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Russia is a ‘cancer’ that could destroy the world, Lithuania’s first post-Soviet leader says

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

The world needs to be cured of Russia, the first president of post-Soviet Lithuania said Friday.“Russia has become a cancer of Europe and the world,” said Vytautas Landsbergis, who was speaking at a ceremony in the Lithuanian parliament, according to public broadcaster LRT. “If it is cured, the world may survive, but if not, it may lead to the destruction of the world,” the former president added.Landsbergis was one of the founders of the pro-independence Reform Movement, which led the struggle for independence from the Soviet Union until Lithuania officially seceded in March 1990. He was president from 1990 to 1992, and later served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2014.His grandson, Gabrielius, is Lithuania’s current foreign minister, and has been one of Russia’s fiercest critics since the start of the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The war in Ukraine has led to resurgent fears of further expansionism from...

Macron calls for an international taxation deal to finance climate efforts

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hinted at a fresh push to revamp the international taxation system to finance climate efforts.Macron spoke on the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, where delegates from across the world are discussing ways to reform the international financial system to help raise money for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.Top economists in France have been pushing for a new wealth tax to finance the fight against climate change, spurring a debate inside Macron’s government.But Macron dodged the issue in an interview with French media, instead calling for other ideas like a tax on financial transactions or an extra fee on airline tickets.“I’m calling for mobilization, help us go and get all the countries who don’t have a [tax on financial transactions] and don’t have a tax on plane tickets,” he said.Macron dismissed the idea that France could introduce a climate t...

Russia boosts dolphin patrols to protect Crimea naval base

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

The Russian Navy is increasing the number of trained dolphins it uses to protect its main military base in the Black Sea, according to intelligence reports.The animals are guarding the entry to the port of Sevastopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, and are likely intended to “counter enemy divers,” British military intelligence said Friday.In recent weeks, “imagery shows a near doubling of floating mammal pens in the harbor which highly likely contain bottle-nosed dolphins,” the report says.Trained animals have been used for decades by the military or intelligence agencies to carry out specific missions. A Beluga whale which has made several appearances off the Scandinavian coast in recent years is for instance believed to be a spy trained by the Russian army.Russia’s Black Sea fleet has been targeted by several drone attacks since the start of the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In April, Russian ships stationed in Sevasto...

Special delivery: Parents welcome first twins delivered on Nantucket in decades

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

A special delivery on Nantucket – where two bundles of joy were welcomed to the world in the first delivery of twins on the island in 30 years.Robin and Chris Morris welcomed Larkin and Beckett, calling it a “magical” experience.Robin said it was important to the family to have them born on the island and the hospital was sure to have enough staff on hand to welcome the Morris babies.

Man accused of shooting Boston police officer due back in court

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

A man accused of shooting a Boston police officer is due back in court on Friday.John Lazare, 23, has been ordered held without bail on charges that included assault and battery and armed robbery. He is due back in court for a dangerousness hearing.Lazare was not physically in the courtroom for his arraignment, where dozens of law enforcement members attended the proceedings at Roxbury District Court. At least 50 members of the Boston Police Department were present to show solidarity with their fellow officer, who was shot twice on Friday, June 9.Authorities say the suspect was allegedly trying to rob a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint in the area of Cedric Street when the officer saw what was happening and stepped in.In court, prosecutors say a similar robbery had taken place earlier in the week on Wednesday, and that the officer shot was investigating that incident when he saw Lazare.Lazare was also allegedly wearing the same clothes as the suspect involved in the aforementioned...

Death investigation underway after woman found dead at South Boston housing project

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

Boston police are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found dead at a South Boston housing complex.Members of the Boston City Council said drugs and other concerning items were found in an apartment at the McCormack Housing Project where the person died but Boston police say their officers didn’t see any of that.Boston firefighters were called to the apartment on Saturday for a report of an unconscious person and found four children living in unsanitary conditions. Boston police say each of the children had a parent present and they’re now in state custody.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Howie Carr: ‘House of Horrors’ can’t be ignored

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

Six days later, where’s the outrage?Why does the uber-woke Boston establishment seem remarkably nonchalant about this horrible discovery of four little boys in a BHA project in South Boston with six adult males dressed as women, one of whom was dead of an apparent overdose?In fact, anyone who relies on state-run media for their “news” probably didn’t learn about anything about this crime until four or five days after the first 9-1-1 calls on Saturday morning – if they know anything even now.And that’s exactly the way the powers that be want it because the story from the Mary Ellen McCormack housing project doesn’t fit the narrative.The bare-bone facts from the Boston Fire Department report are shocking: firefighters responded to a drug overdose call on Saturday morning. Upon arrival, they discovered a “house of horrors,” as City Councilor Erin Murphy described it.Firefighters found a dead body on the floor, as well as drugs, alcohol, sex toys and “approximately 6 adults, who appeare...

How Ryan O’Hearn went from castoff to Orioles cleanup hitter: ‘I couldn’t be more ecstatic’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

For the Kansas City Royals, Ryan O’Hearn was a part-time player, then was designated for assignment. After a trade to Baltimore, he was designated for assignment, then became a part-time player.O’Hearn has since emerged as the Orioles’ primary cleanup hitter, showcasing talent he had put on display as inconsistently as he had received playing time. If Baltimore is facing a right-handed starter, O’Hearn, a left-handed hitter, will occupy the fourth spot in the lineup, and deservedly so.Months removed from two organizations — including his current one — cutting him from their 40-man roster in a span of days, the 29-year-old first baseman-outfielder is batting .341 with a .993 OPS. That includes a .404 average and 1.167 OPS in the three-plus weeks since adjusting his hand positioning and posture in his batting stance.“Hitting is such a process,” O’Hearn said. “You’re never done learning, I think, and fortunately this yea...

38 years after Air India bombing, poll finds most Canadians are unaware it happened

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

Friday marks the 38th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, the deadliest mass killing in Canadian history. Yet, a new poll finds many in this country have never even heard of the terrorist attack.On June 23, 1985, 280 Canadians, including 86 children, heading from Toronto to London lost their lives when a bomb detonated, sending the aircraft crashing into the ocean off the coast of Ireland.Research done by the Angus Reid Institute has found that nine out of 10 Canadians have little to no knowledge of the incident while three out of five people under the age of 35 have never even heard of attack.Former B.C. premier Ujjal Dosanjh says he’s not surprised by those numbers, adding it wasn’t treated like a Canadian tragedy, especially when it happened.“The way Canadian leadership looked at this issue at that time was absolutely racist,” he tells CityNews 680. “They thought these brown guys, some with turbans, some without turbans, they’re...

Interstate 95 is set to reopen less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:33:56 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Interstate 95 was set to reopen to traffic Friday less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia shut down a heavily traveled stretch of the East Coast’s main north-south highway.Workers were putting the finishing touches on an interim six-lane roadway that will serve motorists during construction of a permanent bridge. Crews worked around the clock and were poised to finish ahead of schedule. The interstate was scheduled to reopen at noon, according to the governor’s office.The elevated section of I-95 collapsed early on June 11 after a tractor-trailer hauling gasoline flipped on an off-ramp and caught fire. State transportation officials said the driver, who was killed, lost control around a curve. There were no other deaths or injuries.The closure of an important commercial artery snarled traffic in and around Philadelphia and threatened to raise the cost of consumer goods as truckers were forced to detour around the area. State and federal ...