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Russia’s Putin attends BRICS summit in South Africa remotely while facing war crimes warrant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were both absent as leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies started a three-day summit in South Africa on Tuesday.Putin’s travel to Johannesburg was complicated by an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant for his arrest over the abduction of children from Ukraine. His participation as the bloc named for member nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa opened its first in-person meeting since before the COVID-19 pandemic came in the form of a 17-minute prerecorded speech. Xi, who was in South Africa and held a bilateral morning meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, did not join his host and the leaders of Brazil and India for a business forum at the primary summit venue. No reason was given for his absence, and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao read Xi’s speech. The summit’s main session in Johannesburg’s financial district of Sandton is scheduled ...

Pakistani authorities say all 8 people trapped in a cable car suspended high above a canyon have been rescued

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani authorities say all 8 people trapped in a cable car suspended high above a canyon have been rescued.Source

Ex-New York police chief who once led Gilgo Beach probe arrested on sexual misconduct charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — James Burke, a former Long Island police chief who served federal prison time for beating a suspect, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly soliciting sex and exposing himself at a public park.Burke, 58, was taken into custody by park rangers in a Farmingville, Long Island park shortly after 10 a.m., according to a spokesperson for Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. He faces charges of offering a sex act, public lewdness, indecent exposure, and criminal solicitation, with additional potential charges pending, the spokesperson said.An attorney for Burke could not be reached. The Suffolk County District Attorney did not respond to a request for comment.Burke led the Suffolk County Police Department, one of the nation’s largest police forces, between 2012 and 2015, a tumultuous three-year period that ended with the conviction of Burke and multiple other officials on federal charges of obstruction and assault.Amid the federal inquiry into his conduct, Burke oversaw the ...

Maracana Stadium to close for field recovery, hosts Copa Libertadores final in November

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Maracana Stadium will close after this weekend’s Brazilian league games for field renovations ahead of the 78,000-seat venue hosting the Copa Libertadores final Nov. 4.The first steps will be for “necessary verifications and evaluations for the planning of the works,” the stadium’s administrator said in a statement on Tuesday.“The damage that has been caused cannot be reversed without an interruption (of play),” the statement said.No timeframe was specified to re-open the stadium. Rio de Janeiro clubs fear that the closure could be lengthy.Heavy rains and excessive action on the pitch over the past three months have affected play and increased the risk of injuries. Puddles formed in the penalty boxes in the latest Brazilian championship and Copa Libertadores matches in the stadium.This year, the Maracana has hosted 55 matches, the highest number of any stadium in Brazil during that period. Stadia in Europe host on average 30 matches per season, the admini...

New president of Ohio State will be Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr., a higher education and military leader

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The next president of Ohio State University will be a veteran higher education leader with extensive military experience, as the school filled its leadership vacancy on Tuesday while students returned for the first day of classes at one of the nation’s largest universities.Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. is the current University of Nebraska system president. He will begin his new role at Ohio State on Jan. 1, with Executive Vice President Peter Mohler serving in an acting capacity until then. Carter has presided over a period of enrollment growth at Nebraska, including record-setting gains among underrepresented students. He launched the Nebraska Promise, a financial aid program guaranteeing full tuition coverage for low- and middle-income students, and implemented a budget that froze tuition for two years.Before overseeing the 70,000 students, faculty and staff of another Midwestern land-grant institution with a large medical center, Carter led the U.S. Naval Academy...

Lionel Messi jugará en Nueva York y los neoyorquinos pagarán un ojo de la cara por verlo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — Ver el debut de la superestrella del fútbol Leo Messi en el área de Nueva York podría costarte tanto como una cena en el afamado restaurante de carne Peter Luger.El partido del Inter Miami de este sábado es el primero de Messi en la temporada regular de la Major League Soccer, y la demanda para verlo está disparando los precios de las entradas casi un 1.000% por encima de lo habitual para los Red Bulls de Nueva York.Con el título en la Leagues Cup con el Inter Miami, Lionel Messi es el futbolista más ganador de la historiaEl vendedor de entradas VividSeats dijo a CNN que el precio medio para el partido de este fin de semana es de US$ 483. Se trata de una cifra muy superior a los US$ 46 que cuesta habitualmente conseguir una entrada para el equipo de la MLS, que juega en Harrison, Nueva Jersey (a media hora de Manhattan).Una búsqueda en VividSeats revela que algunos asientos cuestan hasta US$ 3.600 para la primera fila, pero hay que comprar los cuatro, lo que...

Analysis: FIFA Women’s World Cup successes reflect gender gap differences between countries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

Deborah de Lange, Toronto Metropolitan University ListenThe recent FIFA Women’s World Cup was nothing short of exhilarating, with the final match between Spain’s victorious La Roja team versus England’s Lionesses leaving fans on the edge of their seats.A record-breaking two million fans attended the games in Australia and New Zealand, serving as a testament to the heights women can reach with the right opportunities and support.But this year’s Women’s World Cup also signified a broader shift beyond the boundaries of the playing field. The games were accompanied by cries for equal treatment of women in sports and far beyond.By examining the performances of countries that participated in the Women’s World Cup, we can gain insights into the efforts countries are making to address gender inequality beyond sports.Gender equality policiesCountries ranking highest in the Women’s World Cup, such as Sweden, England, Spain and Australia, have devised policies and made investments in women and...

Alleged shoplifter wanted in deadly Parker hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina Alert on Monday evening for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in Parker. Witnesses said the driver ran a red light at Parker Road and Lincoln Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. and hit a pedestrian who was in a designated walkway.The incident began when Parker Police said an officer attempted to pull over a Chevrolet Monte Carlo on Parker Road near Plaza Drive after the driver of the vehicle was allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at a Walmart.However, the driver did not stop for police. Polis signs executive order on housing A short time later, Parker dispatch received calls about an accident at Parker and Lincoln. According to Parker police, the same suspect involved in the shoplifting allegedly hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk at Parker Road.The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.Now, police are looking for a white 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The car has a Colo...

Suspect wanted in Denver shooting on Welton that killed 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a suspect that was involved in a shooting that killed two people on Welton Street early Saturday morning.On Aug. 19, Denver Police tweeted about the investigation. At 3:50 a.m., a shooting took place in the area of 28th and Welton streets in the Five Points neighborhood. Medina Alert issued for alleged shoplifter who hit a pedestrian DPD said three victims were found and taken to a local hospital. A few hours later, officers confirmed two of the victims died. Now, officers are looking to identify this man who was allegedly involved in the shooting.Police are looking to identify this man who is wanted in connection to a homicide on Welton Street. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Anyone with information on the suspect or the incident is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Outdoor world records you can visit in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:29:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Did you know Colorado is home to multiple outdoor world records?FOX31 looked through the World Record Academy's Colorado-based records. Here are some of the outdoor world records that are all within a few hours of Denver: World's Largest Flat Topped MountainAbout 45 minutes away from Grand Junction lies the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. The Grand Mesa was formed millions of years ago and the top layer was formed about 10 million years ago. The area is about 500 square miles and the flat-topped mountain comes to 11,000 feet. Learn more about the 2-story sculpture new to Aurora Highlands World's Largest Alpine ValleySan Luis Valley stretches across approximately 8,000 square miles (122 miles long and 74 miles wide) which is larger than the state of Massachusetts. It's surrounded by several attractions such as the Great Sand Dunes, Sangre de Cristo Mountains and San Juans. World’s Largest Dark Sky ReserveAlamosa, also in San Luis Valley, is filled w...