Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
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4 ex-Western University students accused in London, Ont., explosives-making scheme face 19 new charges
The four people accused in a London, Ont., explosives and firearms-manufacturing investigation now face 19 new charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
19 new charges against group accused in London, Ont., explosive-making scheme
Jerry Tong, Zekun (Alex) Wang, Fei (Frank) Han and Feiyang (Astrid) Ji, who were accused in an explosives and firearms-manufacturing investigation, are facing a slew of new charges.
Mexico’s Foreign Direct Investment Climbs 10.4% as Nearshoring Holds Up
Mexico's foreign direct investment rose 10.4% to US$23.591 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as nearshoring held up, while inflation eased to a five-year low.
- Mexico's FDI rose 10.4% in Q1 2026 to US$23.591 billion
- Nearshoring boosts Mexico's appeal over Asia for manufacturing
- Consumer inflation in Mexico fell to 3.12% in July
Mexico’s Industrial Production Grew 1.7% in June, but the Half Was Flat
Mexico's industrial production rose 1.7% year on year in June, but was flat across the first half of 2026, a sign of an economy stuck in low gear despite strong investment.
- Mexico's industrial production grew 1.7% in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
- First half of 2026 saw no growth in industrial activity compared to the same period in 2025.
Nick Reiner indicted in parents’ slayings, faces new ‘lying in wait’ allegation
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will face two counts of first-degree murder with "lying in wait" special circumstances for the death of his parents, according to an indictment made public Wednesday.
Queensland youth detention workers on strike
Youth detention workers across Queensland will walk off the job today for a six-day strike.