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NSW police to seize and destroy illegally ‘souped-up’ ebikes under government crackdown
State transport minister says ebikes modified to exceed 25km/h speed limit will be confiscated by police and ‘end up as a twisted wreck’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW government has announced a “crackdown” on illegally modified ebikes, with police to be given powers to seize and destroy any that exceed the legal speed limit.The transport minister, John Graham, announced on Sunday that new seizure laws will be developed to allow police to seize any ebike that does not cut power assistance at 25km/h, with non-compliant bikes to be removed from the streets and crushed. Continue reading...
Standoff over site of rally against Israeli president as protest group prepares court challenge to NSW police powers
Palestine Action Group march planned from Sydney Town Hall to state parliament in breach of public assembly declarationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProtesters planning to march through Sydney’s CBD during the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog’s visit are being urged to take an alternate route, as the Palestine Action Group prepares to challenge the premier’s use of special powers before the rally.The acting assistant commissioner of New South Wales police, Paul Dunstan, told reporters on Sunday negotiations were continuing with Josh Lees, from the Palestine Action Group, over the location of Monday night’s march. Continue reading...
'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Today show host tells potential kidnappers of mother Nancy that family is prepared to pay for safe returnSavannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the frantic search for the 84-year-old entered a seventh day.“We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her,” she said in a video posted on social media, flanked by her siblings. “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” Continue reading...
'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.
All About Muhammad Yunus, The Nobel Laureate Leading Bangladesh's Interim Government
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to combat poverty and promote economic and social development from the grassroots.
4 Indian Students Injured After Knife Attack In Russian College: Embassy
Four Indian students were among several people who were injured in an attack in Russia's Ufa, the Indian embassy in Moscow said in a post on X.
French Ex-Minister Offers Resignation From Paris Cultural Hub Over Epstein Links
Former French culture minister Jack Lang offered his resignation Saturday from his role as head of a prestigious Paris cultural centre over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a letter to the foreign minister seen by AFP.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly resigns amid criticism of staff cuts
Departure comes days after newspaper laid off nearly one-third of staff, including more than 300 journalistsWill Lewis, the Murdoch media veteran who took over as publisher and chief executive of the Washington Post in early 2024, announced abruptly on Saturday evening that he is leaving the company.His departure comes just three days after the Post laid off nearly one-third of its entire staff, citing the need to cut costs and reposition the money-losing publication. Lewis, who did not appear on the all-staff meeting during which the cuts were announced, has faced criticism for his absence and leadership. Continue reading...
'India's Success Is Success Of Malaysia, Asia': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the depth of India-Malaysia ties, saying that India's success is intrinsically linked with Malaysia's success and, in turn, Asia's success.
China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: US
China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said.
Brad Arnold of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down dies aged 47
Lead singer died on Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancerBrad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47.The band said in a statement on Saturday that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer”. Continue reading...
Indian Among 8 Injured In Russia University Stabbing
At least six persons, including an Indian, and two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday in a sports hall of foreign students' hostel at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic.