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on July 5, local authorities said Monday.
The accident occurred at around 1:25 p.m. on a section of the state highway in Chengxiang. Several cars were buried under the rubble.
Local authorities quickly set up an emergency response headquarters to coordinate the rescue operation.
As of 2:00 p.m. Monday, three cars and five people had been pulled from under the rock debris and slush. Two of the victims suffered minor injuries, while three died despite all efforts to rescue them. Two people remain missing.
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BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) — China on Monday unveiled an action plan to develop the consumer services sector to boost rural development in all areas.
The plan, jointly released by China’s Ministry of Commerce and eight other government departments, aims to increase the supply of home care services in the market, stimulate consumer demand for them, and help improve people’s quality of life and stabilize employment.
The document sets out 14 specific measures: support for attracting rural labor to the sphere of household services, intensifying professional training in order to improve its qualifications, improving social security for those employed in this sphere, etc.
The plan aims to increase the supply of affordable housing, ensure that rural migrants providing home care services in cities have equal access to basic public services and create conditions for their rapid integration into urban life.
As of the end of 2024, there were nearly 300 million migrant farmers in China. And the household services sector is recognized as a key driver of employment. Currently, it employs over 30 million people and more than a million enterprises, with a market size of over 1.1 trillion yuan (about 154 billion US dollars). -0-
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RUDN will provide 72 grants for free education to talented applicants
Admission to a university is a step towards professional specialization, academic growth and career prospects. To support strong and motivated graduates, RUDN will provide 72 grants for free education in 2025.
RUDN and the Kosmos Hospitality Academy have launched a joint project-based master’s degree program to train personnel for the hospitality and tourism industry
A new joint educational model was presented at the International Tourism Forum “Travel!” at VDNKh. Anna Ostrovskaya, Director of the Higher School of Management at RUDN, and Anna Kuvaitseva, Vice President of Cosmos Group and CEO of ANO “Cosmos Hospitality Academy”, spoke at a strategic meeting of the National Expert Council and talked about an innovative model for training specialists for the tourism industry using the example of the project-based Master’s program “Hotel Complex Management”.
Admissions Campaign 2025: Useful to Know
The admissions campaign starts on June 20. In which areas are there more budget places, what you need to know about the features of submitting documents this year and what new educational programs are available for RUDN applicants this year – we tell you below.
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Resignation and Appointment of bishop of Alotau-Sideia, Papua New Guinea
Appointment of bishop of Wabag, Papua New Guinea
Appointment of bishop of Groningen-Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Resignation and Appointment of bishop of Alotau-Sideia, Papua New Guinea
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Alotau-Sideia, Papua New Guinea, presented by Bishop Rolando Crisostomo Santos, C.M.
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Fr. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M., until now rector of Holy Spirit , Bomana, Port Moresby, as bishop of Alotau-Sideia, Papua New Guinea.
Curriculum vitae
Msgr. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M., was born on 26 June 1963 in Handzlówka, Łańcut, Poland. After giving his perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), he was awarded a master’s degree in moral theology from the Pontifical Academy of Theology of Krakow, a licentiate in science of education from the Salesian Pontifical University of Rome, and a doctorate in pedagogy from the Akademia Pedagogiczma im. Kaomisji Edukacji Narodowej of Krakow.
He was ordained a priest on 25 May 1991.
He has held the following offices: teacher in elementary schools in Zakopane, Poland (1991-1995), high school teacher in Krakow, Poland (1995-1997), teacher and chaplain in St. Stanislaus Kostka , Brooklyn, New York, United States of America (2000), youth educator at the Fr. Siemaszko Foundation , Krakow (2001-2002), lecturer in science of education at the Theological Institute of the Pontifical John Paul II University of Krakow (2001-2003).
Since 2014, he has held the role of rector of the Holy Spirit Seminary in Bomana, Port Moresby.
Appointment of bishop of Wabag, Papua New Guinea
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Justin Ain Soongie, until now auxiliary bishop and diocesan administrator of Wabag, Papua New Guinea, as bishop of the same see, at the same time liberating him from the titular see of Forma.
Curriculum vitae
Bishop Justin Ain Soongie was born on 2 June 1973 in Tsikiro, Papua New Guinea. He carried out his postulate and novitiate with the Brothers of Charity, continuing his formation ad presbiteratum at the Good Shepherd Seminary Fatima in Banz, and at the Catholic Theological Institute in Bomana. He obtained a licentiate in moral theology from the Pontifical Urbaniana University of Rome.
He was ordained a priest on 11 May 2005.
He has held the following offices: deputy parish priest in Tsikiro (2005) and in Mang and Mariant (2005-2006), parish priest in Mang (2006-2011), vicar general of the diocese ofWabag (2014-2021), lecturer at the Seminary of Banz in the archdicoese of Mount Hagen (2014-2021), and parish priest in Sari (2014-2021).
On 15 June 2021 he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Wabag, receiving the titular see of Forma; on the following 2 September he received episcopal consecration.
Since 2025 he has been diocesan administrator of Wabag.
Appointment of bishop of Groningen-Leeuwarden, Netherlands
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Ronald Gerhardus Wilhelmus Cornelissen, of the clergy of the metropolitan archdiocese of Utrecht, until now episcopal vicar, as bishop of Groningen-Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Curriculum vitae
Msgr. Ronald Gerhardus Wilhelmus Cornelissen was born on 12 December 1964 in Gaanderen, in the metropolitan archdiocese of Utrecht. He studied theology at the Ariënskonvikt of Utrecht.
He was ordained a priest on 19 October 1996 for the metropolitan archdiocese of Utrecht. He has carried out his pastoral ministry in various parishes in Deventer, Raalte and Rijssen. Since 2009 he has been episcopal vicar for Deventer.
Reference is made to the announcement by Kvika banki hf. dated 6 July 2025, in which the Board of Kvika approved the initiation of merger discussions with Arion bank hf.
It is hereby announced that no further share buybacks on Kvika’s shares will be carried out under the current buyback programme while merger discussions between Kvika and Arion are ongoing.
Further information please contact Kvika‘s investor relations, ir@kvika.is.
UK Export Finance backs Bristol tech firm revolutionising automotive industry
UKEF supports Bristol-based technology leader Dynisma to enter European markets with a new multi-million pound export contract
UK Export Finance supports Bristol-based Dynisma secure new multi-million-pound-equivalent export contract
Pioneering simulation firm opens new 20,000 sq. ft campus and creates over 65 new jobs in the last 12 months, with further expansion planned to support global expansion and UK growth
Announcement follows publication of the Industrial and Trade Strategies as part of the government’s Plan for Change
Bristol-based technology leader, Dynisma, is now exporting to Europe with support from UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency.
New government support is driving the company’s expansion, whose cutting-edge motion simulation systems are adopted by leading automotive manufacturers worldwide, including McLaren Automotive and Ferrari.
With a €3 million surety bond issued by NatWest and guaranteed by UKEF’s Bond Support Scheme, Dynisma secured a €10.7 million contract with a European client, accelerating the company’s international expansion and bolstering UK growth.
Over the past year, Dynisma has created over 65 high-skilled UK jobs and opened a new 20,000 sq. ft technology campus in Bristol to support its continued growth and expansion into adjacent sectors and new markets.
Founded by former Formula 1 engineer Ash Warne, Dynisma set out to close a critical gap in vehicle development by creating motion simulators with real-world correlation.
This marked a step change in Driver-in-the-Loop simulation, giving automotive manufacturers and race teams access to capabilities once limited to top-tier motorsport. Dynisma now supplies systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and teams across all major motorsport series, helping reduce physical testing, shorten development cycles, and improve overall efficiency.
Dynisma’s partnership with NatWest and UKEF also includes a General Export Facility (GEF) worth up to around £7.1 million. This will give Dynisma access to a range of trade finance facilities designed to support the growth of export volumes.
Gareth Thomas, Minister for Exports, said:
Dynisma is a fantastic example of a successful British business that has gone from strength-to-strength through exporting.
UKEF’s support enables Dynisma to unlock valuable new financing, which has opened up a new chapter for the company and helped to create new local skilled jobs.
Graeme Cook, CEO of Dynisma, said:
This support from UKEF and NatWest has played an important part in helping us unlock new global opportunities. It reflects the strength of our technology, our culture, and our people.
As a team, we’re proud to be flying the flag for British innovation on a global stage and to be helping our customers rethink what’s possible in simulation, development, and performance. This is just the beginning – our platforms have huge potential in adjacent industries, and we’re excited for the road ahead.
Louis Spencer, Relationship Manager, NatWest, said:
At NatWest, we take pride in our support for innovative businesses as they look to expand and take their expertise to global markets.
Dynisma represents a fantastic example of British engineering excellence, delivering a major boost to the local economy and technology sector. We’re delighted that our partnership with UK Export Finance has assisted them to secure new opportunities for international growth.
Dynisma’s advanced motion simulators enable automotive manufacturers to virtually test and develop vehicles across the entire product lifecycle – from early concept through to final sign-off.
By delivering ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth feedback, they provide engineers and drivers with real-world correlation for handling, performance, and ride development. This reduces reliance on costly physical prototypes and enables earlier, faster decision-making, helping OEMs bring vehicles to market with greater speed and confidence.
Dynisma’s success story aligns with the government’s focus on driving economic growth across the UK, in partnership with businesses and by supporting innovation in key sectors like automotive and advanced manufacturing through the Industrial and Trade Strategies, where the UK enjoys competitive advantages globally.
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The Institute of Civil Engineering at SPbPU has created an environmentally sustainable technology based on microalgae that allows the utilization of carbon dioxide from industrial emissions and the production of biohydrogen, a promising renewable fuel. The results of the study were published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and the technology is described in the material onon the RIA Novosti website.
The development was carried out under the supervision of Natalia Politaeva, professor at the Higher School of Hydraulic and Power Engineering. The technology involves the use of bioponds, where microalgae absorb carbon dioxide, forming biomass, which is then subjected to dark fermentation to obtain biohydrogen.
The fuel produced in this way can be used in cars, hydrogen fuel cells or to generate electricity and heat. Implementation of the technology in coal power plants will help reduce the harm from carbon dioxide emissions and increase the energy efficiency of enterprises.
The advantage of the technology is that it combines three functions: carbon dioxide capture, biomass processing and hydrogen production. This makes the system unique in terms of its closed nature and sustainability. Scientists plan to improve the technology after pilot implementation at an industrial facility.
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Both personally and on behalf of the Government, I wish to express heartfelt thanks to the public security forces, firefighters, Roma Capitale local police officers, healthcare providers, civil protection workers and all those who swiftly and efficiently intervened today following the serious explosion in the city.
The promptness and professionalism of the initial action taken to secure and close off the affected area and the rapid response of the emergency services made it possible to avoid this tragic event having even more serious repercussions. The immediate coordination between the various operational units and the courage shown demonstrate, once again, the extraordinary value of the men and women who work every day to guarantee citizens’ safety, security and well-being.
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People visit the Yuncheng missile frigate in Hong Kong, south China, July 5, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan’an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong’s first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. (Photo by Huang Qiantian/Xinhua)
HONG KONG, July 5 (Xinhua) — A fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong made its first visit to Hong Kong, a move widely seen as not only a demonstration of military strength but also a step toward deepening ties between Hong Kong and the mainland.
The naval fleet, comprising the aircraft carrier Shandong, the Yan’an missile destroyer, the Zhanjiang missile destroyer, and the Yuncheng missile frigate, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday to begin a five-day visit.
On the day the naval fleet arrived, hundreds — if not thousands — of Hong Kong residents gathered along the shore to watch. Local media rushed to cover the story.
Chief executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee said that both the steadfast presence of the PLA garrison in Hong Kong and the cordial visit by the modernized naval fleet have made the “Pearl of the Orient” shine brighter, reflecting the country’s ability and determination in safeguarding peace, while allowing Hong Kong, under “one country, two systems,” to continue to play its part in the nation’s development.
Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government Chan Kwok-ki attended the deck reception on the Shandong aircraft carrier. He believed the visit by the naval fleet allowed the wider public in Hong Kong to witness the strength of the country’s military and would help enhance students’ sense of national identity and pride.
Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government Cheuk Wing-hing shared on social media that he toured the ski-jump flight deck, arresting cables, carrier-based fighter jets, and helicopters aboard the Shandong.
“The rapid progress of our country’s national defense is truly remarkable,” Cheuk said. “I am deeply moved and feel proud of our nation.”
The Shandong aircraft carrier was open to the public for visits. Starry Lee, a member of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, said that this allowed people to experience firsthand the remarkable achievements of the country’s naval modernization, and held significant meaning in fostering a stronger sense of patriotism in Hong Kong society.
Friday was the first open day of the fleet’s visit to Hong Kong, with a focus on student visitors. More than 10,000 visits were made aboard the Shandong, Zhanjiang, and Yuncheng ships.
“My ancestral home is Shandong. When I first stepped onto the deck, I couldn’t help but cry. Our country has truly become strong!” a lecturer at Hong Kong Metropolitan University surnamed Wong said.
Some secondary school students from Macao were organized by their schools to travel to Hong Kong for the visit. They happily toured the ships while taking photos with their smartphones to share with classmates who missed the visit. They said that boarding the warships was more than just a visit; it allowed them to witness the long history of China and the country’s remarkable progress.
Seeing the modern carrier-based fighter jets and the spirited, high-morale crew aboard the vessels left a deep impression on Paul Chan, financial secretary of the HKSAR government.
Chan said that the visit by the naval fleet fully reflected the country’s deep affection for Hong Kong. “A strong nation must have a strong military, and our country’s navy will only grow stronger,” he remarked.
“Stepping aboard the domestically built aircraft carrier Shandong and standing on the deck of this steel giant filled me with excitement,” Jeffrey Lam, a member of the Executive Council of the HKSAR, said.
Just as the Shandong sailed forward with strength and determination, Hong Kong, with the support of the country, will surely overcome all challenges and continue to enjoy prosperity and stability, Lam added.
People visit the Zhanjiang missile destroyer in Hong Kong, south China, July 5, 2025.
A fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit.
The aircraft carrier and the Yan’an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s naval base in Stonecutters Island.
This is the Shandong’s first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities. (Photo by Huang Qiantian/Xinhua)
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense
BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) — China on Monday held a ceremony in Beijing to mark the 88th anniversary of the start of the entire nation’s resistance against Japanese aggression.
An exhibition themed “For National Liberation and World Peace” was also launched to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Both the ceremony and the exhibition were held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, located near the Lugou Bridge — also known as the Marco Polo Bridge — where Japanese troops attacked Chinese forces on July 7, 1937.
Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a speech at the event and announced the opening of the exhibition.
When Japanese militarists staged the Lugou Bridge Incident and launched their full-scale invasion of China 88 years ago, the Chinese military and people rose up in resistance, initiating a whole-of-nation war effort that opened the main Eastern battlefield in the global war against fascism, said Cai.
Cai stressed that the CPC fought bravely on the front lines of the resistance and set the direction of the national effort, serving as the pillar of the entire nation throughout the war.
United in purpose, the Chinese people fought with unwavering resolve — for the country’s survival, national rejuvenation, and the cause of justice for all humanity, Cai said, adding that they eventually won the war and made a significant contribution to the victory in the global war against fascism.
The exhibition presents a panoramic view of the glorious course of the Chinese people’s 14-year hard war of resistance, said Cai, who emphasized the need to carry forward the spirit of the resistance war, strengthen confidence and forge ahead to build China into a strong country and rejuvenate the Chinese nation on all fronts by pursuing Chinese modernization.
He also stressed the significance of making new and greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development for humanity.
Cai and other leaders joined representatives from all walks of life to present flowers to martyrs of the resistance war. They also visited the exhibition. Around 600 people attended the events.
The exhibition, divided into eight parts with a total area of 12,200 square meters, displays 1,525 photos and 3,237 artifacts.
The Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was the first to break out and lasted the longest in the World Anti-Fascist War, resulting in over 35 million Chinese military and civilian casualties.
In the main Eastern battlefield in the global fight against fascism, China’s resistance effort was decisive in defeating Japanese fascism and supporting other fronts in Europe and Asia, profoundly contributing to the final victory and world peace.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 7 — China has released a national emergency response plan for elderly care facilities, aiming to better prepare these institutions for unexpected crises and emergencies, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Monday.
The plan seeks to improve the response mechanism and enhance the ability of civil affairs authorities and elderly care institutions to manage emergencies and standardize response procedures, according to the ministry.
The plan comes at a time when China is facing a rapidly aging population. By the end of 2024, the country had more than 310 million people aged 60 and above — accounting for 22 percent of its total population.
The newly issued plan covers a broad range of scenarios, including natural disasters, accidents, public health events and incidents affecting public order.
It sets out clear protocols for classifying emergencies, activating emergency response systems, and implementing rescue and recovery operations.
The document also provides guidelines for post-crisis support and investigation, public education, and routine drills and training sessions.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 7 — China will further optimize the national network layout of charging facilities and steadily build a high-power charging infrastructure system featuring a rational layout, upgraded quality and advanced technology, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Monday.
The NDRC and three other government organs jointly released a circular on the sector, noting that electric vehicle charging infrastructure is crucial for supporting new energy vehicle (NEV) industry development and new power system construction, as well as promoting green low-carbon transformation in the transportation and energy sectors.
Based on local economic development, NEV promotion intensity and power resource distribution, high-power charging facilities should be developed with a localized, moderately advanced and scientifically reasonable layout, focusing on the “charge-and-go” scenario, the circular said.
By the end of 2027, China aims to have more than 100,000 high-power charging facilities nationwide, along with upgrades in service quality and technological application.
China will also promote the innovative application of high-power charging technology, it said, noting that technological upgrading of charging equipment should be enhanced to improve the operational efficiency and service life of such facilities.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Remembering Lugou Bridge Incident, uncovering true history of Japan’s long-planned invasion of China
Monday marks the 88th anniversary of the beginning of China’s whole-nation resistance war against Japanese aggression. However, 88 years later, the truth of the historic Lugou Bridge Incident, which marked the start of Japan’s full-scale invasion of China, still has not been recorded in Japanese textbooks.
“In July 1937, the Japanese and Chinese armies clashed at the Lugou Bridge on the outskirts of Beijing, and the Sino-Japanese War broke out.” This is the description of the historic Lugou Bridge Incident in some school textbooks currently published in Japan.
Another one goes: “On July 7, 1937, the Japanese army was fired upon by unknown gunmen during a night exercise near the Lugou Bridge on the outskirts of Beijing. At dawn on the 8th, the Japanese army attacked the positions of the National Revolutionary Army, and the two sides fell into battle.”
Historical materials, nevertheless, show that it was the Japanese soldiers who, on July 7, 1937, attacked Chinese forces at the bridge. The pivotal event is recognized as the start of Japan’s full-scale invasion of China and China’s whole-nation resistance against the Japanese invaders.
“The Lugou Bridge Incident was an event staged and directed by the invading Japanese forces. This has long been made clear by the Japanese historian community through objective research. Despite this, the Japanese right wing still fabricates lies and attempts to shift the blame for the incident to the Chinese army,” said Japanese historian Atsushi Koketsu in a recent interview with Xinhua.
“At present, this kind of historical revisionism that fabricates, distorts and denies the true history still prevails in Japan’s education and media circles. What lies behind this is Japan’s unwillingness to admit its aggression and reluctance to accept its ‘responsibility for harm,’” Koketsu said.
“The Lugou Bridge Incident was deliberately schemed by the invading Japanese army,” said Zhang Sheng, professor at the School of History, Nanjing University. “This has already been ‘confessed’ by Takeo Imai, a senior Japanese intelligence officer who led ‘peace work’ in China, in his memoir.”
In his memoir, Imai wrote: “At that time, before the July 7 incident, a rumor had already been circulating among the well-informed political figures in Tokyo: ‘On the night of Tanabata, an incident similar to that at Liutiaohu will occur in North China.’”
The so-called Liutiaohu Incident is the September 18th Incident. On Sept. 18, 1931, Japanese troops blew up a section of railway under their control near Shenyang and accused Chinese troops of sabotage as a pretext for the attack. Later that night, they bombarded barracks near Shenyang, marking the start of Japan’s 14-year invasion of China.
“The Japanese Tanabata Festival takes place on July 7,” said Zhang, “therefore, this date had been set for a long time.”
Luo Cunkang, curator of the Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, pointed out that historical files show that from February to June 1936, “the China Garrison Army” dispatched by Japan to Beijing increased from 2,003 to 5,774 people. In just four months, the number more than doubled, which clearly demonstrates their intention to deliberately provoke conflicts.
It has been 88 years since the outbreak of Japan’s full-scale invasion of China. True history should not be concealed, let alone distorted. Remembering true history is necessary to draw lessons from it and to cherish peace.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 6) and today (July 7) detected two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 15 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 2kg of suspected heroin with a total estimated market value of about $4.2 million.
The first case involved a 27-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 15kg of suspected cannabis buds and a grinder containing traces of suspected cannabis buds concealed in his two check-in suitcases and carry-on rucksack. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 30-year-old female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a batch of suspected heroin, weighing about 2kg, concealed inside some packaging of drink powder in her carry-on luggage. The woman was subsequently arrested.
After an investigation, the arrested man of the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of possession of a dangerous drug. The arrested woman of the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (July 8).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) today launched a subsidy scheme to help mobile network operators (MNOs) install radio base stations (RBSs) in country parks, outlying islands and other rural and remote areas.
Under the Subsidy Scheme to Extend 5G Coverage in Rural & Remote Areas, participating MNOs will install approximately 50 new subsidised RBSs in these areas to enhance mobile network coverage and capacity.
The OFCA anticipates that once the new RBSs are completed and activated, mobile network coverage of country parks in Hong Kong will increase to at least 90%, while coverage along major government hiking trails will reach 98% or above.
It added that the subsidy scheme will enhance network coverage in the surrounding areas and benefit some 70 villages located in the vicinity of the proposed RBSs, enabling residents, citizens and tourists to enjoy higher-quality mobile network services, and also facilitating the development of smart tourism.
Interested licensed MNOs are welcome to submit applications.
Click here for details of the scheme. Call 2961 6333 for enquiries.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Hong Kong Customs detected two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (July 5) and seized a total of about 6.1 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million and about 3.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $3 million.
The first case involved a foreign male passenger, aged 27, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 6.1kg of suspected cannabis buds inside his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 50-year-old local female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Paris, France, yesterday. Customs officers seized about 3.7kg of suspected cocaine from her check-in suitcase during customs clearance. She was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (July 7).
The second case is still under investigation.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/en).
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the successful conclusion of its Golden Era Showdown mid-year trading event. The three-week event attracted over 200,000 participants and unlocked the full 4 million USDT prize pool, setting a new milestone in global trading engagement for the platform.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. (“Oceanic”) is proud to announce a major milestone in the advancement of the offshore wind project in Hecate Strait, located just west of Stephens Island. In partnership with Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd. (“CTE”), Oceanic has been jointly granted an Investigative Use Permit (IUP) for the first phase of development, targeting a capacity of 600 to 700 megawatts (MW). CTE is a 50/50 partnership of the Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams First Nations.
“This agreement brings Oceanic and CTE a major step closer to realizing Canada’s first offshore wind project,” said Mike O’Connor, President, Oceanic Wind Energy Inc.
Hecate Strait, in Northwest British Columbia, is home to one of the world’s most powerful and consistent wind resources. With Class 7 wind conditions, low shear and turbidity, average annual wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, and a winter capacity factor of over 65%, the area offers an unparalleled opportunity to generate clean, reliable energy—especially during BC’s peak demand season.
Strategically located, the Oceanic Wind Project is uniquely positioned to deliver utility-scale renewable power to a region with growing energy needs and limited alternatives. The project could play a critical role in supporting the energy demands of the Port of Prince Rupert and the expanding industrial and resource sectors across Northwest BC.
“We look forward to working closely with Oceanic to develop this transformative project,” said Ryan Leighton, Director, Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd. “This first phase will help power the region’s growth while creating long-term economic and environmental benefits.”
In addition to supporting regional development, the project will contribute significantly to Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and reinforce British Columbia’s leadership in cost-effective, green energy generation.
About Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. is a Vancouver-based renewable energy company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange-NEX (TSXV-NEX : NKW.H) The company is focused on developing large-scale offshore wind projects to support Canada’s transition to a clean energy future.
About Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd.
Coast Tsimshian Enterprises Ltd. (CTE) is a 100% Indigenous owned collaborative undertaking between Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations. The CTE mandate is to promote and develop commercial opportunities for the benefit of the shareholders. Since its founding in 2011, Coast Tsimshian Enterprises has a track record of partnering with First Class organizations to promote the development and implementation of opportunities for Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations.
An Investigative Use Permit (IUP) is an exclusive type of tenure that allows organizations to occupy and utilize Crown land for the purpose of conducting investigations and collecting data related to a potential project or activity.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements – This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the business and anticipated financial performance of the Company. These statements are subject to several risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, oral or written, made by itself or on its behalf.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information please contact: Michael O’Connor, President & CEO Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. Tel: 604-631-4483 Email: moconnor@oceanicwind.ca