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Iranian judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reports Babak Shahbazi relayed information about high-security Iranian sites to Israeli handlers.Published On 17 Sep 202517 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIran has executed a man it alleges spied for Israel as the country continues its push to root out those it says collaborated with Israel during Iran’s recent 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States, according to a report from state media.The judiciary’s Mizan news agency on Wednesday identified the executed man as Babak Shahbazi, who it claimed had gathered and sold sensitive information about Iranian data centres and security installations…

Lifetime Achievement Award for Advocacy Child rights activist Donna Kshir received the Lifetime Achievement Award for more than three decades of advocacy protecting vulnerable children. The award was presented April 8 by Lee Cougardawn Roberts, co-founder of Advocates United for Humanity. It recognized Kshir’s leadership on Conner’s Law – Kentucky and Zero Tolerance, two laws designed to shield children from abuse. The ceremony also coincided with her role in Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary, produced by Canadian-American broadcaster and activist Laurie Ann Smith. Advocacy Milestones Over her career, Kshir has spearheaded major initiatives in child protection. She fought for…

We love Canon’s lineup of mirrorless cameras, which deliver the same great image quality without the bulk. The R5 is a powerhouse of a camera, offering a 45 Megapixel full-frame sensor and can shoot 8K RAW Video. If you don’t need the huge 45 MP sensor of the R5, the smaller, cheaper R6 Mark II Body is a solid choice. Plus, Canon has an online deals hub with rotating offers so you can get the gear you need for all your projects for way less.There are plenty of other Canon discounts and offers live now, so you can save extra…

Celebrated children’s writer Robert Munsch has been approved for medically assisted dying in Canada.Munsch, whose 85 published books include The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever, was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson’s disease.The author told the New York Times Magazine that he had not decided a date for his death, but said he would go “when I start having real trouble talking and communicating. Then I’ll know.”Canada first legalised euthanasia in 2016 for people with terminal illnesses. In 2021, the law was changed to include those with serious and chronic physical conditions, even in non-life…

The ongoing feud between Stephen Colbert and President Donald Trump isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, especially after The Late Show won an Emmy. On Sunday, at the 2025 Emmy Awards, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert won best talk series for the first time, beating Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Daily Show. During Colbert’s first show after the awards ceremony on Tuesday, he was more than thrilled to show off his golden statuette to his live audience, quipping, “We should have gotten canceled years ago.” The host was seemingly referring to CBS announcing in July that The Late Show would…

AFP via Getty ImagesPeople in parts of the Angolan capital, Luanda, are still afraid to talk openly about what happened in July when protests brought part of the city to a standstill and disturbances rocked other provinces too.What began as a call among taxi drivers to come out against the jump in the price of fuel turned violent over three days with at least 30 people losing their lives and thousands subsequently arrested.Roads were blocked with burning tyres, shops were looted and clashes erupted between demonstrators and police.It was one of the most significant waves of protest since the end…

FRUSTRATED Mufakose residents have vacated their homes as the City Council fails to address incessant sewer blockages in the suburb, posing serious health challenges. Mufakose residents have endured sewer blockages for over a month, with the Harare City Council showing reluctance to address the dire situation. Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) blasted the lackadaisical approach by the city fathers in addressing the plight of Mufakose residents. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn “The City of Harare has been reluctant to resolve the issue, and the residents continue to be affected since registering their first complaint with…

Sep 16, 2025, 09:45 AM ETWeek 3 gets underway with a matchup of AFC East rivals when the Miami Dolphins visit the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football.”The Bills cruised past the New York Jets in Week 2 to move to 2-0, while the Dolphins dropped to 0-2 after falling to the Patriots in New England.Not surprisingly, the Bills are the biggest favorite (-13.5) on the Week 3 slate.Sunday afternoon features two matchups of undefeated teams, with the Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) hosting the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals hitting the road to face the San Francisco 49ers (-1.5).”Sunday…

Groww, India’s largest retail brokerage firm, is set to test the country’s public markets with a multi-billion-dollar IPO. The listing comes comes just over a year after the company restructured its corporate headquarters from Delaware back to India — a move that could make it the first Indian startup to list at home following a relocation from the U.S. Backed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and marquee investors including Peak XV Partners, Y Combinator, Ribbit Capital, and Tiger Global, Groww’s listing — expected later this year — is set to double as a major exit opportunity for global venture funds.…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to “get serious – and deliver” as they begin arriving in New York for the high-level week of the 80th General Assembly. Speaking at a press conference at the UN Headquarters on Tuesday in New York, he warned that global divisions, conflicts and crises have left the very principle of international cooperation to its most fragile point in decades. “Some call it the World Cup of diplomacy,” Mr. Guterres said. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn “But this cannot be about scoring points – it must be about…